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 Coldest Volcano in the World Erupts Black Lava (Follow-up from this episode)

There Are 6 Types of Disgust (and This Is What They're For)

A Space Elevator Could Make Space Travel Easier — If It Were Possible

Learn the "HALT" Method to Control Your Impulses

Science Confirmed What You Already Knew: Being Hangry Is Real

Read the sci-fi novel that put space elevators in the spotlight: "Fountains of Paradise" by Arthur C. Clarke is available in paperback or for free on audiobook with a trial of Audible. For more ways to build self-awareness, read "Why Do I Do That? Psychological Defense Mechanisms and the Hidden Ways They Shape Our Lives" by Dr. Joseph Burgo. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.

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