Episode

51. Wine Corks

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 978
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Summary

Why do we use a specific kind of tree-bark tissue to seal up 70 percent of wine bottles? Zachary Crockett takes a sniff and gives the waiter a nod. This episode was originally published on June 9th, 2024.