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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.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

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Jess Boddy Rachel Feltman Balint Laura

Previous Guests

Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
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Sara Kiley
Sara Kiley is a science writer and editor at Popular Science, focusing on environmental science and technology. She has a knack for uncovering intriguing stories about the natural world and often shares her findings through articles and podcasts.
Rachel Feltman
Rachel Feltman is a science journalist and editor at Popular Science. She specializes in writing about biology and the natural sciences, and she hosts the podcast 'The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week,' where she discusses unusual and fascinating facts.
Divya Anantharaman
Divya Anantharaman, also known as Gotham Taxidermy, is a creative artist and taxidermist known for her work with taxidermy art and her unique approach to preserving and presenting animal specimens. She has gained recognition for her innovative and often whimsical taxidermy projects, blending art and science.
Balint Kacsoh
Balint Kacsoh is a researcher and content creator associated with SciAnts_Streams, where he explores the fascinating world of insects, particularly focusing on the social behaviors and cultures of flies. His work aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding, making complex topics accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
Kate Downey
Kate Downey is a science communicator and writer who specializes in health and biology topics. She has contributed to various publications and is known for her engaging explanations of complex scientific concepts, particularly in the realm of women's health.
Trace Dominguez
Trace Dominguez is a science communicator and journalist known for his engaging explanations of complex scientific concepts. He has contributed to various platforms, including Popular Science, where he shares insights on topics ranging from biology to technology.

Topics Discussed

masochistic trees horny eels lightning-struck trees ancient kids passing notes bird with a big personality whale conveyor belt ISS (International Space Station) flies culture traffic mimes London timekeepers rat sommeliers pneumatic tube flirting period pain science weird facts iocane powder immunity seismic objects contagious peeing

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A podcast from the editors @popsci
New episodes every other Wednesday!

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

0:00 55:10

Masochistic Trees, Lean Mean Sex Machines, Ancient Doodles

Hosts
Jess Boddy
Guests
Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian Sara Kiley Rachel Feltman
Keywords
masochistic trees horny eels lightning-struck trees ancient kids passing notes
Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian joins the show to talk about horny eels. Plus, Sara Kiley explains the tree that loves getting struck by lightning, and Rachel goes into detail about kids passing notes in ancient times.

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 

Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠

Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠⁠⁠

Link to Balint's Twitch: ⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/sciants_streams ⁠⁠

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Follow our team on Twitter

Rachel Feltman: ⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠⁠

Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠⁠⁠

Popular Science: ⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠⁠⁠

Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠⁠⁠



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0:00 1:00:07

The Piss Current, Mucking Up Space, a Cocky Legend

Hosts
Rachel Feltman Jess Boddy Balint
Guests
Divya Anantharaman
Keywords
bird with a big personality whale conveyor belt ISS (International Space Station)
Divya Anantharaman aka Gotham Taxidermy joins the show to talk about a bird with a very big personality. Plus, Rachel talks about a whale conveyor belt, and Lauren dishes dirt on the ISS (literally).

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 

Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠

Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠⁠

Link to Balint's Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/sciants_streams ⁠

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Follow our team on Twitter

Rachel Feltman: ⁠⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠⁠

Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠⁠

Popular Science: ⁠⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠⁠

Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠⁠



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0:00 50:46

Time Balls, Bug Culture, Traffic Mimes

Hosts
Rachel Feltman Jess Boddy
Guests
Balint Kacsoh
Keywords
flies culture traffic mimes London timekeepers
Balint Kacsoh of SciAnts_Streams joins the show today to talk about how flies have their own sort of culture. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to discuss mimes mocking traffic offenders, and Rachel divulges the story of London's legendary timekeepers.

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 

Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman⁠

Link to Jess' Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn⁠

Link to Balint's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sciants_streams

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Follow our team on Twitter

Rachel Feltman: ⁠www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman⁠

Produced by Jess Boddy: ⁠www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy⁠

Popular Science: ⁠www.twitter.com/PopSci⁠

Theme music by Billy Cadden: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ⁠



Thanks to our Sponsors!

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No matter how you say it, don’t overpay for it. Shop data plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/weirdest



Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to ⁠https://www.liquid-iv.com/⁠ and use code WEIRDEST at checkout.





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0:00 55:37

Rat Sommeliers, Pneumatic Tube Flirting, Why Periods Hurt

Hosts
Rachel Feltman Laura Jess Boddy
Guests
Kate Downey
Keywords
rat sommeliers pneumatic tube flirting period pain science weird facts
Kate Downey joins the show to explain how little we actually know about why periods hurt so dang bad. Plus, Rachel divulges how to flirt using tubes, and Laura talks about the cutest, sweetest little rat sommeliers.

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  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code WEIRDEST at checkout.

Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/weirdest for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

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0:00 56:18

The Poison King, the Seismic DONK, Contagious Peeing

Hosts
Rachel Feltman Jess Boddy
Guests
Trace Dominguez Sara Kiley Rachel Feltman
Keywords
iocane powder immunity seismic objects contagious peeing
Trace Dominguez joins the show to explain just how inconceivable building up an immunity to iocane powder (or other poisons) is. Sara Kiley also discusses unidentified seismic objects, and Rachel talks about how peeing together transcends species.

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  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ

Thanks to our Sponsors!

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