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Fiber Nation

Join host Allison Korleski as she brings you stories from all corners of the yarniverse. From Victorian murder mysteries to the trenches of the Western Front, from deadly dyes to futuristic fabric, ea... Read more

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Bonus Episode: "The Cloak of Invisibility"

Bonus Episode: "The Cloak of Invisibility"

What does it take to disappear? So-called cloaking technology is common on things like fighter jets, but recent advances... Read more

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Everything Will Be Fine: Twisted Tales of Travel

Everything Will Be Fine: Twisted Tales of Travel

You go on a trip, and stuff happens. You lose your luggage or miss your plane. But what if the stuff that happens is a l... Read more

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