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Raindrops Aren't The Shape You Think They Are

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Bond Huberman
Raindrops over Cypress, Texas

Ross Reynolds speaks with Cynthia Barnett, author of "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History," about the unexpected things she learned while writing a book about rain. The book has been longlisted for a National Book Award.