Trust Your Gut, Smell the WD40

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23.06.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol explore why trusting your gut instinct might be better than blindly following algorithms and data. They also get into the strange but universal human connection to smells — from fresh petrol to the oddly satisfying scent of WD40. Plus, Producer James shares some good news on how Team South Africa is making waves on the world sports stage

23 Jun 1AM English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · News

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