The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Traveling Barber Uprising, Rats Taking Selfies, Honeyguide Helpers


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Maritime archaeologist and historian Joel Cook joins the show to spin the tale of how traveling barbers almost coordinated an uprising that could have derailed the American Civil War. Plus, Rachel talks about a very delicious mutualism between humans and greater honeyguide birds, and Sara Kiley chimes in to talk about why rats might want to take selfies.

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