Learn why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for an extension when you’re up against a deadline; why we used to use lead in gasoline; and what causes that feeling that time is standing still.

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 New Study Busts a Myth About Deadlines — https://curiosity.im/2GsniuI
• Why Did We Ever Use Lead In Gasoline? — https://curiosity.im/2Gs2t2T (from Sunday)
• What Makes Time Stand Still? — https://curiosity.im/2Gs3zeH

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/always-ask-for-a-deadline-extension-leaded-gasoline-and-what-makes-time-stand-still

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