Curiosity Weekly

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June 10, 2018 Sunday Edition: The Cutest Kind of Puppy, Rural Happiness, and the Science of “Thank You”
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:
People Around the World Hardly Ever Say "Thank You" and That's Good News
Science Has Determined That This Is the Cutest Kind of Puppy
People Who Live in Small or Rural Towns Are the Happiest, According to Research
Sources for “A Sprinkle of Curiosity” here:
The Ancient and Best Way to Brew Loose-Leaf Tea (The Atlantic)
Why Do Your Tea Leaves Move To The Middle Of The Cup? (io9)
The Strange Physics of Tea Leaves Floating Upstream (Nautilus)
Learn more 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.
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11 min
June 08, 2018Male and Female Brain Differences, a Self-Esteem Quiz, and Words that Make You Say “Um”
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:
What's the difference between male and female brains?
If you're up for a deep dive into this complex subject, it may be worth picking up a copy of Diane F. Halpern's acclaimed academic text "Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities," now in its fourth edition.
These Are the Words That Make You Say "Um"
This Vintage Quiz Can Tell You How Much Self Esteem You Have
Not thrilled with your score? Check out "Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem" by Matthew McKay, Ph.D.
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/male-and-female-brain-differences-a-self-esteem-quiz-and-words-that-make-you-say-um
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9 min
June 07, 2018Your Memory on Social Media, Best Workouts, and Why Grocery Stores Sell Bread in Paper
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:
5 of the Best Workouts to Help You Get Into Exercise, According to Harvard Doctors
Many Of History's Greatest Minds Always Made Time For Walk Breaks
Is Social Media Hurting Your Memory?
This Is Why Grocery Stores Sell Crusty Bread in Paper
Check out the whole Starting to Exercise report for more information on how to get into a healthy workout routine. And if you’re hungry for more food and kitchen learning, then check out Nathan Myhrvold's book "Modernist Cuisine at Home."
Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! 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/your-memory-on-social-media-best-workouts-and-why-grocery-stores-sell-bread-in-paper
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8 min
June 06, 2018Plastic vs. Wood Cutting Boards, What Water Tastes Like, and Predicting Others’ Behavior
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:
It's Easier to Predict Other People's Behavior Than Your Own
Should You Be Using Plastic or Wood Cutting Boards?
Why You Should Never Wash Raw Chicken
What Does Water Taste Like? Science Finally Has an Answer
Recognizing how your brain makes mistakes is the best way to avoid making them. "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 can help you learn all about those mistakes. Want more kitchen tips? Check out "Kitchen Hacks: How Clever Cooks Get Things Done"from America's Test Kitchen. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/plastic-vs-wood-cutting-boards-what-water-tastes-like-and-predicting-others-behavior
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9 min
June 05, 2018Gluten-Free Labels, the FBI’s Most Viewed File, and the Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet Voice
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:
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The Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet Voice
Why Does Food That Already Doesn't Contain Gluten Say Gluten-Free?
The FBI's Most Viewed File Is Not About What You'd Expect
For gluten-free dishes that taste like the real deal, check out "The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes" by America's Test Kitchen. Want more mysteries? Check out "The Mystery Chronicles: More Real-Life X-Files" by paranormal investigator Joe Nickell.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/gluten-free-labels-the-fbis-most-viewed-file-and-the-strange-reasons-for-pilot-voice-newscaster-voice-and-poet-voice
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9 min
June 05, 2018 Gluten-Free Labels, the FBI’s Most Viewed File, and the Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet Voice
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 SPECIAL OFFER: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 cents
The Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet Voice
Why Does Food That Already Doesn't Contain Gluten Say Gluten-Free?
The FBI's Most Viewed File Is Not About What You'd Expect
For gluten-free dishes that taste like the real deal, check out "The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes" by America's Test Kitchen. Want more mysteries? Check out "The Mystery Chronicles: More Real-Life X-Files" by paranormal investigator Joe Nickell. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through these links, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
9 min
June 04, 2018Is It Bad to Sleep with Your Dog, Insights from Living Abroad, and New Migraine 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:
Living Abroad Is the Best Way to Get to Know Yourself
Migraines May Be a Side Effect of a Helpful Genetic Adaptation
Is It Really That Bad to Let Your Dog Sleep in Bed with You?
For the dog lovers out there, check out Alexandra Horowitz's "Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know."
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/is-it-bad-to-sleep-with-your-dog-insights-from-living-abroad-and-new-migraine-science
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8 min
June 04, 2018 Is It Bad to Sleep with Your Dog, Insights from Living Abroad, and New Migraine Science
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:
Living Abroad Is the Best Way to Get to Know Yourself
Migraines May Be a Side Effect of a Helpful Genetic Adaptation
Is It Really That Bad to Let Your Dog Sleep in Bed with You?
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For the dog lovers out there, check out Alexandra Horowitz's "Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know." 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.
8 min
June 03, 2018How to Wash Your Dishes, British vs. American English, the CSI Effect, and Swedish Lemon Angels
Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
The Hidden Differences Between American and British English
Crime Shows Might Influence Real Criminal Trials Via the CSI Effect
For more on how forensics can fail, check out "Inside the Cell: The Dark Side of Forensic DNA" by Erin E. Murphy.
Swedish Lemon Angels Are the Dessert You Should Never Try to Make
If you liked learning about Swedish Lemon Angels, then check out more from "Penn and Teller's How to Play with Your Food."
You Shouldn't Rinse Your Dishes Before Putting Them in the Dishwasher
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/how-to-wash-your-dishes-british-vs-american-english-the-csi-effect-and-swedish-lemon-angels
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10 min
June 03, 2018 Sunday Edition: How to Wash Your Dishes, British vs. American English, the CSI Effect, and Swedish Lemon Angels
In this Sunday Edition of the Curiosity Daily, 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 Hidden Differences Between American and British English
Crime Shows Might Influence Real Criminal Trials Via the CSI Effect
Swedish Lemon Angels Are the Dessert You Should Never Try to Make
You Shouldn't Rinse Your Dishes Before Putting Them in the Dishwasher
For more on how forensics can fail, check out "Inside the Cell: The Dark Side of Forensic DNA" by Erin E. Murphy. If you liked learning about Swedish Lemon Angels, then check out more from "Penn and Teller's How to Play with Your Food." 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.
10 min

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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…