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Pinball has had a bumpy, zig-zagging, pot-holed past, with the passion for it repeatedly springing back to life even after it seemed the game was over. In a way, pinball's trajectory has mirrored America's history, with the pastime being steered by the zeitgeist of every era. Hear its fascinating past discussed by Adam Ruben, who is also a comedian, molecular biologist, and host of the Science Channel's Outrageous Acts of Science.