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What makes poison ivy itchy?

Do you have an itch for knowledge? Well, you’re in luck! Brains On is here to help you scratch it. Molly and co-host Sam look into why poison ivy makes us itchy. Plus, Sanden ushers us into the rhyme zone to come up with some nifty mnemonics to spot poison ivy. We’ll also take a ...  Show more

Brains On presents Smash Boom Best: American Robin vs Mourning Dove

Get ready for a Smash Boom Best bird bonanza. Tommy Siegel and Billy Libby have gone bananas for birds in the last few years. They’re real-life friends and musicians, who host the podcast Extremely Accurate Bird Songs. Today, however, friends become foes as they each rep a differ ...  Show more

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