Gratitude, Awards, and a Touch of Humor

Learn about why scientists made a plant that lights up when it’s attacked; the history of what might be the creepiest house in the United States; and a 5-minute trick to help you fall asleep faster. Plus: hear Cody and Ashley react to Curiosity Daily being recognized as the 2018 Best Science & Medicine Podcast in the 13th Annual People’s Choice Podcast Awards!

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:

• Watch Plants Light Up When They're Attacked
• This Is Hands-Down the Creepiest House in the United States
• This 5-Minute Trick Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/plants-that-light-up-when-attacked-a-5-minute-trick-for-falling-asleep-and-the-creepy-carleton-villa

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