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:

Want to Send a Supportive Text? Science Says You Should Play It Cool

Benjamin Franklin's Daily Schedule for Productivity Was Rigorous

Dogs Are More Afraid of Fireworks Than Gunshots, Thunderstorms, or Traffic

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