The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Mar 1, 2023 • 59min
Deprogramming the Patriarchy, Metric Pirates, Earwax Types
Angela Saini, a science journalist and author known for her work on gender and science, dives deep into the complexities of gender equality across different cultures. She shares fascinating historical anecdotes about feminist movements and the origins of patriarchy. The conversation also humorously explores earwax, highlighting its cultural significance and the misconceptions surrounding ear hygiene. Lastly, Saini discusses the evolution of measurement in America, illustrating the quirky challenges of adopting the metric system.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 58min
'Silly Walk' Science, Trombone-Head Dinosaurs, Museum Secrets Revealed
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman To try America's #1 Meal Kit, go to https://HelloFresh.com/weirdest65 and use code WEIRDEST65 for 65% off plus free shipping!--Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ
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Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 10min
Head Transplants, Criminal Koalas, Sneezing Sponges
Welcome to Season 7!The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ
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Dec 26, 2022 • 3min
A Weirdest Thing end-of-year update!
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 7min
Flying Toad Butts, High-Speed Uteruses, Lemurs Picking Noses
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 27min
Sex Rafts, Garbage Birds, Girded Loins, Security Geese
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Rachel's (free!!!) 12/5/22 Event in NYC: https://www.facebook.com/events/525767569184548/Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 7min
Evil Forrest Gump, Poopsmiths, Penis Legs
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 9, 2022 • 53min
Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock and Fantastic Fungi’s Paul Stamets on Mushrooms & Mycelium
Join host Sing For Science host Matt Whyte in this fungi fantastic episode about psilocybin research! We learn about mushroom properties that can stave off dementia, decrease social ills and hear about Isaac’s experience with UFOs.--Sing For Science is a science and music podcast that pairs famous musicians and renowned scientists in conversation. The concept for each episode is that we take a song by our guest artist and discuss how it connects to our guest scientist’s area of expertise. Participating artists include Wilco, Sia, Run DMC, Blondie, Nick Kroll and dozens more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 3, 2022 • 6min
Introducing Inside Voice, A New Audiobook from Lake Bell
Today, we’re shaking things up and bringing you a preview of a new audiobook we’re think you'll enjoy! Writer, director, and actress Lake Bell has a new audiobook all about the voice – Inside Voice is a humorous, insightful, and personal deep dive into the cultural constructs, social science, and psychology around our voices. Featuring contributors like Drew Barrymore, Pam Grier, and Jeff Goldblum, Lake explores everything from how our vocal cords work to the cultural phenomenon around what she calls "sexy baby voice.” You can buy Inside Voice, exclusively on audio, now at https://bit.ly/insidevoicebtb or wherever you get your audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 7min
Birds Aren't Real, Everest Poopsicles, Actual Flying Cars
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
