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Atomic Priesthood, Space Smells Like Beef, the Power of Pee Fuel

Jess brings on science-minded friends Lindsey and Misti to discuss why space smells like a freshly opened beef stew packet, how having to pee makes you better at video games like Elden Ring, and how rituals and priests might be the solution to long-term nuclear waste warning. Fol ...  Show more

REVISITING Olympic Weirdness: Barefoot Marathons, Medals for Artwork, Pistol Dueling

⁠While Rachel is on parental leave, here's a vintage episode from our vault! Rachel, Claire, and Sara discuss all things weird related to the Olympics way back in 2021 (when the games were pushed back a year from the pandemic). The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast ...  Show more

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