The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

The First Constellations, Surprisingly Spicy History, Kids Find the Darndest Fossils

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Moiya McTier joins the show to talk about math, the first constellations, and more! Plus, Rachel explains why children are master fossil discoverers, and Sara Kiley divulges a surprising spicy origin.

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