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World Cup Chemistry: The Science Behind the Brazuca Ball

Season 1 Episode 18 | 2m 27s

The "brazuca" is different from most other soccer balls out there, find out why.

The 2014 World Cup final is almost here, and no matter which two teams meet for the title match, there's one thing they'll both need to win: the ball. The "brazuca" is different from most other soccer balls out there, and our pals over at the Compound Interest blog dug in to find out why.

07/07/2014

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World Cup Chemistry: The Science Behind the Brazuca Ball

Season 1 Episode 18 | 2m 27s

The 2014 World Cup final is almost here, and no matter which two teams meet for the title match, there's one thing they'll both need to win: the ball. The "brazuca" is different from most other soccer balls out there, and our pals over at the Compound Interest blog dug in to find out why.

07/07/2014

FromDigital Studios

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