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S1·E89 Will we run out of sand?

Core Aired October 1, 2023
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Synopsis

Whether in mobile phones, glass or even in our underwear, sand is everywhere in our lives. Without it, there would be no houses and no roads. According to the UN Environment Programme, each person consumes around 17 kilograms of it every day, and our rising consumption is causing problems: Ecosystems around the world are being destroyed by sand extraction. But could we ever run out of sand?

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When did Season 1 Episode 89 of 42: The Answer to Almost Everything air?

Season 1, Episode 89 ('Will we run out of sand?') originally aired on October 1, 2023.

How long is Season 1 Episode 89 ('Will we run out of sand?')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for 42: The Answer to Almost Everything.

What happens in 42: The Answer to Almost Everything Season 1 Episode 89?

Whether in mobile phones, glass or even in our underwear, sand is everywhere in our lives. Without it, there would be no houses and no roads. According to the UN Environment Programme, each person consumes around 17 kilograms of it every day, and our rising consumption is causing problems: Ecosystem...

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