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It’s a pretty safe assumption that people have been born with birthmarks since humanity began, and between then and now we’ve come up with some wacky, even dangerous, explanations for them – even a few that survive still today. Learn all about them in this classic episode.See omn ... Show More

Since the age of Descartes, science has put all of its eggs in the basket of determinism, the idea that with accurate enough measurements any aspect of the universe could be predicted. But the universe, it turns out, is not so tidy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa ... Show More

It's a confusing part of climate change when it seems winter is as cold as ever, but as global temperatures creep ever so slightly higher, a cascade of catastrophic events will almost surely follow. The ball is in humanity's court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati ... Show More

They eat trash and they look a little freaky, but the North American opossum is a smart, clean, disease-fighting, and all-around fascinating creature. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/opossums-so-dar ... Show More

Please Hold To My Hand. In this classic, we pun our way through the fourth episode of The Last of Us tv show, discussing bonding and of course sad murder dads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this monster-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss a creature most dreadful to the mariners of old: the mythical siren.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Hi Sixteeth Minute (Of Fame) Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show, Weird Little Guys. About the show: Investigative journalist Molly Conger takes you beyond the headlines to examine some of the worst people on the planet, most of whom you’ve never heard of. These ... Show More

<p>Why should you listen to a podcast called Wild Geese? Well, maybe because you want to feel the wonder of a Mary Oliver poem strewn throughout your morning commute.</p> <p><br></p> <p>My name is Anna Corinne, and together, I think we&#39;ll make a pretty good gaggle (that&#39;s ... Show More

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the amazing social power of urine, especially as it relates to urine-based communication in the animal world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

RAVENOUS RAPTOR FANS REJOICE! Tonight, by special request, we celebrate OWLS!-- and all that they are amazingly capable of! Even if you have a fear of owls, we invite you to cozy up in The Reading Room to hear of their luscious history and alluring lore... and even what they're h ... Show More

I answer your questions, from how an elephant gets so big on grass alone, to animal schedules, witchy familars and suspiciously crab-like aliens! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

If it’s on the list, we must resist! In this episode, Rhett & Link are talking about their “Top 5 Absolutely Nots” list, as well as giving some advice on being a girl dad, how to grow a backbone, and stop being a people pleaser. Plus, Rhett has dinner with a tall guy and makes a ... Show More