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History’s Extravagant Gifts (w/ Justin Jampol), Why You Wake Up Hungry After Overeating, and Why Birds Have Hollow Bones Nov 29, 2019

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Learn why you wake up hungry after overeating. Then, Travel Channel’s “Lost Secrets” host and historian Justin Jampol discusses what state gifts and other artifacts can tell us about the past. You’ll also learn why birds have hollow bones — and it’s not to make them lighter. Plus: hosts Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss a story about why birds have hollow bones — and it’s not to make them lighter.

Additional resources from historian and “Lost Secrets” host Justin Jampol:

“Lost Secrets” official website — https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/lost-secrets
Like Travel Channel on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TravelChannel/
Follow @TravelChannel on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/travelchannel/
Follow @TravelChannel on Twitter — https://twitter.com/travelchannel
Follow Justin Jampol on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justinjampol/
The Wende Museum official website — https://www.wendemuseum.org/

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/historys-extravagant-gifts-w-justin-jampol-why-you-wake-up-hungry-after-overeating-and-why-birds-have-hollow-bones

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Food Coma Science, How to Avoid Raising Materialistic Kids, and 3M on Building a Circular Economy Nov 28, 2019

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Learn about why you get sleepy after you eat, and how to prevent that inevitable food coma; an easy way to avoid raising materialistic kids; and current efforts to save the world by creating a circular economy, with 3M Chief Sustainability Officer Gayle Schueller.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

Food Coma? Here's Why You Get Sleepy After You Eat
There's an Easy Way to Avoid Raising Materialistic Kids

Additional resources from 3M:

3M Sustainability — https://3m.com/sustainability
Follow @3M on Twitter — https://twitter.com/3m
Manufacturing giant 3M commits to 100% renewable power for global operations | RE100 — http://there100.org/news/14285888
Six new members join the CE100 network | Ellen MacArthur Foundation — https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/six-new-members-join-the-ce100-network-1
3M and Clean Air Asia Act on Climate Change with New Air Pollution Initiative — https://news.3m.com/press-release/company-english/3m-and-clean-air-asia-act-climate-change-new-air-pollution-initiative
Reinventing warmth with recycled plastic — https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-us/stories/full-story/~reinventing-warmth-with-recycled-plastic/?storyid=9b569514-1e4a-4891-87be-36477aeee013

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/food-coma-science-how-to-avoid-raising-materialistic-kids-and-3m-on-building-a-circular-economy

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Self-Control Without Sacrificing Pleasure, Why You Think You Do All the Work, and Why Scientists Use Weather Balloons Nov 27, 2019

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Learn about why you don’t have to sacrifice pleasure to maintain self-control; why modern scientists still use old-timey weather balloons; and how to overcome the phenomenon of overclaiming, which is the feeling that you’re the one doing all the work.

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:

You Don't Have to Sacrifice Pleasure to Maintain Self-Control, According to Researchers — https://curiosity.im/32NCMle
Why Do Modern Scientists Still Use Old-Timey Weather Balloons? — https://curiosity.im/2pluMdl
Overclaiming Is Why You Think You're the One Doing All the Work — https://curiosity.im/2CLptqH

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/self-control-without-sacrificing-pleasure-why-you-think-you-do-all-the-work-and-why-scientists-use-weather-balloons

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Feeding Birds May Cause a Deformity, Busting the “Only Child” Stereotype, and Why Everyone Draws a Coffee Cup the Same Way Nov 26, 2019

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Learn about a new study that busts the myth of the self-centered only child; why feeding birds in the park may be more destructive than you think; and why the canonical perspective makes everyone draw a coffee cup the same way.

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:

A New Study Busts the Myth of the Self-Centered Only Child — https://curiosity.im/2NQMVt1
Why Everyone Draws a Coffee Cup the Same Way — https://curiosity.im/2Xj0RyZ

Additional sources:

Thoughts About Bread And Angel Wing Deformities | Corvid Isle — https://corvid-isle.co.uk/thoughts-bread-angel-wing-wild-birds
Why Feeding White Bread to Wild Birds is Killing Them | One Green Planet — https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/feeding-white-bread-to-wild-birds-is-killing-them/

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/feeding-birds-may-cause-a-deformity-busting-the-only-child-stereotype-and-why-everyone-draws-a-coffee-cup-the-same-way

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Steven Strogatz Helps You Get Excited About Math (Plus: How Scientists Predict Asteroid Impacts) Nov 25, 2019

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Learn about how scientists predict whether an asteroid will hit our planet. Then, learn about at least one reason to get excited about math, from popular mathematics writer and Cornell University Professor Steven Strogatz.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about how scientists predict whether an asteroid will hit Earth: https://curiosity.im/32UduSd

Additional resources from Steven Strogatz:

“Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe” on Amazon — https://amazon.com
Additional publications — https://amazon.com
Steven Strogatz official website — http://www.stevenstrogatz.com/
Cornell University profile — https://math.cornell.edu/steven-strogatz
Google Scholar profile — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FxyRWlcAAAAJ
Follow @stevenstrogatz on Twitter — https://twitter.com/stevenstrogatz

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/steven-strogatz-helps-you-get-excited-about-math-plus-how-scientists-predict-asteroid-impacts

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Cell Phone Radiation, Why It’s OK to Contaminate Other Worlds, and Types of Human Goals Nov 22, 2019

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Learn about how human goals fall into 4 categories; why NASA’s Planetary Protection Independent Review Board (PPRIB) says we don’t need to be so careful about infecting other worlds; and whether cell phone radiation is actually dangerous.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about why a NASA panel says we don’t need to be so careful about infecting other worlds: https://curiosity.im/2K3gzJg

Additional sources discussed:

Psychologists analyze language to categorize human goals | EurekaAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-10/uow-pal102919.php
Lexical Derivation of the PINT Taxonomy of Goals: Prominence, Inclusiveness, Negativity Prevention, and Tradition | The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg College — https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1092&context=psyfac
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Cellular Telephones | Federal Communications Commission — https://www.fcc.gov/general/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones
The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation | Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/02/02/the-truth-about-cell-phone-radiation/#4a98baa192a3

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/cell-phone-radiation-why-its-ok-to-contaminate-other-worlds-and-types-of-human-goals

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Phone Typing Is Speeding Up, A Supernova May Be Why Humans Walk Upright, and Rain on Antarctica Nov 21, 2019

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Learn about how the average phone typing speed is catching up to the keyboard; how it can drizzle in Antarctica even when it’s cold enough for water to freeze; and, how an ancient supernova could be the reason why humans walk upright.

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:

The Average Phone Typing Speed Is Catching Up to the Keyboard — https://curiosity.im/34Ny0pf
A Striking New Study Says an Ancient Supernova Is Why Humans Walk Upright — https://curiosity.im/2QtZhZE

Additional sources:

Persistent drizzle at sub-zero temps in Antarctica | EurekaAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-11/ps-pda110519.php
How do snowflakes form? Get the science behind snow | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — https://www.noaa.gov/stories/how-do-snowflakes-form-science-behind-snow
Persistent Supercooled Drizzle at Temperatures Below −25 °C Observed at McMurdo Station, Antarctica | American Geophysical Union — https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1029/2019JD030882

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/phone-typing-is-speeding-up-a-supernova-may-be-why-humans-walk-upright-and-rain-on-antarctica

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Sneezing with Your Eyes Open, How to Think About Wealth, and Why Bird Poop is 2 Colors Nov 20, 2019

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Learn about what would happen if you sneezed with your eyes open; why bird poop is two different colors; and, the right and wrong way to think about wealth.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about what would happen if you sneezed with your eyes open: https://curiosity.im/34KjE9a

Additional sources:

Bird droppings defy expectations | EurekaAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-09/uota-bdd092419.php
A re-evaluation of the chemical composition of avian urinary excreta | Journal of Ornithology — https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10336-019-01692-5
The real reason why bird droppings damage your car | The Telegraph — https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/8495819/The-real-reason-why-bird-droppings-damage-your-car.html
Why Is Bird Poop White? | Mental Floss — http://mentalfloss.com/article/31262/why-bird-poop-white
Wealth can lead to more satisfying life if viewed as a sign of success vs. happiness | EurekaAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-09/bu-wcl090319.php
The Dual Model of Materialism: Success Versus Happiness Materialism on Present and Future Life Satisfaction | Applied Research in Quality of Life — https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11482-019-09763-8

Find episode here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/sneezing-with-your-eyes-open-how-to-think-about-wealth-and-why-bird-poop-is-2-colors

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How to Stop Overspending on Groceries, Tattoos May Toughen Up Your Immune System, and How Physical Activity Boosts Kids’ Learning Nov 19, 2019

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Learn about why you overspend at the grocery store, and how to avoid it; how tattoos may toughen up your immune system; and how adding physical activity to the classroom could help kids learn more effectively.

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:

Why Most Grocery Shoppers Buy More Than They Mean To — https://curiosity.im/2Ntmiu4
Tattoos May Toughen Up Your Immune System — https://curiosity.im/32qSti5
You Can Learn Skills Faster With One 15-Minute Workout — https://curiosity.im/32xSAIA
What Wind Chill Really Means, Learning Skills Faster with a Workout, and the Hypatia Stone [Podcast] — https://curiositydaily.com/what-wind-chill-really-means-learning-skills-faste/

Additional sources:

Physical activity in lessons improves students' attainment | EurekaAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-10/ucl-pai101419.php
Physically active lessons in schools and their impact on physical activity, educational, health and cognition outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis | British Journal of Sports Medicine — https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2019/10/07/bjsports-2018-100502

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stop-overspending-on-groceries-tattoos-may-toughen-up-your-immune-system-and-how-physical-activity-boosts-kids-learning

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Can Calculus Solve Quantum Physics? (w/ Steven Strogatz), Full Moon Behavior, and Why You Complain About “Kids These Days” Nov 18, 2019

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Learn about why if you complain about “kids these days,” your memory may be to blame; whether a full moon really leads to strange behavior; and whether calculus can help us solve the mysteries of quantum mechanics, with special guest Steven Strogatz.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about complaining about “kids these days” might be because of your memory: https://curiosity.im/2NWKbcf

Additional resources from Steven Strogatz: