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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Secrets in a Silk Dress, Mice Afraid of Men, Crawfish Clone Overlords
Sep 25, 2024
56:39
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Andy "River" Peterson discusses the future of crustacean matriarchal overlords, sparking thoughts on aquatic governance. Amanda shares fascinating insights about mice that have developed a fear of men, raising questions about animal behavior. Rachel uncovers hidden cryptograms in a vintage silk dress, revealing secrets that intertwine fashion and history. The group humorously navigates through themes of gender dynamics in research and the ecological implications of invasive crayfish, blending science with curiosity and entertainment.
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- A study reveals that male researchers can inadvertently alter lab mice's pain responses, emphasizing the influence of gender dynamics in scientific research.
- A fascinating discovery in a vintage dress uncovers encoded weather reports from the 1880s, linking history, fashion, and communication in unexpected ways.
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