The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

By Popular Science

At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts... more

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week episodes:

November 09, 2022 Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock and Fantastic Fungi’s Paul Stamets on Mushrooms & Mycelium
Join host Sing For Science host Matt Whyte in this fungi fantastic episode about psilocybin research! We learn about mushroom properties that can stave off dementia, decrease social ills and hear about Isaac’s experience with UFOs.
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Sing For Science is a science and music podcast that pairs famous musicians and renowned scientists in conversation. The concept for each episode is that we take a song by our guest artist and discuss how it connects to our guest scientist’s area of expertise. Participating artists include Wilco, Sia, Run DMC, Blondie, Nick Kroll and dozens more!

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53min
November 03, 2022 Introducing Inside Voice, A New Audiobook from Lake Bell
Today, we’re shaking things up and bringing you a preview of a new audiobook we’re think you'll enjoy! Writer, director, and actress Lake Bell has a new audiobook all about the voice – Inside Voice is a humorous, insightful, and personal deep dive into the cultural constructs, social science, and psychology around our voices. Featuring contributors like Drew Barrymore, Pam Grier, and Jeff Goldblum, Lake explores everything from how our vocal cords work to the cultural phenomenon around what she calls "sexy baby voice.” You can buy Inside Voice, exclusively on audio, now at https://bit.ly/insidevoicebtb or wherever you get your audiobooks.

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6min
November 02, 2022 Birds Aren't Real, Everest Poopsicles, Actual Flying Cars
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1h 3min
October 19, 2022 Vampire Epidemics, Parasitic Mind Control, Sasquatch Science
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Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

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1h 10min
October 05, 2022 Knives for Hands, Gay Bombs, Bee-on-Bee Crime
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!
Click here to learn more about all of our stories!
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Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman
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Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy
Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

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52min
September 21, 2022 Self-Destructing Octomoms, Exoplanet Adventures, Why Rats Don't Vom
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!
Click here to learn more about all of our stories!
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Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman
Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci
Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy
Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

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55min
September 07, 2022 Lice-Feeding Nazi Fighters, Bisexual Birds, EZ Pass Origins
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!
Click here to learn more about all of our stories!
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Check out the Erins' show, This Podcast Will Kill You!
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Follow our team on Twitter
Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman
Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci
Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy
Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

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55min
August 24, 2022 An Innovative Erection, Secret Oyster Rules, Nuking Hurricanes
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!
Click here to learn more about all of our stories!
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Check out Laura Krantz's show, Wild Thing!
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Follow our team on Twitter
Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman
Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci
Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy
Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

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56min
August 10, 2022 Human Echolocation, Extreme Pogo Sticking, Elephants Evading Poachers
Welcome to Season 6, Weirdos!
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!
Click here to learn more about all of our stories!
Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything!
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Follow our team on Twitter
Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman
Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci
Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy
Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

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1h
July 27, 2022 Season 6 is coming SOON!
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!
You can buy Rachel's book here, and find out more on her website!
Click here to learn more about all of our stories!
Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything!
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Follow our team on Twitter
Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman
Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy
Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci
Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

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4min

FAQs about The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week:

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