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Friday Weird Science: What's your fart volume?
Cocktail Party Physics | May 18, 2013

Physics Week in Review: May 18, 2013
Extinction Countdown | May 18, 2013

Deadly Snakes, Ugly Critters, Leonardo DiCaprio and Other Links from the Brink
The Network Central | May 17, 2013

#SciAmBlogs Friday - quantum computing, rationalilty, armed Treebeard, Giant African Land Snails, invasive ladybugs, and more.
Illusion Chasers | May 17, 2013

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