Learn about “tin whiskers,” the mysterious reason why your gadgets suddenly stop working; threat simulation theory and how your nightmares might be helping you survive; and why every map is lying to you.

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:

• Tin Whiskers Are the Mysterious Reason Some Gadgets Stop Working — https://curiosity.im/2jFCzQC
• Your Nightmares Might Be Helping You Survive — https://curiosity.im/30vYXvq
• Sorry, but Every Map Is Lying to You — https://curiosity.im/2xAua4j

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/your-nightmares-help-you-survive-tin-whiskers-break-your-gadgets-and-every-map-is-lying

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