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Greyson Near-Death Experience Scale, A Diet to Prevent Jet Lag, and Several States of Matter Oct 23, 2018

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Learn about several states of matter beyond the three or four you probably already know about; the military-tested Argonne diet designed to prevent jet lag; and the Near-Death Experience Scale.

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:

SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 cents — http://skillshare.com/curious
There Are Way More Than Three States of Matter — https://curiosity.im/2CJs0nf
This Military-Tested Diet Prevents Jet Lag — https://curiosity.im/2CIwBWP
The Greyson Scale Quantifies Near-Death Experiences — https://curiosity.im/2CJkAAx

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/greyson-near-death-experience-scale-a-diet-to-prevent-jet-lag-and-several-states-of-matter

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What If Mosquitoes Disappeared, Facebook Relationships, and Hidden Messages in Backwards Music Oct 22, 2018

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Learn what might happen if mosquitoes disappeared; why music played backward makes you hear hidden messages; and what people can tell about your relationships from your Facebook profile.

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:

No One Knows What Would Happen If Mosquitoes Disappeared — https://curiosity.im/2CLHkA7
Here's Why Music Played Backward Makes You Hear Hidden Messages — https://curiosity.im/2CJk8Cl
People Can Tell a Lot About Your Relationship from Your Facebook Profile — https://curiosity.im/2CJjIvL

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-if-mosquitoes-disappeared-facebook-relationships-and-hidden-messages-in-backwards-music

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Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini’s Friendship, How to Read Food Labels, Jack-O’-Lantern Maintenance, and Declaring Sovereignty Oct 21, 2018

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Learn how Spiritualism made Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini fast friends — and how it caused their falling out; how to read food labels in the U.S.; how to keep your jack-o’-lantern from spoiling; and why it’s hard to declare yourself a sovereign nation, even if you buy your own island.

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:

Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Were BFFs Who Had a Spooky Falling-Out
Here's How to Read a Food Label
Follow These 8 Steps to Keep Your Jack-O'-Lantern from Spoiling
5 Fascinating Micronations Around the World

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/arthur-conan-doyle-and-harry-houdinis-friendship-how-to-read-food-labels-jack-o-lantern-maintenance-and-declaring-sovereignty

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The Habitable Epoch, Mars 2020’s Search for Life, and 4 Research-Based Personality Types Oct 19, 2018

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Learn about why the universe may have been teeming with life billions of years ago; why NASA’s Mars 2020 Martian rover mission is going to be a huge milestone; and four personality types people fit into, according to new research.

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:

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-habitable-epoch-mars-2020s-search-for-life-and-4-research-based-personality-types

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The Sinister Darkness Factor Trait, Why Pluto’s Definition Matters, and World Record Pumpkins Oct 18, 2018

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Learn about a personality trait called the D Factor that might be behind all the evil in the world; why the Pluto planet debate just won’t go away; and how much time it takes to grow giant, prize-worthy pumpkins.

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:

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sinister-darkness-factor-trait-why-plutos-definition-matters-and-world-record-pumpkins

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Adult Bedtime Benefits, Cerberin Toxin, and A Word to Convince Others You’re Not A Robot Oct 17, 2018

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Learn about why regular bedtimes aren’t just for kids; a toxin in the pong pong seeds of the Cerbera odollam tree that’s been called the perfect murder weapon; and the best word you can say to convince people you’re not a robot.

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:

Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/adult-bedtime-benefits-cerberin-toxin-and-a-word-to-convince-others-youre-not-a-robot

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Moonmoons, Why You Get Sick When Seasons Change, and a Quiz Measuring Forgiveness Oct 16, 2018

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Learn how moons can have their own moons called moonmoons; how to tell whether you’re a forgiving person; and why you get sick when the seasons change.

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:

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/moonmoons-why-you-get-sick-when-seasons-change-and-a-quiz-measuring-forgiveness

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Your Exposome Germ Cloud, The Tree That Owns Itself, and Bosses Don’t Encourage Curiosity Oct 15, 2018

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Learn about your exposome, the friendly cloud of germs that surrounds you; why bosses don’t encourage curiosity as much as they think they do (and what that’s a bad thing); and the aptly named Tree That Owns Itself in Athens, Georgia.

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:

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/your-exposome-germ-cloud-the-tree-that-owns-itself-and-bosses-dont-encourage-curiosity

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Where Online Lingo Comes From, How to Reinforce Good Habits, Gym Class Fallout, and Why Glue Doesn’t Stick to the Bottle Oct 14, 2018

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Learn about a massive Twitter analysis that shows where your favorite online lingo came from; how to reinforce good habits with temptation bundling; how gym class when you were a kid might affect your exercise habits today; and why glue doesn’t stick to the bottle.

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:

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/where-online-lingo-comes-from-how-to-reinforce-good-habits-gym-class-fallout-and-why-glue-doesnt-stick-to-the-bottle

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2018 Ig Nobel Prizes, Flu Shots Don’t Make You Sick, and Setting Broad Goals for Longer Happiness Oct 12, 2018

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Learn about why the flu shot will not give you the flu; how you can set the right goals to make happiness can last longer; and the hilarious winners of the 2018 Ig Nobel Prizes.

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:

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/2018-ig-nobel-prizes-flu-shots-dont-make-you-sick-and-setting-broad-goals-for-longer-happiness

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