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The Michael Shermer Show

Why Eastbound Flights Are Faster, and Other Strange Things About Wind (Simon Winchester)

Nov 22, 2025 · 01:20:41
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  • Simon Winchester explains why eastbound flights are faster due to jet streams.
  • The discovery of the jet stream was nearly missed due to publication in Esperanto.
  • Debate continues on global wind speed changes, with new data suggesting a reversal.

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