Curiosity Weekly

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October 23, 2018 Greyson Near-Death Experience Scale, A Diet to Prevent Jet Lag, and Several States of Matter
Learn about several states of matter beyond the three or four you probably already know about; the military-tested Argonne diet designed to prevent jet lag; and the Near-Death Experience Scale.
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 cents — http://skillshare.com/curious
There Are Way More Than Three States of Matter — https://curiosity.im/2CJs0nf
This Military-Tested Diet Prevents Jet Lag — https://curiosity.im/2CIwBWP
The Greyson Scale Quantifies Near-Death Experiences — https://curiosity.im/2CJkAAx
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! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom
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!
9 min
October 22, 2018What If Mosquitoes Disappeared, Facebook Relationships, and Hidden Messages in Backwards Music
Learn what might happen if mosquitoes disappeared; why music played backward makes you hear hidden messages; and what people can tell about your relationships from your Facebook profile.
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:
No One Knows What Would Happen If Mosquitoes Disappeared — https://curiosity.im/2CLHkA7
Here's Why Music Played Backward Makes You Hear Hidden Messages — https://curiosity.im/2CJk8Cl
People Can Tell a Lot About Your Relationship from Your Facebook Profile — https://curiosity.im/2CJjIvL
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! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom
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-if-mosquitoes-disappeared-facebook-relationships-and-hidden-messages-in-backwards-music
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8 min
October 22, 2018 What If Mosquitoes Disappeared, Facebook Relationships, and Hidden Messages in Backwards Music
Learn what might happen if mosquitoes disappeared; why music played backward makes you hear hidden messages; and what people can tell about your relationships from your Facebook profile.
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:
No One Knows What Would Happen If Mosquitoes Disappeared — https://curiosity.im/2CLHkA7
Here's Why Music Played Backward Makes You Hear Hidden Messages — https://curiosity.im/2CJk8Cl
People Can Tell a Lot About Your Relationship from Your Facebook Profile — https://curiosity.im/2CJjIvL
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! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom
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!
8 min
October 21, 2018Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini’s Friendship, How to Read Food Labels, Jack-O’-Lantern Maintenance, and Declaring Sovereignty
Learn how Spiritualism made Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini fast friends — and how it caused their falling out; how to read food labels in the U.S.; how to keep your jack-o’-lantern from spoiling; and why it’s hard to declare yourself a sovereign nation, even if you buy your own island.
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:
Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Were BFFs Who Had a Spooky Falling-Out
Here's How to Read a Food Label
Follow These 8 Steps to Keep Your Jack-O'-Lantern from Spoiling
5 Fascinating Micronations Around the World
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/arthur-conan-doyle-and-harry-houdinis-friendship-how-to-read-food-labels-jack-o-lantern-maintenance-and-declaring-sovereignty
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11 min
October 21, 2018 Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini’s Friendship, How to Read Food Labels, Jack-O’-Lantern Maintenance, and Declaring Sovereignty
Learn how Spiritualism made Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini fast friends — and how it caused their falling out; how to read food labels in the U.S.; how to keep your jack-o’-lantern from spoiling; and why it’s hard to declare yourself a sovereign nation, even if you buy your own island.
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:
Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Were BFFs Who Had a Spooky Falling-Out — https://curiosity.im/2CPdgna
Here's How to Read a Food Label — https://curiosity.im/2CLkAjD
Follow These 8 Steps to Keep Your Jack-O'-Lantern from Spoiling — https://curiosity.im/2CKpayy
5 Fascinating Micronations Around the World — https://curiosity.im/2CTQsTf
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! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom
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!
11 min
October 19, 2018The Habitable Epoch, Mars 2020’s Search for Life, and 4 Research-Based Personality Types
Learn about why the universe may have been teeming with life billions of years ago; why NASA’s Mars 2020 Martian rover mission is going to be a huge milestone; and four personality types people fit into, according to new 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:
Billions of Years Ago, the Universe May Have Been Teeming with Life
We're Officially Sending a New Martian Rover to Search for Life on the Red Planet
According to New Research, People Fit into These 4 Personality Types
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/the-habitable-epoch-mars-2020s-search-for-life-and-4-research-based-personality-types
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9 min
October 19, 2018 The Habitable Epoch, Mars 2020’s Search for Life, and 4 Research-Based Personality Types
Learn about why the universe may have been teeming with life billions of years ago; why NASA’s Mars 2020 Martian rover mission is going to be a huge milestone; and four personality types people fit into, according to new 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:
Billions of Years Ago, the Universe May Have Been Teeming with Life
We're Officially Sending a New Martian Rover to Search for Life on the Red Planet
According to New Research, People Fit into These 4 Personality Types
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!
9 min
October 18, 2018The Sinister Darkness Factor Trait, Why Pluto’s Definition Matters, and World Record Pumpkins
Learn about a personality trait called the D Factor that might be behind all the evil in the world; why the Pluto planet debate just won’t go away; and how much time it takes to grow giant, prize-worthy pumpkins.
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 D Factor Might Be the Personality Trait Behind All the Evil in the World
Here's Why the Pluto Planet Debate Just Won't Die
Here's How Time-Consuming It Is to Grow Giant, Prize-Worthy Pumpkins
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/the-sinister-darkness-factor-trait-why-plutos-definition-matters-and-world-record-pumpkins
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10 min
October 18, 2018 The Sinister Darkness Factor Trait, Why Pluto’s Definition Matters, and World Record Pumpkins
Learn about a personality trait called the D Factor that might be behind all the evil in the world; why the Pluto planet debate just won’t go away; and how much time it takes to grow giant, prize-worthy pumpkins.
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 D Factor Might Be the Personality Trait Behind All the Evil in the World
Here's Why the Pluto Planet Debate Just Won't Die
Here's How Time-Consuming It Is to Grow Giant, Prize-Worthy Pumpkins
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!
10 min
October 17, 2018Adult Bedtime Benefits, Cerberin Toxin, and A Word to Convince Others You’re Not A Robot
Learn about why regular bedtimes aren’t just for kids; a toxin in the pong pong seeds of the Cerbera odollam tree that’s been called the perfect murder weapon; and the best word you can say to convince people you’re not a robot.
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:
Regular Bedtimes Aren't Just For Kids
The Toxin in "The Suicide Tree" Has Been Called the Perfect Murder Weapon
The Best Word to Convince Other People You're Not a Robot Is ... Very Gross
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/adult-bedtime-benefits-cerberin-toxin-and-a-word-to-convince-others-youre-not-a-robot
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8 min

About Curiosity Weekly

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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you…