Welcome back to a brand new season of fascinating facts and peculiar knowledge! The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week podcast is thrilled to announce the launch of Season 9, bringing you even more of the strange and wonderful corners of science and beyond.
In this exciting kickoff episode, we’re joined by Mary Beth Griggs, esteemed science editor from MIT Technology Review and a former champion of weirdness herself! Mary Beth dives deep into the surprisingly sophisticated science of self-sealing seal noses – yes, you read that right! Prepare to be amazed by the biological ingenuity behind how seals keep water out of their noses.
But the weirdness doesn’t stop there. Laura joins the conversation to unravel the unexpected story of poodles participating in the grueling Iditarod race. Discover how these seemingly delicate dogs proved their mettle in one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges.
And rounding out our trio of bizarre brilliance, Rachel tackles the age-old question: Why are orange cats… well, the way they are? Prepare for a purr-fectly insightful exploration into the unique personalities and genetics of our ginger feline friends.
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