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E76 - Bird Bones and the Mind's Eye
Camden, Margaret, and guest David discuss if bird bones are hollow so birds can fly (6:48) and whether everyone sees things the same way in their mind (22:09).Camden's Misconception: Bird bones are…
E75 - Vampire Bats and Soap
Camden and Margaret discuss whether vampire bats actually suck blood and whether antibacterial soap is better for you than regular soap.
E74 - Asteroids and Concussions
Camden and Margaret discuss if asteroids really look like cratered potatoes (2:52) and whether you have to lose consciousness to have a concussion (11:49).Camden's Misconception: Asteroids look like…
E73 - Dust and Ears
Camden and Margaret discuss if household dust is mostly just your dead skin floating around (2:45) and whether our ears keep getting bigger our entire lives (16:05).Camden's Misconception: Dust is…
E72 - Ladybugs and Steak
Margaret and Camden discuss whether the spots on a ladybug determine its age (08:54) and if the red liquid that comes out of your steak is actually blood (22:02).
E71 - Mushrooms and Igloos
Margaret and Camden discuss whether mushrooms are actually plants (07:24) and what makes up an igloo (20:56).
E70 - Uranium and Sharks
Camden and Margaret discuss if it's dangerous to touch uranium and if sharks have to keep moving in order to breathe.
E69 - Attention Spans, Perpetual Motion, and Onions
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.
DPOYL 68 - Bears, Mosquitoes, and Skunks
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 skunk…
DPOYL 67 - Caffeine, Morning After Pills, and Bluetooth
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.
GCEA 13 - Weedle
In this episode we discuss the 13th Pokémon, Weedle! We talk about insect venom and animals that can sting with their head!
E66 - Asteroids and the Uterus
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.
GCEA E12 - Butterfree
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, and…
GCEA E11 - Metapod
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!
E65: Chloroform and Batteries
Margaret and Camden discuss if chloroform knocks people out quickly and if it's bad to charge your phone for too long.
GCEA E10: Caterpie
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)!
E64 - Species and Daddy Long Legs
Camden and Margaret discuss what a "species" is and if daddy long legs are really the most venomous spider.
E63 - Falling Cats and Digestion
Margaret and Camden discuss if if cats always land on their feet and if the stomach is where digestion happens.
E62 - Eating Local
Camden and Margaret discuss if if eating local is always better for the environment.
GCEA E9: Blastoise
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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