• Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

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Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things

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  • We trace the unexpected backstories of everyday things – things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. How did this item or idea change as it moved through different cultures and eras on its way to you? And what surprising truths does its story reveal about our world today?
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