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158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It? - Podcasts
158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It?
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
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Yes, it expands the mind but we usually don't retain much -- and then there's the opportunity cost.
159. “It’s Fun to Smoke Marijuana”
A psychology professor argues that the brain's greatest attribute is knowing what other people are thinking. And that a Queen song, played backwards, can improve your mind-reading skills.
157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable?
In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why.
