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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 16 MIN

51. Wine Corks

from The Economics of Everyday Things · host Freakonomics Network

Why do we use a specific kind of tree-bark tissue to seal up 70 percent of wine bottles? Zachary Crockett takes a sniff and gives the waiter a nod. This episode was originally published on June 9th, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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