Podcasts by Dont Pee on Your Leg (and other scientific misconceptions)
Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? Is it a good idea to pee on your leg after a jellyfish sting? Join biologists Camden and Margaret as they explore and address these scientific misconceptions and many more!
With new episodes every two weeks, join the discussion of scientific misconceptions, with the hope of you learning something you didn’t already know about the world! If you have scientific misconceptions that you’d like explained or want to provide feedback to us, please email us at dontpeeonyourleg@gmail.com.
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E71 - Mushrooms and Igloos from 2023-12-08T07:00
Margaret and Camden discuss whether mushrooms are actually plants (07:24) and what makes up an igloo (20:56).
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E70 - Uranium and Sharks from 2023-01-20T07:00
Camden and Margaret discuss if it's dangerous to touch uranium and if sharks have to keep moving in order to breathe.
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E69 - Attention Spans, Perpetual Motion, and Onions from 2022-10-14T07:00
Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Morgan to discuss if attention spans are decreasing, if perpetual motion machines are possible, and how to cut onions without crying.
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DPOYL 68 - Bears, Mosquitoes, and Skunks from 2022-09-23T07:00
Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Nick to discuss if you should play "dead" in front of a bear, ways to relieve itchy mosquito bites, and if tomato juice gets rid of the smell of sk...
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DPOYL 67 - Caffeine, Morning After Pills, and Bluetooth from 2022-09-09T06:30
Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if caffeine really does dehydrate you, how morning after pills work, and how bluetooth works.
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GCEA 13 - Weedle from 2022-06-17T06:33
In this episode we discuss the 13th Pokémon, Weedle! We talk about insect venom and animals that can sting with their head!
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E66 - Asteroids and the Uterus from 2022-05-20T07:00
Camden and Margaret discuss if flying through asteroid fields is dangerous, whether the uterus can "wander", and if the uterus is connected to the digestive system.
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GCEA E12 - Butterfree from 2022-04-08T07:00
In this episode Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend John to discuss the 12th Pokémon, Butterfree! We talk about if butterflies can ever be poisonous, how butterflies smell and taste, ...
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GCEA E11 - Metapod from 2022-02-25T06:00
In this episode we discuss the 11th Pokémon, Metapod! We talk about how caterpillars become a chrysalis (or cocoon?) and what a "soft shell" crab is!
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E65: Chloroform and Batteries from 2022-01-22T17:17:51
Margaret and Camden discuss if chloroform knocks people out quickly and if it's bad to charge your phone for too long.
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GCEA E10: Caterpie from 2021-12-31T06:00
In this episode we discuss the 10th Pokémon, Caterpie! We talk about how caterpillars use both chemical defenses (like stink and venom) and physical defenses (like mimicry)!
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E64 - Species and Daddy Long Legs from 2021-12-10T07:00
Camden and Margaret discuss what a "species" is and if daddy long legs are really the most venomous spider.
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E63 - Falling Cats and Digestion from 2021-10-22T07:00
Margaret and Camden discuss if if cats always land on their feet and if the stomach is where digestion happens.
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E62 - Eating Local from 2021-08-13T07:30
Camden and Margaret discuss if if eating local is always better for the environment.
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GCEA E9: Blastoise from 2021-07-16T10:09:29
In this episode we discuss the 9th Pokémon, Blastoise! We talk about how siphons work in animals and how fire hoses work!
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E61 - Violent Video Games, Sterile Urine, and Contacts from 2021-07-02T07:00
Margaret and Camden are joined by their friends Michael and David to discuss if violent video games really make people violent, if urine is sterile, and if contacts can get stuck in your eye.
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E60 - Cows and Mutations from 2021-06-18T07:00
Margaret and Camden discuss if cows can go down stairs or be tipped over and if all mutations are bad.
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GCEA E7: Squirtle from 2021-06-11T10:52:11
In this episode we discuss the 7th Pokémon, Squirtle! We talk about if turtles are born with shells and the amazing archer fish!
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After Hours E2 from 2021-05-21T07:00
(Parental advisory: this episode will contain some adult themes!) On the 2nd episode of our special "After Hours" misconceptions, Camden and Margaret discuss if pineapple juice affects semen and...
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E59 - Tornadoes and Pink Eye from 2021-05-07T08:05:19
Camden and Margaret discuss if tornadoes can't hit big cities and farting on a pillow can give you pink eye.
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GCEA E5: Charmeleon from 2021-04-30T09:27:26
In this episode we discuss the 5th Pokémon, Charmeleon! We talk about real chameleons and the different colors of flames.
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E58 - Butterfly Wings from 2021-04-23T11:55:23
Margaret discusses if touching a butterfly's wings prevents it from flying (while Camden sleeps off his COVID vaccine side-effects).
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E57 - Color Vision and Vaccines from 2021-04-09T07:00
Camden and Margaret discuss if color blindness means you can't see color and why most vaccines are injected into your arm.
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GCEA E3: Venusaur from 2021-04-02T11:06:15
In this episode we discuss the 3rd Pokémon, Venusaur! We talk about how plants move towards light and the amazing corpse plant!
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E56 - Limbs and Radioactivity from 2021-03-26T07:00
Margaret and Camden discuss if Hansen's Disease ("Leprosy") can lead to you losing your limbs and if all radioactive things are dangerous.
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GCEA E1: Bulbasaur from 2021-03-12T07:00
Welcome to the first episode of "Gotta Classify 'Em All!", a new show where Pokémon meet science! Episode 1 discusses Pokédex #1, Bulbasaur, and the real-life cool plants and animals that resemble it!
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E55 - Photographic and Short-Term Memories from 2021-02-26T07:00
Margaret and Camden discuss if photographic memories are real and if you can only remember 7 things in your short term memory.
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E54 - Mitochondria and Sneezing from 2021-02-13T10:10:44
On episode 54, Camden and Margaret discuss if mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell and if your heart stops when you sneeze.
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E53 - Prairies, Lies, and Predicting Weather from 2021-01-29T07:01
Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if prairie plants use deep roots to absorb water, if lie detectors work, and if joint pain can predict the weather.
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E52 - Whales and Clouds from 2021-01-15T08:17:43
On episode 52, Margaret and Camden discuss if whales blow water out their blowholes and if clouds are "light" or "heavy".
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E51 - Cookie Dough And Twins from 2021-01-01T12:49
On episode 51, Margaret and Camden discuss if eating raw cookie dough is dangerous and if twins "run" in the family.
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E50 - 120 Misconceptions from 2020-12-18T07:00
On episode 50, Margaret and Camden look back at 50 episodes covering 120 scientific misconceptions!
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E49 - Chemicals And The Moon from 2020-12-04T11:14
On episode 49, Margaret and Camden discuss if you shouldn't eat things you can't pronounce and if there is a "dark side" of the moon.
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E48 - Burns And Wine from 2020-11-20T08:00
On Episode 48, Camden and Margaret discuss if butter can heal burns and if sulfites in red wine cause headaches.
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E47 - Exploding Birds, Cutting Rings, And Honey from 2020-11-07T14:39
On Episode 47, Margaret and Camden are joined by their friends, Mia and Riley! They discuss if throwing rice at weddings is bad for birds, if you can cut titanium rings, and how bees make honey.
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E46 - BMI And Moss from 2020-10-16T08:00
On Episode 46, Margaret and Camden discuss if BMI is an accurate assessment of your health and if moss grows on the north side of trees.
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E45 - Yawning And Goldfish from 2020-10-02T07:00
On Episode 45, Camden and Margaret discuss if people yawn to get more oxygen and if goldfish grow to the size of their tank.
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E44 - Human Errors With Nathan H. Lents from 2020-09-24T06:00
On Episode 44, Camden and Margaret are joined by scientist, professor and author of the book "Human Errors", Nathan H. Lents. They discuss if evolution leads to "perfection" and if humans are the ...
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E43 - Aluminum Foil and Celery from 2020-09-18T07:00
On Episode 43, Margaret and Camden discuss if there is a difference between the shiny and dull side of aluminum foil and if celery has "negative calories".
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E42 - Fruit And Detox 'Cleanses' from 2020-09-04T07:00
On Episode 42, Camden and Margaret discuss there are "male" and "female" fruits and if detox cleanses actually work.
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E41 - Frog Sounds, Dreams, and Spiderwebs from 2020-08-21T07:00
On Episode 40, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Jordan! They discuss if frogs make the sound "ribbit", if everyone dreams, and if all spiders make webs.
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After Hours E1 from 2020-08-14T07:00
On this very special first episode of "After Hours" misconceptions, Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend Brooke. They discuss if vodka-soaked tampons can make you drunk, if hand size corr...
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E40 - Grumpy Cats, Wikipedia, and Wounds from 2020-08-07T07:00
On Episode 40, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Brooke! They discuss if cats really are mean, if Wikipedia is a reliable source, and if you should let cuts "breathe" as they heal.
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E39 - Dog Mouths And Masks from 2020-07-24T07:00
On Episode 39, Margaret and Camden discuss if people if dog mouths are cleaner than ours and if wearing a mask reduces the amount of oxygen you breathe.
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E38 - Learning Styles And Worms from 2020-07-10T07:00
On Episode 38, Camden and Margaret discuss if people have different "Learning Styles" and if worms are good for the soil.
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E37 - DNA And Placentas from 2020-06-26T07:00
On Episode 37, Camden and Margaret discuss if every cell in your body contains the same DNA and whether it's safe to eat a placenta.
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E36 - Multitasking And Spider Closeness from 2020-06-12T07:00
On Episode 36, Camden and Margaret discuss if it's possible to multitask well and if you are always within 3 to 6 feet of a spider.
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E35 - Protein And Teeth Whitening from 2020-05-29T07:00
On Episode 35, Camden and Margaret discuss if you get enough protein from a plant-based diet and if you can whiten your teeth with strawberries.
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E34 - Sneezing And Hot Frogs from 2020-05-15T07:00
On Episode 34, Margaret and Camden discuss if you can sneeze with your eyes open and if a frog gets used to slowly boiling water.
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E33 - Warts And Flocks from 2020-05-01T07:00
On Episode 33, Margaret and Camden discuss if touching a frog or toad can give you warts and if "birds of a feather flock together".
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E32 - Hummingbirds, 'Killing' Viruses, And Expiration Dates from 2020-04-17T10:35
On Episode 32, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, David! They discuss if hummingbirds can drink red dye, if viruses are alive, and whether "expired" food is still good.
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E31 - "Five" Senses And Dropping Pennies from 2020-04-03T07:00
On Episode 31, Camden and Margaret discuss if there are more than just five senses and if dropping a penny off a building can hurt you.
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E30 - Red On Yellow And Lightning Strikes from 2020-03-20T00:00
On Episode 30, Camden and Margaret discuss if the old rhyme "Red on Yellow" will help you figured out if a snake is dangerous and if lightning can strike the same place twice.
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E29 - Dog Vision And Dog Sweat from 2020-02-21T09:21
On Episode 29, Camden and Margaret discuss what if dogs can see colors and how dogs "sweat".
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E28 - Fungus And Periods from 2020-02-05T22:57
On Episode 28, Camden and Margaret discuss what if fungus are plants and whether periods can "sync up".
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E27 - Brain Cells, Popping Knuckles, And 'Red' Bulls from 2020-01-24T21:46
On Episode 27, Camden and Margaret are joined by Peter. They discuss what 'kills' brain cells, if popping your knuckles is bad for you, and if bulls 'hate' the color red!
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E26 - Scared Elephants, Lifespans, And Migration from 2020-01-10T07:00
On Episode 26, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Brooke. They discuss if elephants are afraid of mice, if humans have drastically increased their lifespan over time, and if birds migra...
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E25 - Spicy Seeds, Embalming, and The Coriolis Effect from 2019-12-27T09:00
On Episode 25, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend David. They discuss if seeds really are the spiciest part of the pepper, if embalming really keeps you preserved forever, and if water ...
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E24 - Flu Shots And Antlers from 2019-12-13T15:01
On Episode 24, Camden and Margaret, albeit sick, discuss whether flu shots contain live viruses (and if they can make you sick) and if deer have antlers or horns (and what's the difference)?
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E23 - Tryptophan, Opossums, And 'Blind' Bats from 2019-11-29T14:26
On Episode 23, Camden and Margaret are joined by Brooke (for the 2nd time!)! They discuss why whether you're sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner due to tryptophan in turkey, whether opossums are pests...
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E22 - Hotwiring, Ostriches, Bidets from 2019-11-15T17:36
On Episode 22, Camden and Margaret are joined by for the second time by their friend, Jordan! They discuss why whether you can hotwire cars, if ostriches stick their head in the sand, and if toilet...
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E21 - Air Tanks, Seasons, Snake Venom, and Sugar from 2019-10-29T23:22
On Episode 21, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friends, Lindsay and Chris! They discuss why "oxygen" tanks used for diving contain more than oxygen, how Earth's tilt causes seasons, whether...
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E1 - Jellies And Oxygen from 2019-10-17T22:17
On their very first episode, Camden and Margaret discuss whether peeing on your leg will cure a jellyfish sting and whether plants need oxygen to live.
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E20 - Leaves And Nails from 2019-10-04T09:00
On Episode 20(!), Camden and Margaret discuss why leaves change color and 'fall' off trees and whether your finger nails really keep growing after you die. PLUS, they have a special surprise!
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E19 - Reference Man, River Sharks, And Reinforcement from 2019-09-20T10:27
On Episode 19, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Doug. Listen as they discuss if we really are made of more bacteria than human cells, if more than just one shark can live in freshwat...
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E18 - 5 Second Rule And Hair from 2019-09-05T23:01
On Episode 18, Camden and Margaret discuss if the 5 second rule really keeps you safe from diseases and if shaving your hair makes it grow longer, denser, stronger, etc.
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E17 - Cats, Spiders, Cats from 2019-08-22T23:56
On Episode 17, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Brooke. Listen as they discuss if cats can give you diseases, if you actually eat 8 spiders a year while you sleep, and if cats can dr...
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E16 - Owls And Cryonics from 2019-07-26T00:21
On Episode 16, Camden and Margaret discuss if owls are truly 'wise' and if it's possible to 'freeze' your body after you die.
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E15 - Worms, 10,000 Steps, and Allergies from 2019-07-12T17:55
On Episode 15, Camden and Margaret welcome TWO guests, Mia and Riley as they discuss if worms can regenerate when cut in half, whether you need to walk 10,000 steps a day, and what causes plant all...
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E14 - Minisode: Lots Of Bones from 2019-06-27T18:19
On Episode 14, Camden hosts our second ever minisode with rapid-fire misconceptions all about bones!
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E13 - Minisode: Rapid Fire Misconceptions! from 2019-06-06T18:56
On Episode 13, Margaret hosts our first minisode with rapid-fire misconceptions! Octopodes, tentacles, twinkies, bee hives, and swimming!
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E12 - Brain Power&Sleepwalking from 2019-05-24T09:46
On Episode 12, Margaret and Camden discuss whether you use only 10% of your brain and the safest way to wake a sleepwalker.
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E11 - Swallowing Gum And Dog Years from 2019-05-10T00:28
On Episode 11, Camden and Margaret discuss if it really takes 7 years to digest gum and if dog years are really equivalent to 7 human years.
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E10 - Shark Cancer, Listening Devices,&Gold Fish Memory from 2019-04-25T20:00
On Episode 10, Camden and Margaret are joined in London by their friend, David. Listen as they discuss if sharks really do get cancer, if your smart devices are secretly recording you, and if gold ...
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E9 - Body Temperature And House Flies from 2019-03-15T00:35
On Episode 9, Camden and Margaret discuss if the human body temperature is really 98.6°F and if house flies only live 24 hours.
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E8 - Theories, Laws, And The Great Wall Of China from 2019-03-01T10:00
On Episode 8, Margaret and Camden discuss why theories aren't the same as laws and whether you can see the Great Wall of China from space.
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E7 - Feed A Cold And Oyster Aphrodisiacs from 2019-02-15T00:27
On Episode 7, Margaret and Camden discuss why oysters aren't aphrodisiacs and why you shouldn't starve yourself when you're sick.
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E6 - MSG And Sharks from 2019-02-01T00:11
On Episode 6, Margaret and Camden discuss why MSG is safe to eat and why sharks are not man-eaters.
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E5 - Taste Buds, Penguins vs Polar Bears, and Alpha Wolves from 2019-01-18T08:00
On Episode 5, Margaret and Camden are joined by guest host, Peter! They discuss if your tongues has different taste zones, if penguins live with polar bears, and whether wolf packs have alpha males.
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E2 - Turtles&Oxygen from 2018-12-29T18:00
On Episode 2, Margaret and Camden discuss turtles vs. tortoises and how animals get oxygen underwater!
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E3 - Blue Blood, Poop Plugs, And Baby Birds from 2018-12-29T18:00
On Episode 3, Margaret and Camden are joined by guest host, Laura! They discuss the color of blood, how bears hibernate, and whether you can pick up baby birds.
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E4 - Surviving Space, Camel Fat,&Socio/Psychopathy from 2018-12-28T18:00
On Episode 4, Margaret and Camden are joined by guest host, Jordan! They discuss the whether your head would explode in space, if camels store water in their humps, and the difference between socio...
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