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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekThe Bone Collector, Threads of God, Cloacal ChamberScientific illustrator and Twitch streamer Liz Clayton Fuller (ipaintbirbs) joins the show once more to talk all things cloaca -- and why some birds lack them. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to talk about the world's rarest pasta, and Rachel dives into carnivorous caterpillars that sound like WWE wrestlers. 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...2025-07-1653 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekA New Green, THIS IS MY EVEREST, Chickens Influencing CatsActor and creator of the Brat Apple Dance, Kelley Heyer, joins the show! The squad talks about a BRAND NEW green color, cheating at climbing Mt. Everest, and a sneaky trick to make cats less allergenic. 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.co...2025-07-0258 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekHorny Bugs, Women are Stronger Than Men, Evil Monkey Backpack TrendsCasey Johnston joins the show this week to talk about how women are truly and actually stronger than men (all of which she details in her new book!). Plus, Laura talks about promiscuous fruit flies, and Rachel talks about capuchin monkey's version of a Labubu. Get Casey's book here! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/casey-johnston/a-physical-education/9781538773253/ 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...2025-06-1851 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekMasochistic Trees, Lean Mean Sex Machines, Ancient DoodlesPatricia 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...2025-06-0455 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekThe Piss Current, Mucking Up Space, a Cocky LegendDivya 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...2025-05-211h 00

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekTime Balls, Bug Culture, Traffic MimesBalint 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 ha...2025-05-0750 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekRat Sommeliers, Pneumatic Tube Flirting, Why Periods HurtKate 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 R...2025-04-2355 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekThe Poison King, the Seismic DONK, Contagious PeeingTrace 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 R...2025-04-0956 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekSpace Squirrels, the Most Beautiful Youth, Glass BrainsJohn Green joins the show to talk about how Everything is Tuberculosis -- which is coincidentally the name of his new book. Plus, Lauren talks about sending squirrels into space, and Rachel explains how brains can (very rarely) turn to glass.Check out John's new book: https://everythingistb.com/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...2025-03-261h 07

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekRoman Water Fights, Pet Squirrels, Perpetual Pre-SingingVinny Thomas joins the show to talk about Victorian-era pet squirrels. Jess hops behind the mic to discuss filling the Roman colosseum with water, and Rachel unravels how chewing gum can stop us from "pre-singing." 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...2025-03-1257 min

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekSurfing Bats, Deep Sea Bologna, Environmental Trolley ProblemLauren Leffer joins the show to explain how silver carp are creating an environmental trolley problem. Plus, Laura divulges the story of the surfing bat, and Rachel talks about scientists that ate an ancient bologna sandwich.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 Rac...2025-02-2659 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekHockey English, Lasagna Power, How to Find the LightPaleontologist and writer Riley Black joins the show to talk about a plant mystery. Plus, Amanda talks about turning your leftover lasagna into a power source, and Rachel discusses Letterkenny and "hockey English."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 Rac...2025-02-1246 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekPoodle Sled Dogs, Why Orange Cats Are "Like That," Seal Nose AnatomyWelcome to SEASON 9!! MIT Technology Review science editor (and former Weirdest Thing champ) Mary Beth Griggs joins the show to talk about self-sealing seal noses. Plus, Laura jumps on to talk about poodles running the Iditarod, and Rachel explains why orange cats are... you know. Like that.Get tickets for our upcoming LIVE SHOW right here! https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learned-this-week-2-8-2025The 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!2025-01-2951 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekOrca Fashion, Cookie Cannibalism, BEAR ATTACK!!Alex Goldman of Hyperfixed and Reply All joins the show to talk about a historic bear attack incident in Japan. Plus, Amanda talks about why stuff tastes different at 30,000 feet, and Rachel explains the latest fashion trend among killer whales.Get tickets for our upcoming LIVE SHOW right here! https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learned-this-week-2-8-2025The 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...2024-12-1847 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekElephant Pranks, Ghost Armies, Would You Still Love Me If I Was A SilkwormSophie Bushwick and Claire Maldarelli join the show to talk about silkworms in tea and ghost armies (though not the kind from Lord of the Rings). Plus, Rachel talks about a prankster elephant.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! Foll...2024-12-0448 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekCasting Smell Spells, the Quantum Slap, the Boniest Jigsaw PuzzleTwitch Partner Cheebs joins the show to talk about some mega weird quantum physics. Plus, Jess talks about real-life stinky witch magic, and Rachel lays out a jigsaw puzzle made of bones.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...2024-11-2044 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekCheesy Mummies, Ant Farmers, When Superstitions Actually HelpLaura Krantz returns to Weirdest Thing to talk about the power of superstitions. Plus, Laura Baisas explains ants literally farming, and Rachel talks about mummy cheese.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.p...2024-11-0657 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekOld Bay's Secret History, Midwestern Hells, Mad Gasser of MattoonOlogies' Alie Ward hops on Weirdest Thing this week to divulge the incredible underdog story of the guy who created Old Bay. Jess returns to talk about how Chicago and the greater Midwest has been suffering from corn sweat, and Rachel explains the (literally) hysterical story of Mattoon's mad gasser.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, N...2024-10-2359 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekWhy Hammerheads are "Like That," Cartoon Crush Psychology, Entering the Vulture DimensionShark scientist Jasmin Graham joins the show to talk hammerheads. Plus, Amanda explains why your crush on a fictional character is actually ok, and Rachel goes in on saving the vultures.Here's Rachel's Libro link! https://libro.fm/membership?mp=SWITCH&rf_code=lfm417490 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 Mo...2024-10-0957 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekSecrets in a Silk Dress, Mice Afraid of Men, Crawfish Clone OverlordsAndy "River" Peterson joins the show to talk about our future crustacean matriarchal overlords. Plus, Amanda discusses mice afraid of men, and Rachel unravels secret codes hidden in a silk dress.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...2024-09-2556 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekLiteral Treasure You Can Hunt For Right Now, A Nuanced Blue, ManhattantsJon Collins Black joins the show to talk treasure hunting. Plus, Laura explains why the color blue is very nuanced, and Rachel talks about local ants living in Manhattan.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 bonu...2024-09-1147 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekThe Forbidden Experiment, Too Annoying To Die, Bonny ClabberThis week, Danielle Bainbridge joins the show to talk a very dark, forbidden experiment. Plus, Rachel talks about milk spoiling in thunderstorms (allegedly), and Sara Kiley explains how sometimes it's better to be annoying than deadly.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 P...2024-08-2850 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekDropout TV's Lily and Grant talk Presidential Possums, Napoleon's Penis, and Split-Level ToiletsDropout TV's Lily Du and Grant O'Brien join the show, where Rachel quizzes them Dirty Laundry-style on all kinds of weird history.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...2024-08-141h 13

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekSurgery For Ants, Hot Sharks, Too Many GalaxiesAstrophysicist and folklorist Moiya McTier rejoins the show to talk about how there are too many galaxies out there. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about sharks of yore and Rachel explains how ants are becoming little mini surgeons.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...2024-07-3156 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekOlympic Tug-o-War, Leaping Leeches, Card-Carrying WomenRose Eveleth joins the show to talk about chromosome testing in the Olympics. Plus, Claire returns to talk elite tug-o-war, and Rachel talks about the leech that can fly.Listen to Rose's new show, Tested: https://link.chtbl.com/js0J2gTxThe 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://li...2024-07-171h 14

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekPointy-Headed Vikings, Apocalypse Popularity, Perfect Prism PoopsDr. Jessica Ware from the American Museum of Natural History joins the show to talk about the most perfectly shaped poo. Plus, Laura talks about being popular in the apocalypse, and Rachel explains why some Vikings and other folks had especially pointy heads.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...2024-07-031h 05

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekReptilian Theater Kids, Gay Giraffes, Impatient BirdsOwen Ever, co-host of the podcast A Field Guide to Gay Animals, joins the show this week to talk about the scientists who studied homosexuality in giraffes. Plus, Jess explains the most dramatic snakes on the planet, and Rachel gets into birds who wave quite impatiently.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 M...2024-06-1956 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekRobotic Roller Derby, Orangutan Skincare Routines, That Good Pet StinkAnnalee Newitz returns to the show to discuss the cutest little food delivery robots you've ever seen. Plus, Rachel talks self-medicating apes, and Amanda explains why we love our pets' stink and our lovers' smelly armpits.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 P...2024-06-051h 01

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekHyrax Heaven, Underwater Bees, Carbonated OceansStreamer and science communicator Moohoodles joins the show this week to talk about carbonated oceans on Enceladus (and the moon's recipe for life)! Plus, Jess explains her obsession with the hyrax, and Rachel talks about bees who are somehow able to hibernate underwater.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...2024-05-2253 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekScreaming Frogs, "Talking" Mushrooms, Nonbinary BirdsSociolinguist Erica Brozovsky joins the show to discuss talkative fungi, Amanda Reed chats about nonbinary birds, and Rachel gets into animal sounds—especially the ones we can't hear.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 conten...2024-05-0849 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekTraveling Barber Uprising, Rats Taking Selfies, Honeyguide HelpersMaritime archaeologist and historian Joel Cook joins the show to spin the tale of how traveling barbers almost coordinated an uprising that could have derailed the American Civil War. Plus, Rachel talks about a very delicious mutualism between humans and greater honeyguide birds, and Sara Kiley chimes in to talk about why rats might want to take selfies.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...2024-04-2457 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekLotion Spider Brouhaha, ADHD Superpowers, Earth's Evil TwinScientist and Twitch streamer Knimbley joins the show today to talk about how astronomy and Elden Ring intertwine! Plus, Jess returns to talk about lotion spiders, and Rachel explains how ADHD used to offer a real survival benefit in the olden days.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/Ra...2024-04-1059 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekFreaky Eclipse Rituals, Cosmic Serendipity, Solar MysteriesScientific American's Lee Billings and Clara Moskowitz join Rachel this week to talk all things eclipse.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/RachelFeltmanLink to Jess' Twitch: https...2024-03-2745 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekStargazing Poop Bugs, Ancient Beer Ladies, Secret Internet SlangChristie Taylor joins the show to talk about dung beetles who love to stargaze. Plus, Laura explains how early beer brewers were women, and Rachel gets into weird internet language on TikTok and beyond.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...2024-03-131h 17

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekBird Milk, Space Lube, Hermit Crab Housing CrisisLiz Clayton Fuller rejoins the show to talk all things bird milk (yum!), and Amanda Reed spins the tale of the rocket scientist who invented a world renowned lubricant. Finally, Rachel explains the intricacies of the hermit crab housing market.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 R...2024-02-2854 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekGovernment Cheese, Mitochondria NOT Powerhousing, Dawn of the CockroachThis time, Laura Baisas explains the dawn of the cockroach in New York, Rachel discusses a situation when the mitochondria is NOT the powerhouse of the cell (not ideal), and Claire Maldarelli divulges all about the legendary government cheese.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 Rac...2024-02-141h 00

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekNature's Weirdest Sleepers, Iron Maiden Myths, Parking PsychologyWelcome to Season 8! Producer Jess Boddy joins the show to talk about the mythical iron maiden (as inspired by Resident Evil 4), Rachel talks about nature's weirdest sleepers, and Amanda explains the fascinating rabbit hole that is American parking psychology.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 Rac...2024-01-281h 07

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekLIVE SHOW: Trees are Fake, Fortune-Telling Cheese, Sunscreen Secrets, Magical MisogynyIn our live show from August of 2023, Rachel talks about magicians' tricks and their hidden misogyny, Sara explains how trees aren't real (and why we are all crabs), Claire details the history of sunscreen, and Jess dives into telling fortunes using cheese. 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/Rac...2023-12-201h 12

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekEating The Rich, Menopausal Chimps, Darwin's Taxidermy TeacherDivya Anantharaman joins the show to talk about the history of taxidermy dating back to Charles Darwin! Plus, Rachel talks menopausal chimps, and Sara Kiley explains how one Dutch town once literally ate the rich.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 Patr...2023-12-061h 00

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekThe Truth About Quicksand, Release the Tea Kraken, Learning Without BrainsCharlie McDonnell (aka coollike on Twitch) joins the show to talk about a very British energy scandal! Plus, producer Jess Boddy does a segment on if quicksand can really suck you down into the ground like it does in the movies, and Rachel explains how creatures can learn without brains.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, N...2023-11-221h 04

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekTaxidermy Robots, Talking to Dolphins (and Aliens), Methuselah the FishLaura Krantz returns to discuss how talking to dolphins may help us communicate with aliens! Plus, Rachel talks about dead spider claw machines (and other robot taxidermy), and Chelsey talks about the oldest fish ever.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 Patr...2023-11-0848 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekAmerican Hippo Ranchers, Peacock Vasectomies, Leave Einstein AloneSarah Gailey hops on Weirdest Thing to talk about how hippos almost became extremely American. Plus, Sandra explains why Miami officials are going to perform vasectomies on peacocks, and Rachel gets into the ethics of saving Einstein's brain.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...2023-10-251h 18

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekAncient Tweezers, Modern Leprosy, Space Rock RecyclingPopSci's Laura Baisas hops on Weirdest Thing to talk about ancient tweezers (and their accompanying screams), Rachel explains the state of Leprosy in past, present, and future, and Sara Kiley talks about tools and weapons made from space rocks.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 Lin...2023-10-1153 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekDefensive Puking, Self-Cooling Curls, Zambia's Teen AstronautsScientific Illustrator and Twitch Partner Liz Clayton Fuller joins the podcast to talk about turkey vultures, their defensive puking mechanism, and why you should thank the next one you see. Plus, Rachel explains how a head of curly hair is actually scientifically cooler, and Purbita talks about Zambia's teen astronaut program.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 T...2023-09-271h 10

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekHow to Survive an Apocalypse, Teeth with Secrets, Birds Who BBQAnnalee Newitz discusses how to survive an apocalypse while eating good, Rachel talks about birds using spikes as barbecue skewers (and more), and Chelsey gets into sexing skeletons.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jes...2023-09-1351 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekOur Swolest Ancestor, Climate Fungi-pocalypse, Terrifying BananasGuest host Kasha Patel talks how wildfires could play a part in spreading Last of Us-like fungi, Rachel spins a yarn about how bananas can induce crippling fear, and Sara Kiley describes our buffest, beefiest ancestor ever.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 Link to Jes...2023-08-3055 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekCatch Weirdest Thing Live TOMORROW!LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learned-this-week-8-24-2023The 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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn--Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPro...2023-08-2302 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekBird Chess, Monkey Selfies, Crocodile Dung Birth ControlStan explains the iconic monkey selfie legal struggle, Amanda talks about how scientists got crows to stop pooping so much, and Rachel divulges many details about crocodile dung birth control. 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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn 2023-08-1653 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekThe First Constellations, Surprisingly Spicy History, Kids Find the Darndest FossilsMoiya McTier joins the show to talk about math, the first constellations, and more! Plus, Rachel explains why children are master fossil discoverers, and Sara Kiley divulges a surprising spicy origin.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jes...2023-08-0257 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekButts: A Backstory, Parrot Social Media, Why We Eat ChickensRadiolab's Heather Radke joins the show to talk about butts! Plus, Rachel talks about the history of chickens as pets, and Chelsey divulges why parrots are video calling each other.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn 2023-07-191h 03

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekWeirdest Thing LIVE! on August 24thThat's right, we're doing our first live show since 2019! It'll be on Thursday, August 24th at Caveat in New York City.Grab tickets here: https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learned-this-week-8-24-2023--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 Link to Jess' Twi...2023-07-1302 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekGeorge Washington: Swamp Ghost Hunter, Cockroach Chocolate, Science ScamsProducer Jess Boddy talks about the science in Dark Souls' swamps, Rachel explains cockroaches giving sexy gifts, and Amanda dishes on scientific scammers.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn--Follow our tea...2023-07-051h 04

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekThe Sleepiest Epidemic, Really Deep Holes, Goddess of Dirty DishesPopSci intern Jack Izzo talks about the deepest hole EVER. Plus, Rachel explains contagious sleepiness throughout history, and Sara Kiley divulges the captivating story of the woman who invented the dishwasher.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jes...2023-06-211h 00

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekAncient Enemies to Lovers, Landscape of Fear, Hoax of the CenturyAli Hazelwood joins the show to divulge the scientific hoax of the century, Rachel shows how wolves create a landscape of fear, and Sandra talks about Puebloans carrying logs with their heads—and maybe falling in love.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 Link to Jess...2023-06-071h 09

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekA Horse in the Toilet?!, Creepy Clowns, Superpowered Bug PeeMelissa Dunphy joins the show to explain why she found a horse in the toilet. Meanwhile, Rachel talks super-powered bug pee, and Chelsey gets into the science of fearing clowns.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn 2023-05-241h 01

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekWorm Time in Whale City, Neanderthal Funk, Old-Timey Sauna ScienceDefector's Sabrina Imbler joins the show this week to talk about whale falls! Plus, Rachel talks about how a bunch of dudes sat in saunas for science, and Sara Kiley explains why Neanderthals probably stunk at smelling their own funk.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 L...2023-05-101h 03

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekScience of Elden Ring, Walmart Entomology, Architectural %&@*-Measuring ContestThis week, Rachel explores Walmart for new insect species, Jess divulges the science behind Elden Ring's corpse wax, and John talks about New York City architects hiding spires in their buildings to one-up each other.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: htt...2023-04-2652 min

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekEating Bog Butter, Disappearing Eels, Urinal Splashback ScienceThis week, Rachel gets into delicious, delectable butter made in a bog, Ryan F. Mandelbaum explains that we know almost nothing about eels, and Purbita describes the details of pee splashback at the urinal.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 Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www...2023-04-121h 07

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekBrain Death Cocktails, Fur Seal Crimes, Fish Driving CarsThis week, Rachel talks about fish getting behind the wheel, Sara Kiley unravels the story of rodent DNA and a secret fur seal trade, and Sandra explains how cocaine might be the key to organ transplants.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 Link to Jess' Twi...2023-03-2950 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeResearch Hall & the Fishing Hamlet [DLC]Hello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be ascending the staircases of the research hall and splashing through the accursed fishing hamlet. Lady Maria, Orphan of Kos, and Laurence, the First Vicar await you! Items in this episode: Enlarged head, Underground cell key, Brain fluid, Blood of Adeline , Balcony key, Blacksky eye, Milkweed rune, Lumenwood kin covenant, Churchpick, Church cannon, Astral clocktower key, Maria hunter set, Celestial dial, Accursed brew, Rakuyo, Harrowed set, Simon’s bowblade, Underground Cell Inner Chamber Key [dlc], Braedor set, Bloodletter, Kos par...2022-11-0454 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeThe Hunter’s Nightmare [DLC]Hello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll find yourself in the hellish Hunter's Nightmare. Ludwig, the Holy Blade awaits you! Items in this episode: Eye of a blood drunk hunter, old hunter set, Eye pendant, Delayed Molotov, Boom hammer, Firing hammer badge, Piercing rifle, Delayed rope molotov, Constable set, Amygdala arm, Beasthunter saif, Butcher set, Beast cutter, Whirligig saw, Guidance rune, Holy moonlight sword, Fist of gratia, Yamamura set, decorative old hunter set, loch shield -- Written, produced, and hosted by J...2022-11-0449 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeChalice DungeonsHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be delving into the old labyrinth, also known as the Chalice Dungeons. Queen Yharnam and the Pthumerians await you! Items in this episode: Arcane Haze, Pthumeru Chalice, Blooming coldblood flower, Coldblood flowerbud, Tomb mold, Ailing Loran Chalice, Bone ash set, Bastard of loran, Living string, Sage’s hair, Hintertomb Chalice, Sage’s wrist, Workshop Haze Extractor, Great Pthumeru Ihyll Chalice, Yharnam stone, Deep sea rune, Coldblood Flower Bulb, Pearl slug, Red Jelly, Yellow backbone, Inflicted Organ, Defiled Chali...2022-08-1137 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeNightmare of Mensis & EndgameHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be scrambling through the Nightmare of Mensis, wrapping things up with Eileen the Crow, and meeting Gehrman under the great tree in the hunter's dream. Micolash, Mergo's Wet Nurse, Gehrman, and Moon Presence await you! Items in this episode: Iron door key, Mensis cage, Umbilical Cord (Mergo), Choir Bell, Blood rock, Iosefka's Blood Vial, Crow Hunter Badge, Crowfeather set, Hunter of Hunters covenant, Blade of mercy, Arianna’s shoes, Radiance rune, Hunter rune, Impurity rune, Vermin, League sta...2022-07-1143 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeLecture Hall, Nightmare Frontier, & Upper Cathedral WardHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be gathering knowledge in the Lecture Hall, tussling with darkbeasts in the Nightmare Frontier, and uncovering the secrets of the Choir in the Upper Cathedral Ward. Amygdala and Ebrietas await you! Items in this episode: Augur of Ebrietas, Third of Umbilical Cord, Lecture theater key, Lead Elixir, Fading lake rune, Stunning deep sea rune, Great deep sea rune, Sinister, Resonant Bell, Sedative, Great Lake rune, Choir set, Hand lantern, Orphanage Key, Cosmic eye watcher badge, Ritual blood, Q...2022-05-1644 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeBath Messenger Dress-Up & MiscellaneousHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be spending time in the Hunter's Dream, adorning the loyal bath messengers in different outfits and learning about miscellaneous items. Gehrman and the Doll await you! Items in this episode: Black Messenger Hat, Madman set, Bloody Messenger Head Bandage, Shaman Bone Blade, Messenger Head Bandage, Shining coins, Throwing knife, Messenger Top Hat, Blood of Arianna, Blood of Adella, White Messenger Ribbon, Old hunter bell, Saw Hunter Badge, Red Messenger Ribbon, Ludwig’s rifle, Worn Messenger Top Hat, Hun...2022-04-1143 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeCainhurstHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be clamoring about the forbidden castle Cainhurst. Martyr Logarius awaits you! Items in this episode: Reiterpallasch, Noble dress, Executioner set, Logarius' Wheel, Vileblood Register, Evelyn, Executioner's gloves, Knight’s set, Crown of illusions, Executioners covenant, Vileblood covenant, Blood stone chunk, Corruption rune, Cainhurst badge, Unopened summons, Wheel hunter badge, Cainhurst set -- Written, produced, and hosted by Jess Boddy Follow her on Twitch and Twitter! https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn https://twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Mus...2022-03-2148 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeByrgenwerthHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be exploring the peculiar college of Byrgenwerth. Rommy Mommy—I mean, Rom the Vacuous Spider—awaits you! Items in this episode: Arcane lake rune, Great one’s wisdom, Umbilical Cord (Iosefka), Notebook, Student set, Lunarium Key, Empty phantasm shell, Eye rune, Graveguard set, Rosmarinus, A call beyond, Hunter’s torch, tomb prospector set, Beckoning Bell, Ludwig’s holy blade, Old hunter bone, Kin coldblood, Heir rune, Upper cathedral key, Tiny tonitrus, Beast claw, Clawmark rune -- Writ...2022-03-1455 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeAbandoned Workshop & Forbidden WoodsHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be happening upon the Abandoned Workshop and tussling with snakes in the Forbidden Woods. The Shadows of Yharnam await you! Items in this episode: Small hair ornament, Doll set, Third Umbilical Cord (workshop), Common Yharnam set, Frenzied coldblood, Tonsil stone, Blue elixir, White church set, Communion rune, Tear stone, Beast Roar, Cainhurst Summons, Poison knife, Madaras Whistle, Oedon Writhe rune, Clear deep sea rune, Dissipating lake rune, Cannon, The league covenant, Clockwise metamorphosis rune, Anti-clockwise metamorphosis rune, Bl...2022-03-0744 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeHemwick Charnel Lane & Yahar’gul, Unseen VillageHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be exploring Hemwick Charnel Lane and somehow waking up in Yahar'gul. The Witches of Hemwick and Darkbeast Paarl await you! Items in this episode: Stake driver, Charred hunter set, Rifle spear, Beast blood pellet, Formless Oeden rune, Radiant sword hunter badge, Beast rune, Yharnam hunter set, Twin bloodstone shards, Bone Marrow Ash, Lake rune, Pebble, Bloodshot eyeball, Rune workshop tool, Moon rune, Bolt paper, Tonitrus, Yahargul set, Spark hunter badge -- Written, produced, and h...2022-02-2842 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeCathedral Ward & Old YharnamHello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be exploring the Cathedral Ward and heading down into Old Yharnam. Vicar Amelia and the Blood-starved Beast await you! Items in this episode: Hunter chief emblem, Flamesprayer, Monocular, Numbing mist, Saw spear, Fire paper, Gold pendant, Black church set, Torch, Wooden shield, Gatling gun, Ashen hunter set, Powder Keg Hunter badge, Henryk’s set, Blood stone shard, Pungent blood cocktails, Madman's knowledge, Hunter set + top hat, Antidote, Thick coldblood -- Written, produced, and hosted by Jes...2022-02-2144 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeCentral Yharnam Hello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. This time, you'll be creating your character and battling your way through Central Yharnam. Cleric Beast and Father Gascoigne await you! Items in this episode: Saw cleaver, Hunter axe, Threaded cane, Foreign armor set, Hunter pistol, Hunter blunderbuss, Blood vial, Quicksilver bullets, Bold hunters mark, Tiny music box, Sword hunter badge, Small resonant bell, Kirkhammer, Repeating pistol, Oeden tomb key, Molotov cocktails, Oil urns, Blood gem workshop tool, Red jeweled brooch, Gasgoine’s set, Coldblood dew -- Written, produced, and hosted by Jess Boddy Follow her...2022-02-1434 min

Soulsborne SleepytimeSeason 1 Trailer: Bloodborne Hello, good hunter. We're here to welcome you into the dream and look after you. Starting February 14th, listen to the lore of the critically-acclaimed FromSoftware game Bloodborne and comfortably drift off to sleep. Each episode contains over 20 item descriptions, relaxation techniques, and will fully immerse you in locales like Yharnam, Cainhurst, and more. New episodes every Monday! -- Written, produced, and hosted by Jess Boddy Follow her on Twitch and Twitter! https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn https://twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Music created by Corbin Wescott Follow him on Twitch and Soundcloud! https://www.twitch.tv/rk_studios https://soundcloud.co...2022-01-3000 min