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The World Cup and hallucinogenic bananas
The World Cup has us looking at injuries, cracking under pressure, and whether banana skins are hallucinogenic.
The World Cup has us looking at why women get more ACL injuries, how to avoid cracking under pressure, and why some animals play dead.
Also on the program we consider the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence in Africa, whether the continent is turning to nuclear power, and if banana skins are hallucinogenic.
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Sun 6 Aug 202319:06GMT
BBC World Service except Europe and the Middle East
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- Thu 3 Aug 202309:06GMTBBC World Service
- Thu 3 Aug 202323:06GMTBBC World Service & BBC Afghan Radio
- Sun 6 Aug 202300:06GMTBBC World Service & BBC Afghan Radio
- Sun 6 Aug 202319:06GMTBBC World Service except Europe and the Middle East
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