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Learn what personality traits it takes to survive a disaster, and why chickenpox is so much worse for adults. Plus, special guest Natalia Reagan answers the question: if we evolved from monkeys, then why are there still monkeys?In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:These Are the 8 Characteristics Shared by People Who Have Survived DisastersWhy Is Chickenpox So Much Worse for Adults?Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyNatalia Reagan is an anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne. She is a comedy writer and correspondent on Neil deGrasse Tyson's StarTalk on Nat Geo and is also a StarTalk All-Star podcast host. She was the co-host on Spike TV's show "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty" where she judged contestants searching for "the world's greatest hide and go seek champion.” Her goal is to meld her passions of science and comedy by educating people about human and animal behavior using humor.More from Natalia Reagan:Official WebsiteStarTalk BioIMDB ProfileFollow @natalia13reagan on TwitterFollow @natalia13reagan on InstagramIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, including our next episode (featuring Natalia Reagan), then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-there-are-monkeys-if-we-evolved-from-them-w-natalia-reagan-adult-chickenpox-and-disaster-survival-traits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the first private passenger going to space, thanks to SpaceX; a trick for setting goals that you can actually stick to; and myths about running that we’ll bust so you can run with some peace of mind.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:SpaceX Has Identified the First Private Passenger to Go to SpaceUse Bright-Line Rules to Establish — and Achieve — Your Goals3 Myths You Probably Believe About RunningPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/spacexs-first-private-passenger-in-space-running-myths-busted-and-bright-line-rule-goal-setting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about why you probably like talking to strangers more than you think (and why you should do it more often); how to discover your personal strengths; and the words with the most definitions in the English language, according to The Guinness Book of Records.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:This Study Says You Might Like Talking to Strangers More Than You RealizeTo Discover Your Personal Strengths, Take the VIA Character Strengths TestThese 10 Words Have the Most Definitions in EnglishPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-you-should-talk-to-strangers-how-to-find-your-strengths-and-words-with-most-definitions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how technology is helping us get smarter when it comes to hurricane predictions. Then, Dr. Louis Rosenberg, CEO of Unanimous AI, explains how doctors were able to outsmart cutting-edge artificial intelligence by using swarm intelligence to combine their expertise.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Hurricane Prediction Is Getting Smarter Thanks to TechnologyAdditional resources from Unanimous AI:Unanimous AI WebsiteSwarm AI Outperforms in Stanford Medical StudyUnanimous AI achieves 22% more accurate pneumonia diagnoses | VentureBeatThis Startup Correctly Predicted the Oscars, World Series, and Super Bowl. Here's What It's Doing Next | Inc.Can Swarm Intelligence Solve Humanity's Biggest Problems? | Full-Length Curiosity Podcast Interview (February 2018)Please leave us a 5-star rating on our Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! We'd also love to hear about you and get help improving our show. Feel free to take our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/doctors-beat-ai-with-swarm-intelligence-w-dr-louis-rosenberg-unanimous-ai-ceo-plus-hurricane-prediction-technology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about where the water on Earth might have come from; the surprising history of the pretzel, including the monk who invented it; words you probably didn’t know are named after people; and where “runner’s high” comes from, and whether it’s genetic.Please leave us a 5-star rating on our Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! We really appreciate it! Anyone with an Amazon account can do it.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:How Did Earth Get All This Water?Pretzels Got Their Characteristic Shape Thanks to a Catholic MonkBet You Didn't Know These 10 Words Were Named After PeopleAlexa Flash Briefing (Please leave us a 5-star review!)Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pretzel-history-how-earth-got-its-water-runners-high-origins-and-words-named-after-people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about Ivan Pavlov’s dogs, and why you might not know them as well as you thought. Then, learn about the three types of perfectionism that are ruining your life. Plus: if the universe is expanding, then what is it expanding into?In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:The One Thing You Know About Pavlov and His Dogs Is WrongThree Types of Perfectionism Are Ruining Your LifeIf the Universe Is Expanding, What Is It Expanding Into?Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Get your hands on "Ivan Pavlov: A Russian Life in Science" by Daniel P. Todes for more on Pavlov’s dogs! We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pavlovs-dog-myths-three-types-of-perfectionism-and-what-the-universe-is-expanding-into Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what makes someone a night owl or a morning person; get a quick primer on on string theory; and discover whether you should pull an all-nighter studying for a test.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:What Makes Someone a Night Owl or a Morning Person?String Theory Says We Have at Least 10 Dimensions, but That's Not the Weirdest Thing About ItStudying for a Test? Here's Why You Shouldn't Pull an All-NighterPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/string-theory-primer-night-owl-and-morning-person-science-and-all-nighter-study-habits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about a hexagon-shaped hurricane on Saturn; a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement; and why products are only built to last for a few years.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Why Does Saturn Have a Hexagon-Shaped Hurricane?Kaizen Is the 5-Step Philosophy of Continuous ImprovementPlanned Obsolescence Is Why Some Products Aren't Built to LastPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/saturns-hexagon-hurricane-planned-obsolescence-and-kaizen-for-continuous-improvement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about some surprising overlaps in time that’ll make you question your history skills; why keeping your bedroom door closed could save your life; and why vacation time is good for a company’s bottom line.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Here's Why Keeping Your Bedroom Door Closed Could Save Your LifeVacation Time Isn't Just Good for Workers — It's Good for a Company's Bottom LineThese Overlaps in Time Will Make You Question Your History SkillsAmazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/odd-historical-overlaps-closed-doors-save-lives-and-vacation-time-helps-a-companys-bottom-line Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about how scientists used video games to teach children empathy; a simple word swap that can help you keep your commitments in check; and an institute in New Mexico where all your favorite chiles came from.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:LINKEDIN: Get $50 off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Scientists Used Video Games to Teach Children EmpathyThis Simple Word Swap Can Help You Keep Your Commitments in CheckAll Your Favorite Chiles Came From This Institute in New MexicoPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/empathy-teaching-video-games-chile-pepper-origins-and-a-simple-word-swap-to-take-control Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about a controversial theory that says our universe is one of many previous universes; why we call computer glitches “bugs”; and the largest study ever showing how much exercise you need to boost your mental health. We’ll also answer the question: is yawning contagious?In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:This Controversial Theory Says Our Universe Is Just One of Many Previous UniversesWhy Do We Call Computer Glitches "Bugs"?A Huge Study Shows Just How Much Exercise You Need to Boost Your Mental HealthAdditional resources discussed:How Yawning Keeps Your Brain Cool | Curiosity.comContagious yawning and psychopathy | ScienceDirectDo You Yawn When Other People Yawn? Congratulations, You're Probably Not A Psychopath | Curiosity.comContagious Yawning May Not Be Linked to Empathy; Still Largely UnexplainedPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/contagious-yawning-conformal-cyclic-cosmology-exercising-for-mental-health-and-why-glitches-are-bugs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what would happen if you could stop time; why speaking multiple dialects of the same language is good for your brain; and why there’s a secret room behind Mount Rushmore.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:There's a Secret Room Behind Mount Rushmore Meant for Future CivilizationsWhat Would Happen If You Stopped Time?Speaking Multiple Dialects of the Same Language Is Good For Your BrainPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-would-happen-if-you-stopped-time-secret-room-of-mount-rushmore-and-dialect-benefits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about what we lost in the blaze that destroyed the National Museum of Brazil; the myth that it’s dangerous to go swimming right after you eat; and some of the weirdest laws in U.S. states.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Brazil's National Museum Went Up in Flames This Weekend. Here's What's LeftThese Are the Strangest Laws in All 50 US StatesStudents at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro are collecting tourist photos of the National Museum of Brazil to help preserve what was lost. If you’ve been to the museum and you took photos, then you can send your pictures to [email protected] for story on swimming after you eat:Is it true that it's unsafe for children to swim right after eating? | BabyCenterWill swimming less than an hour after eating bring on cramps? | SnopesMyth or Fact: Should You Wait to Swim After Eating? | Duke HealthThe Claim: Never Swim After Eating | New York TimesPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/lost-national-museum-of-brazil-artifacts-swimming-after-you-eat-and-weird-u-s-state-laws Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the golden records NASA launched into space with their Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes; the 5 most bacteria-ridden spots in your office; and why cats love boxes, according to science.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:NASA Once Launched a Golden Record of Earth's Music Into SpaceThe 5 Most Bacteria-Ridden Spots in Your OfficeWhy Do Cats Love Boxes?Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/nasas-voyager-golden-records-why-cats-love-boxes-and-bacteria-hot-spots-in-your-office Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how a flat Earth would even work; why multitasking is impossible, and what you should do instead; and the four things that nearly every country on Earth is named after.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:How Would a Flat Earth Even Work?Multitasking Is Impossible, So Batch Tasks InsteadNearly Every Country on Earth Is Named After 1 of 4 ThingsPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/multitasking-is-impossible-how-a-flat-earth-would-even-work-and-nearly-every-countrys-name-origin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about why classic diners are shaped like train cars; what came before the Big Bang; and the crocodile paradox, an unsolvable dilemma dating back to ancient Greece.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Classic Diners Are Shaped Like Train Cars for a Very Good ReasonWhat Came Before the Big Bang?The Crocodile Paradox Is an Unsolvable Dilemma That Dates Back to Ancient GreecePlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-came-before-the-big-bang-diner-designs-and-the-ancient-greek-crocodile-paradox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about left and right hand and eye dominance, and how they’re related; why running might actually be good for your knees; why Buzz Aldrin claimed 33 dollars in travel expenses for his trip to the moon; and two traits that determine how whether you’re more likely to cheat on your partner.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Running May Actually Be Good for Your KneesBuzz Aldrin Claimed $33.31 in Travel Expenses for His Moon TripTwo Traits Determine How Likely You Are to Cheat on Your PartnerPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyPlus, we discuss hand/eye dominance using the following research:More than 500,000 years of right-handedness in Europe | Taylor & FrancisLeft-handedness: Genes and matter of chance | Genetic Literacy ProjectFootedness of left- and right-handers | American Journal of PsychologySighting dominance, handedness, and visual acuity preference: three mutually exclusive modalities? | Opthalmic & Physiological OpticsWhat being right or left-handed says about your brain | QuartzIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/infidelity-predictors-buzz-aldrins-moon-mementos-running-may-be-good-for-your-knees-and-hand-eye-dominance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn why late buses cluster in threes, and which one you should choose; how you could get funding from the National Science Foundation for your big idea; and how long you should date someone before getting married, according to research.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Here's Why Late Buses Cluster in Threes — and Which One You Should ChooseThe National Science Foundation Wants Your Idea for Their Next ProjectHow Long Should You Date Someone Before Getting Married?Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-long-to-date-before-marriage-the-nsf-2026-idea-machine-and-why-buses-cluster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to stay sane at work by taking a microvacation; an easy trick for building the best savings plan; and why sand is one of the most important materials in human civilization — and why we’re running out of it.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and learn about sand from author Vince Beiser — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:To Stay Sane at Work, Try Taking MicrovacationsTo Build the Best Savings Plan, Think of the Present Instead of the FuturePick up Vince Beiser’s book, “The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization,” on Amazon. It’s free with your Audible trial, and if you choose to make a purchase using this link, then Curiosity gets a share of the sale!If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/microvacations-why-sand-matters-and-why-were-running-out-of-it-w-vince-beiser-and-savings-plan-tricks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about why you get brain freeze, just how advanced neural networks are these days, and a science-backed trick for learning a new language.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Why Do You Get Brain Freeze While Eating Icy Treats?Neural Networks Have Advanced Beyond Our Understanding, and That's Kind of TerrifyingSpaced Repetition Is an Effective, Science-Backed Way to Learn a New LanguageFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/neural-networks-why-you-get-brain-freeze-and-a-science-based-trick-for-learning-a-new-language Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much of communication really is nonverbal? Why is darkness faster than the speed of light? How can you tell if you’re burned out — and how do you recover?In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Burned Out? This Research-Backed Quiz Could Tell YouDarkness Is Faster Than the Speed of LightBody Language Is OverratedIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-get-over-burnout-darkness-is-faster-than-light-and-how-much-communication-is-nonverbal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:It's Easier to Achieve Your Goals When You Start on a MondayThere's No Such Thing as Good Bacteria and Bad BacteriaDo You Believe the Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy?If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/marilyn-monroe-murder-conspiracy-using-monday-to-achieve-your-goals-and-good-and-bad-bacteria-dont-exist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss a story about the darkest town in America (when it’s not hosting Burning Man), then learn about how redheads experience pain differently (with some help from Natalia Reagan), to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes!Plus: learn about the Fantasy Stock League with special guest Patrick Chism from today’s sponsor, Quicken Loans! Please also feel free to visit Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans to learn more about their all-new RateShield Approval.Natalia Reagan is an anthropologist, primatologist, actor, producer, writer, host and comedienne. She is a comedy writer and correspondent on Neil deGrasse Tyson's StarTalk on Nat Geo and is also a StarTalk All-Star podcast host. She was the co-host on Spike TV's show "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty" where she judged contestants searching for "the world's greatest hide and go seek champion.” Her goal is to meld her passions of science and comedy by educating people about human and animal behavior using humor.More from Natalia Reagan:Official WebsiteStarTalk BioIMDB ProfileFollow @natalia13reagan on TwitterFollow @natalia13reagan on InstagramIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/fantasy-stock-league-redhead-pain-tolerance-w-natalia-reagan-and-the-darkest-town-in-america Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:NEAT Is How Your Body Burns Calories Without ExerciseA 15-Year-Old Girl Heard Amelia Earhart's Last TransmissionThis Is The Odd Writing Technique Used by David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, and Bob DylanIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/burning-calories-without-exercise-amelia-earharts-last-words-and-bob-dylan-and-david-bowies-writing-technique Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and learn about the science of stretching from Get-Fit Guy of Quick and Dirty Tips — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:The 3 Things to Do to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence, According to a NeuroscientistYou Probably Believe These 5 Myths About Tourette SyndromePlus, learn more about fitness from Quick and Dirty Tips. Then check out the rest of their podcasts:Everyday EinsteinGrammar GirlNutrition DivaGet-It-Done GuyGet-Fit GuyMoney GirlMighty MommyClever CookstrUnknown HistoryNotes from yesterday’s story about 10th-century Vikings and the Muslim world:The Strangely Revealing Debate Over Viking Couture | The AtlanticThe Rise and Fall of the Viking “Allah” Textile | HyperallergicIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/science-of-stretching-w-get-fit-guy-tourette-syndrome-myths-and-3-ways-to-boost-emotional-intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Music Lessons Will Improve Your Language SkillsThousands of People Have Mysteriously Disappeared in "Alaska's Bermuda Triangle"Notes from the story about 10th-century Vikings and the Muslim world:The Strangely Revealing Debate Over Viking Couture | The AtlanticThe Rise and Fall of the Viking “Allah” Textile | HyperallergicIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/alaskan-triangle-viking-interactions-with-muslims-and-music-lessons-improve-language-skills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 centsThe Stupidly Dangerous Chemical Chlorine Trifluoride Can Make Anything Burst Into Flames on ContactBook Towns Are Tiny Cities Made Up Almost Entirely of BookstoresThere's a Surprising Reason You Shouldn't Take Your Phone Out in ClassIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/book-towns-chlorine-trifluoride-and-why-you-shouldnt-take-your-phone-out-in-class Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:A New Study Shows the Scary Similarities Between Junk Food and DrugsThese Are the 5 Keys to Success in Business, According to Billionaire Jeff BezosThese 7 Traits Make You Irresistible to MosquitoesIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Want more Bezos knowledge? Check out the book "Think Like Jeff Bezos: 23 Life Changing Lessons from Jeff Bezos on Life, People, Business, Technology, and Leadership: Making of an E-Commerce Business Mammoth from Yesterday for Tomorrow." Get the audiobook for free with a trial of Audible. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/mosquitoes-favorite-blood-types-how-junk-food-resembles-drugs-and-jeff-bezos-keys-to-business-success Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Your Weight Has a "Set Point" That Your Brain Thinks Is BestThe Most Exclusive Museum in the Galaxy May Be on the Moon5 Life Lessons from Karl Meltzer, the Runner Who Set an Appalachian Trail Speed RecordAdditional resources discussed:A note on the effect of the full moon on the activity of wild maned wolves, Chrysocyon brachyurus | ScienceDirectWhy Do Wolves Howl? And Other Top Wolf Questions Answered | Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology InstituteIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/your-brain-doesnt-want-you-to-lose-weight-the-moon-museum-life-lessons-from-runner-karl-meltzer-and-wolves-dont-howl-at-the-moon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:There May Be a Massive Ocean Beneath the Earth's SurfaceRoad Trip Games Have a History Older Than Road TripsThis Simple Reading Technique Can Boost Your Memory and Learning SpeedIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/massive-ocean-beneath-earths-surface-road-trip-game-history-and-memory-boosting-reading-technique Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:In the Quantum Suicide Thought Experiment, You Never DieTo Boost Your Performance at Work, Do Things Other Than WorkA Recent Study Says Meditation Kills Motivation, but Ariana Huffington DisagreesIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-temin-effect-power-of-hobbies-immortality-with-quantum-suicide-and-does-meditation-kill-motivation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:What's Safer: Artificial Tanner or Sunbathing?The Deadly "Palm of Christ" Is Considered the Most Poisonous Plant on EarthHow Did Steve Jobs Fake the First iPhone?If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/sunless-tanners-the-most-poisonous-plant-on-earth-and-how-steve-jobs-faked-the-first-iphone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Weird Things Happen to Your Brain When You Binge-Watch a ShowBiologists Discovered What a Talking Monkey Would Sound Like, and It's CreepyBeing an Only Child Could Change Your Brain for LifeIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/your-brain-on-binge-watching-talking-monkeys-and-what-happens-when-youre-an-only-child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:LINKEDIN: Get $50 off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Take the Close Relationships Questionnaire To Measure Your Attachment StyleYou Can Find Your Life's Purpose With a Japanese Concept Called IkigaiFlamingo Beaks Look Weird Because They're Upside DownIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/relationship-attachment-styles-why-flamingo-beaks-look-weird-and-finding-lifes-purpose-with-ikigai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com (along with some outside research into a listener question) to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Please Visit Our Sponsor: Rocket Mortgage by Quicken LoansTo Find Out If News About Aliens Is Legit, Use the Rio ScaleWant to Break a Bad Habit? Focus on the 3 "R's"What Makes Your Brain Happy — and Why You Should Do the Opposite [Full Podcast Interview with David DiSalvo]Does Almond Milk Deserve to Be Called ‘Milk’? | LifehackerSoon, your soy milk may not be called ‘milk’ | PBSIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-change-your-habits-almond-and-soy-milk-vs-juices-and-the-rio-scale-for-alien-news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:To Be More Productive, Try Managing Your Energy Instead of Your TimeYour Music Playlist May Reveal if You're a Psychopath or Not"Traditional" Family Values Were Invented in the 1950sHow The Best Marriages Work [Full Podcast with Dr. Eli Finkel]Curiosity Patreon PageThere are many more lessons to learn in Tony Schwartz's best-selling book "The Way We're Working Isn't Working." For the latest and greatest research on marriage in the modern world, pick up "The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work" by Dr. Eli Finkel. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/managing-energy-instead-of-time-psychopath-music-playlists-and-traditional-1950s-marriage-myths-w-dr-eli-finkel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and learn about antimatter from Everyday Einstein of Quick and Dirty Tips — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Leonardo da Vinci and Nikola Tesla Allegedly Followed the Uberman Sleep CycleWhat's the Best Way to Avoid Bed Bugs?Plus, learn more about antimatter from Quick and Dirty Tips. Then check out their other podcasts:Everyday EinsteinGrammar GirlNutrition DivaGet-It-Done GuyGet-Fit GuyMoney GirlMighty MommyClever CookstrUnknown HistoryPerhaps the most famous mention of polyphasic sleep is in "The 4-Hour Body" by Tim Ferriss, who talks about it and a wide variety of other body hacks that can help you make the most of your 24 hours. For the best way to get rid of bed bugs, check out "Breaking Bed Bugs: How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs without Losing Your Mind, Money & Dignity" by Chipp Marshal. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/antimatter-101-w-everyday-einstein-how-to-avoid-bed-bugs-and-uberman-sleep-cycle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:The Butterfly Effect Is Why It's Impossible to Predict the WeatherTo dive deeper into chaos theory, check out "Chaos: Making a New Science" by Rob Shapiro and James Gleick: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/321477/chaos-by-james-gleick/Here's How Scientists Are Using Machine Learning to Predict the Unpredictable"Eggcorns" Are Language Mistakes That Somehow Still Make SenseHow to Handle It When You Get Emotional at Work, According to ScienceFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-butterfly-effect-is-why-we-cant-predict-weather-how-to-cry-at-work-and-eggcorns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 centsThis Roman Emperor's Motivational Advice Will Definitely Get You Out of Bed in the MorningYour Tongue Isn't One MuscleThe World's Shortest IQ Test is Only Three QuestionsWant to read Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations"? Get the audiobook for free with a trial of Audible! We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/tongue-muscles-marcus-aurelius-motivational-advice-and-the-worlds-shortest-iq-test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:There's a Good Chance Your Earliest Memories Are FakeA Marketing Company in the 1990s Tried to Put a 1 Km Square Billboard in SpaceHere's What Google Says Makes A Great BossYou might encounter memory issues on the other end of your life's journey as well. Dr. Daniel G. Amen's "Memory Rescue" helps address the specter of late-life memory loss. It's free if you're trying Audible for the first time. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/your-earliest-memories-may-be-fake-what-makes-a-good-boss-and-a-1990s-space-billboard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and talk to Dr. Michael Greger, internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:To Sharpen Your Mind, Try Taking Some Device-Free Quiet TimeThe Freemasons Are a Real Secret Society that Dates Back to The 1600sEarth's Not Alone — The Solar System Could Be Full of VolcanoesMore resources from Dr. Michael Greger:NutritionFacts.orgMichael Greger’s Website“How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease” (Free with your Audible trial)“The How Not to Die Cookbook: 100+ Recipes to Help Prevent and Reverse Disease”Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-healthiest-diet-w-michael-greger-space-volcanoes-freemasons-and-device-free-quiet-time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:You Can Get to Know Someone Through All Your Senses at Sensory Speed DatingPeople Appreciate Thank You Cards a Lot More Than You ThinkMeet the 2018's New UNESCO World Heritage SitesWant to master the art of writing a professional thank-you note? You need Jeffrey Seglin's "The Simple Art of Business Etiquette." We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/thank-you-card-science-sensory-speed-dating-and-new-unesco-world-heritage-sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:More Than a Quadrillion Tons of Diamonds Might Be Hiding Deep UndergroundThere's a Biological Reason It's Hard to Hit the Gym After a Long Day at Work6 Questions You've Always Had About Air Travel, AnsweredThere are a ton of fascinating mechanisms at play between the body and the brain, and you can learn about many of them in our interview with Alex Hutchinson on The Curiosity Podcast or in his book "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance." We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-youre-tired-after-work-air-travel-question-answers-and-a-quadrillion-tons-of-diamonds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and talk to astrophysicist Katie Mack about black holes — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Performing Meaningless Rituals Can Improve Your Self-ControlThere Are at Least 4 Ways a Black Hole Could Kill YouWhat's The Difference Between Ice Cream, Gelato, Frozen Custard, Frozen Yogurt, And Others?More from Dr. Katherine “Katie” Mack, theoretical astrophysicist and cosmologist:Katie Mack's official websiteResearch websiteBlog: The Universe, in TheoryYouTube series "Pint in the Sky""Pint in the Sky" podcastIf you like black holes, you'll love the story of how scientists first detected gravitational waves. That's beautifully told in "Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space" by Janna Levin, a theoretical astrophysicist and award-winning writer. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/ways-black-holes-can-kill-you-w-katie-mack-rituals-to-improve-self-control-and-ice-cream-types Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is the LAST DAY to vote in the 2018 Podcast Awards! Please help our show by nominating Curiosity Daily in the categories of People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from each category’s drop-down menu. We really appreciate it! https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Epileptic Seizures Can Be Triggered by a Lot More Than Just LightsWhat's the Difference Between a Fact, a Hypothesis, a Theory, and a Law in Science?See How David Bowie, Marcel Proust, and Jane Goodall Answered The Proust Questionnaire, a 132-Year-Old Personality QuizTo find out how science happens in the real world, check out "The Secret Life of Science: How It Really Works and Why It Matters" by Jeremy J. Baumberg. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/epileptic-seizure-triggers-fact-vs-hypothesis-vs-theory-vs-law-and-proust-questionnaire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:This Medical Breakthrough Might Be a Real-Life Hangover CurePeople Have Been Seeing Strange Objects in the Sky for MillenniaYou Can Camp Where a Famous Hermit Lived for More Than 30 YearsIt’s your last chance to support us in the 2018 Podcast Awards! Please help our show by nominating Curiosity Daily in the categories of People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from each category’s drop-down menu. We really appreciate it! https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-real-hangover-cure-ufos-from-ancient-history-and-a-hermits-cold-river-city-population-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories — and discuss injury odds with the National Safety Council’s Ken Kolosh, manager of statistics — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Reactance Is Why You Act Irrationally When Your Freedom Is ThreatenedPaying With a Credit Card Makes You Spend More MoneyThese Are the 6 Best Cities for Biking in the USMore from Ken Kolosh:Injury Facts: The Source for Injury Stats | National Safety CouncilOdds of Dying | Injury Facts, National Safety CouncilKen Kolosh Is Figuring Out All the Weird Ways You Might Die | NewsweekJournal of Safety Research | ScienceDirectFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/odds-of-dying-w-ken-kolosh-reactance-credit-card-psychology-and-best-biking-cities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Can You Tell Fake Laughter from Real Laughter?6 Little-Known Signs You Might Be a PerfectionistYou Can Explore the Outdoors for Science on a Scientific Field ExpeditionWant to support our show? Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category): https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018If you or someone you know is struggling with perfectionism, Stephen Guise's "How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism" may help you. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/real-vs-fake-laughter-test-little-know-perfectionist-signs-and-scientific-field-expeditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:We May Have Detected Liquid Water on Mars. How Wet Is the Red Planet?There May Be a Long-Lost Gold Mine In the Arizona MountainsYou Can Sharpen Your Memory With the Zeigarnik EffectFor more science-backed ways to sharpen your mind, check out "The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, Happier" by Friederike Fabritius and Hans W. Hagemann. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Want to support our show? Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category): https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/water-detected-on-mars-a-lost-arizona-goldmine-and-zeigarnik-effect-memory-sharpening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century is Happening in Two DaysPerceptual Creep Makes It Hard Not To Find What You're Looking ForThis Mental Trick Could Help You Finally Enjoy RunningWant to support our show? Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category): https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018For even more ways your mind plays tricks on you, check out "You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself" by David McRaney. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/mental-trick-to-enjoy-running-longest-lunar-eclipse-of-the-century-and-perceptual-creep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.