Episode
Short Stuff: What's the oldest book?
14:38
Published: Wed Mar 31 2021
Description
In order to figure out what the oldest book is, one has to define what a book actually is. Listen in as we discuss this debatable topic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EpisodeShort Stuff: What's the oldest book?
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EpisodeShort Stuff: What's the oldest book?
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EpisodeShort Stuff: What's the oldest book?
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EpisodeShort Stuff: What's the oldest book?
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