Curiosity Weekly

Learn how you experience the quantum world every day whenever you see or touch something; the one thing you should keep in mind if you want to make a great first impression; the next common English word that researchers say is going to go extinct; and how to interpret food expiration dates.

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 Experience the Quantum World Every Time You See, Touch, or Smell — https://curiosity.im/2RViJMn
• To Make a Great First Impression, Keep One Thing in Mind — https://curiosity.im/2RXlbCp
• Food Expiration Dates Mean Almost Nothing — https://curiosity.im/2OKQVbV
• This Common English Word Is the Next One to Go Extinct, According to Research — https://curiosity.im/2ROWGqE

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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/expiration-dates-explained-how-to-make-a-great-first-impression-your-quantum-life-and-endangered-words

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Learn why watching TV together is good for your relationship; why you don’t hear your own footsteps; and how to schedule your day to be as productive as overachievers like Elon Musk and Bill Gates.

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:

• Watching TV Together Is Good for Your Relationship — https://curiosity.im/2Dfgb8I
• Why Don't You Hear Your Own Footsteps? Neuroscience Has an Answer — https://curiosity.im/2RVdrjZ
• Elon Musk and Bill Gates Schedule Their Days in 5-Minute Chunks — https://curiosity.im/2DclR3v

Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey

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/relationship-deepening-tv-elon-musk-and-bill-gates-productivity-hacks-and-why-you-dont-hear-your-own-footsteps

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Learn about the evolutionary reason why you listen to some songs on repeat; the morning routines of high-income earners; and how you can boost your Wi-Fi signal with aluminum foil.

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 an Evolutionary Reason Why You Listen to Some Songs on Repeat — https://curiosity.im/2DeCE5P
• The 3 Big Differences Between the Routines of the Rich and Poor — https://curiosity.im/2Df2Ey6
• Aluminum Foil Really Can Boost Wi-Fi Speed. Here's How. — https://curiosity.im/2DfLqAE

Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey

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/why-you-listen-to-songs-on-repeat-aluminum-foil-wi-fi-boosting-and-high-income-morning-routines

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Learn about how many megapixels your eye can see; some of the coolest airport activities you can find during your next layover; and the research-backed WOOP method for working toward and achieving your goals.

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:

• Buy ANOMIA on Amazon — https://amazon.com (please support our sponsors!)
• How Many Megapixels Is the Human Eye? — https://curiosity.im/2DffH2o
• These Airports Have the Weirdest, Coolest Layover Activities — https://curiosity.im/2De0Hlh
• WOOP Is a Research-Backed Method for Working Toward and Achieving Your Goals — https://curiosity.im/2Df2zdM

Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey

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/achieve-goals-with-the-woop-method-what-to-do-during-layovers-and-megapixels-in-your-eyes

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