ARE YOU a sucker for an excellent Wikipedia spiral? Do you’re keen on crushing the competitors at trivia evening? Are you decided to be probably the most fascinating particular person at each social gathering you go to? Then you’re going to like The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.
On this hit Popular Science podcast, our hosts share the strangest, silliest, most fascinating tales they will discover from science, historical past, expertise, medication and extra. From the historical past of doctor-prescribed cannibalism, to tales of the world’s most devastating butter-fueled fires, to the weird legacy of aggressive guppy swallowing, this present has all of it. Accidental demise rays? Yes. Scientific rip-off artists? Obviously. Bugs with pee-related superpowers? All day lengthy.
Live present: August 24 at Caveat in NYC
Join the podcast hosts for a night of weird tales from science and historical past, hilariously academic visible aids, viewers video games, prizes and extra. PopSci+ members get $5 off tickets for the present or livestream with code BUTTERFIRE.
Longtime Weirdos will love our line-up, which incorporates beloved present alums Claire Maldarelli and Sara Chodosh together with host Rachel Feltman and producer Jess Boddy. See you there!
And when you can’t make it, verify out the common podcast each different Wednesday morning on Apple, Anchor, and wherever else you take heed to podcasts.