The Fifth Element

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Hello! This week we explore The Fifth Element. We hit topics like how food works in the future, floating cars, and why it seems so easy to unlock and use a doomsday super weapon. Thanks to Joe Sopchak for our theme music. And as always, feel free to reach out and give us suggestions for future show topics you want us to discuss through our contact page or by email. And be sure to visit us at pedantichandwavium.com where we will be posting any news or exciting goings on when they happen.

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