While You Were Pooping

Did you know you wake up taller than when you go to bed? Discover how gravity squishes your spine and why you regain your height overnight!

You know it as an iconic landmark—but did you know the Eiffel Tower once helped save France? Discover how this iron giant intercepted enemy messages, dodged demolition, and became an accidental war hero.

In 1964, one homesick teen turned himself into cargo—and actually survived the trip. This is the wild, cramped, and very real story of Brian Robson’s postal escape plan.

In 1997, a mysterious sound from the deep ocean sparked wild theories and internet panic. Was it a sea monster—or something colder and far more real?

It’s the one day a year when lying is socially acceptable—but where did April Fools’ Day come from? The truth is stranger (and funnier) than you’d think.

In this milestone episode of While You Were Pooping, we're celebrating with a rapid-fire barrage of 300 bizarre, hilarious, and mind-blowing facts. From animals that breathe through their butts to how hot a lightning bolt can get, this trivia is fast and wild.

Thanks to all those who have followed along and listened to the show! And an even bigger thanks to those who've shared with a friend.

Meet the axolotl—a smiley little amphibian with the superpower to regrow limbs, organs, and even parts of its brain. How does it do it, and could it help humans heal?

Today, we’re talking about Now and Then—a Beatles song completed with the help of AI. How did artificial intelligence bring John Lennon’s voice back to life, and what does it mean for the future of music? Let’s break it down.

The Beatles - Now And Then (Official Music Video)

That nostalgic old book smell isn’t just in your head—it’s science. But what exactly creates that familiar scent? The answer might surprise you.

Scientists recently pulled off a medical breakthrough that sounds straight out of science fiction—a pig liver transplant in a human. Could this be the future of organ transplants? Let’s break down what happened, why it matters, and what it means for medicine.