Learn why classic diners are shaped like train cars; why multitasking is impossible, and what you should do to be productive instead; and how you can use a simple tip from Mark Twain called the Frog Rule to stop procrastinating on important tasks.

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 Reason — https://curiosity.im/2PhvEaj

Multitasking Is Impossible, So Batch Tasks Instead — https://curiosity.im/2N5zupm

The Frog Rule Can Help You Stop Procrastinating on Important Tasks — https://curiosity.im/2MGzUhX

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