Learn about flyting, the Medieval version of rap battles; the chemistry behind what causes yellow pit stains, and how to prevent them; and why it takes so long to board an airplane.

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:

• Flyting Was the Medieval Version of a Rap Battle — https://curiosity.im/31lf9QI
• Yellow Pit Stains Aren't Solely Caused by Sweat — https://curiosity.im/2LBTQpY
• Why Does Boarding an Airplane Take So Long? (There's a Better Way!) — https://curiosity.im/2LBgRcW

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/prevent-pit-stains-medieval-rap-battles-and-why-airplane-boarding-takes-so-long

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