This week I learned that a murder of crows has a soft side, that the Vatican paints its walls with milk, that in 1975 all of Iceland's women went on strike, and that mountain climbing can cause you to go temporarily insane.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;This week I learned that a murder of crows has a soft side, that the Vatican paints its walls with milk, that in 1975 all of Iceland's women went on strike, and that mountain climbing can cause you to go temporarily insane.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more, visit TheWeek.com/Podcasts&lt;/p&gt;
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Considerate crows | The Vatican's milky walls | When Iceland's women went on strike | Mountain-climbing madness

Ep. 79: This week I learned that crows make up after fights, and more

This week I learned the tasty way to kill the bacteria on your ice, why you should play Super Mario into your old age, that it's illegal to take a photo of the Eiffel Tower at night, and that our atmosphere is constantly protecting us against meteoroids.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week I learned the tasty way to kill the bacteria on your ice, why you should play Super Mario into your old age, that it's illegal to take a photo of the Eiffel Tower at night, and that our atmosphere is constantly protecting us against meteoroids.&lt;/p&gt;
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Your gross ice | Play Super Mario with Grandma | The Eiffel Tower at night | Our forcefield atmosphere

Ep. 78: The week I learned your ice is teeming with bacteria, and more

This week I learned that your dog is a nerd, the trick to learning a new skill faster, the tragic reason Canada gives Boston a Christmas tree every year, and that whales also exfoliate their skin.
For more, visit TheWeek.com/Podcasts.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week I learned that your dog is a nerd, the trick to learning a new skill faster, the tragic reason Canada gives Boston a Christmas tree every year, and that whales also exfoliate their skin.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more, visit TheWeek.com/Podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;
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Dogs are nerds |  The trick to learning new skills | The great Halifax explosion | Pumice stones for whales

Ep. 77: This week I learned dogs really are smarter than cats, and more

This week I learned that our stone-age female ancestors were strong as hell, that turtles breathe through their butts during the winter, that cuddling can change your genetics, and your perception of how much exercise you get can affect your longevity.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week I learned that our stone-age female ancestors were strong as hell, that turtles breathe through their butts during the winter, that cuddling can change your genetics, and your perception of how much exercise you get can affect your longevity.&lt;/p&gt;
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Prehistoric girl power | Turtles' butt-breathing power | How cuddling changes genetics | The negative power of perception 

Ep. 76: This week I learned that prehistoric women were ridiculously strong, and more

This week I learned about the time America celebrate Thanksgiving twice in one year, where the wishbone tradition comes from, that gluten may not be to blame for your gluten sensitivity, and that country names aren’t at all original.
To read more about any of the facts mentioned, visit TheWeek.com/Podcasts.
And if you've come across any scientific tidbits, fascinating studies, or historical revelations that you'd like to share, email me at podcasts@theweek.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week I learned about the time America celebrate Thanksgiving twice in one year, where the wishbone tradition comes from, that gluten may not be to blame for your gluten sensitivity, and that country names aren’t at all original.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To read more about any of the facts mentioned, visit TheWeek.com/Podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And if you've come across any scientific tidbits, fascinating studies, or historical revelations that you'd like to share, email me at podcasts@theweek.com.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

America's Thanksgiving indecision | The long history of the wishbone | Your gluten-less gluten sensitivity | A primer on naming countries

Ep. 75: This week I learned America really struggled to pin down a date for Thanksgiving, and more

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