Bikes
Why do bikes stay up when you're riding them? Tyler shares the answers.
Sci Club Pod is created by Tyler Sudholz, Sabrina Wilson and John Lavery. Audio editing by Tyler Sudholz.
This podcast was recorded on Woiwurrung Country.
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