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David Baddiel Tries to Understand

David Baddiel tries to make sense of some apparently puzzling topics.

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Crying

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David Baddiel tries to understand crying: why does water come out of our eyes when we get emotional?David sets off to me... Read more

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Global Trade

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14 Nov 2018

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