
Step into the fascinating world where medicine meets mystery. Each episode unpacks strange symptoms, forgotten cures, and unbelievable true stories from the history of science and the human body — all explained in a way that’s clear, engaging, and sometimes a little humorous. From bizarre medical cases to the curious origins of life-saving treatments, we explore the “wait… is that real?” moments t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Categories | ScienceComedy | ||||

Who Started the First STD? (Spoiler: Not Humans.)
Everyone knows STDs are transmitted through sex… but have you ever stopped to wonder where the first STD came from? Who was that very first human that got infected — and how did it happen before mode... more
Ever caught your stomach making a scene in a quiet room? Let’s dive into the science behind hunger sounds, why your brain joins the noise, and what your gut is really trying to say.
Ever looked in the mirror after crying and thought, “Wait… why do I look kind of amazing?”
In this episode, we unpack the crying glow — the strange mix of biology, emotion, and culture that makes vulnerability look beautiful.
From blood circulation... more
We’ve all done it—walk into a room and instantly forget why. In this episode, we unpack the doorway effect, how context-dependent and prospective memory work, why fatigue and multitasking make it worse, and simple, science-backed fixes you can try to... more
Do you drift into a car nap and then pop awake at that last turn on your commute? In this episode, we decode the everyday mystery with accessible neuroscience: how your inner clock estimates travel time, how noise drops (from avenue to side street) n... more
Books lull you, phones wire you. We unpack dopamine hits, blue-light timing, and habit loops—and how to read without nodding off and reclaim your nights.
#sleep, #blue light, #dopamine, #melatonin, #bedtime scrolling, #reading fatigue, #reward predi... more
Ever had a song loop in your head long after the music stopped? That’s an earworm — also known as involuntary musical imagery. In this episode, Wendy and Jeff explore why catchy tunes hijack our brains, from memory loops to stress triggers.
We’ll sh... more
Phantom smells are more common than you think—but why do they happen, and what do they reveal about our sense of smell? In this episode, we uncover the strange science of olfaction, from phantom odors and brain pathways to the surgical risks of rhino... more
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