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Don't Pee on Your Leg (and other scientific misconceptions)

Two Birds, One Sconepodcasts.apple.com
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 [email protected]. "Don't Pee on Your Leg" (DPOYL) is a podcast produced by Two Birds, One Scone. Articles, blog posts, and more about what you can do every day to conserve our environment can be found at www.twobirdsonescone.org.
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Episodes

E52 - Whales and Clouds

On episode 52, Margaret and Camden discuss if whales blow water out their blowholes and if clouds are "light" or "heavy".

Jan 15, 202138 min

E51 - Cookie Dough And Twins

On episode 51, Margaret and Camden discuss if eating raw cookie dough is dangerous and if twins "run" in the family.

Jan 01, 202139 min

E50 - 120 Misconceptions

On episode 50, Margaret and Camden look back at 50 episodes covering 120 scientific misconceptions!

Dec 18, 202042 min

E49 - Chemicals And The Moon

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.

Dec 04, 202041 min

E48 - Burns And Wine

On Episode 48, Camden and Margaret discuss if butter can heal burns and if sulfites in red wine cause headaches.

Nov 20, 202046 min

E47 - Exploding Birds, Cutting Rings, And Honey

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.

Nov 07, 202053 min

E46 - BMI And Moss

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.

Oct 16, 202054 min

E45 - Yawning And Goldfish

On Episode 45, Camden and Margaret discuss if people yawn to get more oxygen and if goldfish grow to the size of their tank.

Oct 02, 202052 min

E44 - Human Errors With Nathan H. Lents

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 perfect form of evolution.

Sep 24, 20201 hr 6 min

E43 - Aluminum Foil and Celery

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".

Sep 18, 202045 min

E42 - Fruit And Detox 'Cleanses'

On Episode 42, Camden and Margaret discuss there are "male" and "female" fruits and if detox cleanses actually work.

Sep 04, 202057 min

Teaser

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! New episodes are released every other Friday!

Aug 28, 20202 min

E41 - Frog Sounds, Dreams, and Spiderwebs

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.

Aug 21, 20201 hr 14 min

After Hours E1

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 correlates with penis size, and if hymens can "break" or determine "virginity". Parental advisory: this episode will contain some adult themes!

Aug 14, 20201 hr 16 min

E40 - Grumpy Cats, Wikipedia, and Wounds

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.

Aug 07, 20201 hr 18 min

E39 - Dog Mouths And Masks

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.

Jul 24, 202050 min

E38 - Learning Styles And Worms

On Episode 38, Camden and Margaret discuss if people have different "Learning Styles" and if worms are good for the soil.

Jul 10, 202055 min

E37 - DNA And Placentas

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.

Jun 26, 202051 min

E35 - Protein And Teeth Whitening

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.

May 29, 202057 min

E34 - Sneezing And Hot Frogs

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.

May 15, 202051 min

E33 - Warts And Flocks

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".

May 01, 202046 min

E30 - Red On Yellow And Lightning Strikes

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.

Mar 20, 202038 min

E28 - Fungus And Periods

On Episode 28, Camden and Margaret discuss what if fungus are plants and whether periods can "sync up".

Feb 06, 202046 min

E26 - Scared Elephants, Lifespans, And Migration

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 migrate because it's too cold outside.

Jan 10, 20201 hr 2 min

E25 - Spicy Seeds, Embalming, and The Coriolis Effect

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 drains in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

Dec 27, 201957 min
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