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How to Stop Overspending, World Population Growth, and Big 5 Personality Traits Jun 18, 2018

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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:

Want to know more about how your own personality works? Learn from the experts in Mark Leary, Ph.D.'s "Why You Are Who You Are: Investigations into Human Personality" through The Great Courses Plus online learning platform. It's one of the best ways to enrich your mind with classes taught by experts in their field — and one of the only ways you can join an astronomy class taught by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Learn more about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: 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/how-to-stop-overspending-world-population-growth-and-big-5-personality-traits

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Famous LGBT Scientists; How to Catch Up on Sleep; Faces Aren’t Emotions Jun 17, 2018

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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:

Facial Expressions Don't Express Emotions
5 LGBT Scientists That Changed the World
Can You "Catch Up" on Lost Sleep?
- Reaching your limit when it comes to the bedroom? Take a deep dive under the covers in "The Sleep Solution" by W. Chris Winter M.D. (free with your trial membership to Audible), a book to demystify and defeat insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and many other sleep-related discomforts.

Plus, a “Sprinkle of Curiosity,” from these sources:

Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/famous-lgbt-scientists-how-to-catch-up-on-sleep-faces-arent-emotions

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Best Guard Dog Breeds, Why Water in Your Nose Hurts, and How to Use Online Reviews Jun 15, 2018

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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:

You Probably Use Online Reviews Wrong
These Are the Best Guard Dog Breeds, According to Science
Why Does It Hurt to Get Water Up Your Nose?
How Much Of Your Body Is Water? That All Depends.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/best-guard-dog-breeds-why-water-in-your-nose-hurts-and-how-to-use-online-reviews

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How to Form New Habits, Leg Day Helps Brain Health, and a Government Study on Warp Drive Jun 14, 2018

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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:

Want more? Check out "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" by John J. Ratey. The audiobook is free with a trial of Audible. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.

Learn more about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Plus: 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/how-to-form-new-habits-leg-day-helps-brain-health-and-a-government-study-on-warp-drive

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Seeing Opinions as Facts, Bird-Killing Pisonia Trees, and How Much the Tooth Fairy Pays Jun 13, 2018

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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:

Your Brain Involuntarily Sees Opinions You Agree With as Facts
The Stroop Effect Is A Window Into Perception
The Pisonia Tree Lures and Murders Birds for No Good Reason
The Tooth Fairy Pays a Lot More Than She Used To

For a more adult perspective on dental health over time in the United States, check out "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America" by health journalist Mary Otto. Curious for more of nature's killers? Check out "Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities."

Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/seeing-opinions-as-facts-bird-killing-pisonia-trees-and-how-much-the-tooth-fairy-pays

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Why Time Feels Faster, Sleeping Twice a Day, and Laos’ Massive Stone Jars Jun 12, 2018

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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:

Massive Stone Jars in the Highlands of Laos Are Shrouded in Mystery
Here's Why Time Seems to Go So Fast These Days
Maybe You Should Be Sleeping Twice a Day Like They Did in Olden Times

Want to learn to live in the present? Check out "10-Minute Mindfulness: 71 Habits for Living in the Present Moment" by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport. If you're strapped for time, there's always the audiobook, which is free with a trial of Audible. And for more ways to get a more restful night's sleep, check out "The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It" by W. Chris Winter, M.D., dubbed the "sleep whisperer" by Arianna Huffington.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-time-feels-faster-sleeping-twice-a-day-and-laos-massive-stone-jars

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When to Kill Spiders, How to Exercise when Depressed, and Strange Food Origins Jun 11, 2018

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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:

Should You or Shouldn't You Kill Spiders in Your Home?
Everyday Foods and Drinks with Medical Origins
How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise When You're Depressed

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/when-to-kill-spiders-how-to-exercise-when-depressed-and-strange-food-origins

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The Cutest Kind of Puppy, Rural Happiness, and the Science of “Thank You” Jun 10, 2018

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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:

People Around the World Hardly Ever Say "Thank You" and That's Good News
Science Has Determined That This Is the Cutest Kind of Puppy
People Who Live in Small or Rural Towns Are the Happiest, According to Research

Sources for “A Sprinkle of Curiosity” here:

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-cutest-kind-of-puppy-rural-happiness-and-the-science-of-thank-you

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Male and Female Brain Differences, a Self-Esteem Quiz, and Words that Make You Say “Um” Jun 08, 2018

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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:

What's the difference between male and female brains?
- If you're up for a deep dive into this complex subject, it may be worth picking up a copy of Diane F. Halpern's acclaimed academic text "Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities," now in its fourth edition.
These Are the Words That Make You Say "Um"
This Vintage Quiz Can Tell You How Much Self Esteem You Have
- Not thrilled with your score? Check out "Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem" by Matthew McKay, Ph.D.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/male-and-female-brain-differences-a-self-esteem-quiz-and-words-that-make-you-say-um

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Your Memory on Social Media, Best Workouts, and Why Grocery Stores Sell Bread in Paper Jun 07, 2018

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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:

5 of the Best Workouts to Help You Get Into Exercise, According to Harvard Doctors
Many Of History's Greatest Minds Always Made Time For Walk Breaks
Is Social Media Hurting Your Memory?
This Is Why Grocery Stores Sell Crusty Bread in Paper

Check out the whole Starting to Exercise report for more information on how to get into a healthy workout routine. And if you’re hungry for more food and kitchen learning, then check out Nathan Myhrvold's book "Modernist Cuisine at Home."

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/your-memory-on-social-media-best-workouts-and-why-grocery-stores-sell-bread-in-paper

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