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51: Carcinization, The Animal Algorithm Mystery, and The Many Lemming Lies w/ Ellen Weatherford

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Misconceptions and Myths about Lemmings

The chapter discusses the historical misconceptions about lemmings, including the belief that they spawn into existence in the sky during storms. It explores the unethical act of fabricating a scene in a documentary film where lemmings were pushed off a cliff, and the impact of this misinformation on popular culture's perception of lemmings. The hosts also debunk the myth that lemmings explode when they get angry and reflect on why misconceptions about these animals persist.

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