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 ...
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E72 - Ladybugs and Steak
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Margaret and Camden discuss whether the spots on a ladybug determine its age (08:54) and if the red liquid that comes out of your steak is actually blood (22:02).
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E71 - Mushrooms and Igloos
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Margaret and Camden discuss whether mushrooms are actually plants (07:24) and what makes up an igloo (20:56).Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E70 - Uranium and Sharks
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Camden and Margaret discuss if it's dangerous to touch uranium and if sharks have to keep moving in order to breathe.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E69 - Attention Spans, Perpetual Motion, and Onions
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Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Morgan to discuss if attention spans are decreasing, if perpetual motion machines are possible, and how to cut onions without crying.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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DPOYL 68 - Bears, Mosquitoes, and Skunks
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Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Nick to discuss if you should play "dead" in front of a bear, ways to relieve itchy mosquito bites, and if tomato juice gets rid of the smell of skunk spray.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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DPOYL 67 - Caffeine, Morning After Pills, and Bluetooth
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Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if caffeine really does dehydrate you, how morning after pills work, and how bluetooth works.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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In this episode we discuss the 13th Pokémon, Weedle! We talk about insect venom and animals that can sting with their head!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E66 - Asteroids and the Uterus
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Camden and Margaret discuss if flying through asteroid fields is dangerous, whether the uterus can "wander", and if the uterus is connected to the digestive system.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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GCEA E12 - Butterfree
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In this episode Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend John to discuss the 12th Pokémon, Butterfree! We talk about if butterflies can ever be poisonous, how butterflies smell and taste, and if butterflies can fly in the rain!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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In this episode we discuss the 11th Pokémon, Metapod! We talk about how caterpillars become a chrysalis (or cocoon?) and what a "soft shell" crab is!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E65: Chloroform and Batteries
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Margaret and Camden discuss if chloroform knocks people out quickly and if it's bad to charge your phone for too long.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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In this episode we discuss the 10th Pokémon, Caterpie! We talk about how caterpillars use both chemical defenses (like stink and venom) and physical defenses (like mimicry)!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E64 - Species and Daddy Long Legs
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Camden and Margaret discuss what a "species" is and if daddy long legs are really the most venomous spider.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E63 - Falling Cats and Digestion
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Margaret and Camden discuss if if cats always land on their feet and if the stomach is where digestion happens.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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Camden and Margaret discuss if if eating local is always better for the environment.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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In this episode we discuss the 9th Pokémon, Blastoise! We talk about how siphons work in animals and how fire hoses work!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E61 - Violent Video Games, Sterile Urine, and Contacts
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Margaret and Camden are joined by their friends Michael and David to discuss if violent video games really make people violent, if urine is sterile, and if contacts can get stuck in your eye.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E60 - Cows and Mutations
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Margaret and Camden discuss if cows can go down stairs or be tipped over and if all mutations are bad.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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In this episode we discuss the 7th Pokémon, Squirtle! We talk about if turtles are born with shells and the amazing archer fish!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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(Parental advisory: this episode will contain some adult themes!) On the 2nd episode of our special "After Hours" misconceptions, Camden and Margaret discuss if pineapple juice affects semen and if you can get an STI from a toilet seat.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E59 - Tornadoes and Pink Eye
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Camden and Margaret discuss if tornadoes can't hit big cities and farting on a pillow can give you pink eye.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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In this episode we discuss the 5th Pokémon, Charmeleon! We talk about real chameleons and the different colors of flames.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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Margaret discusses if touching a butterfly's wings prevents it from flying (while Camden sleeps off his COVID vaccine side-effects).Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E57 - Color Vision and Vaccines
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Camden and Margaret discuss if color blindness means you can't see color and why most vaccines are injected into your arm.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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In this episode we discuss the 3rd Pokémon, Venusaur! We talk about how plants move towards light and the amazing corpse plant!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E56 - Limbs and Radioactivity
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Margaret and Camden discuss if Hansen's Disease ("Leprosy") can lead to you losing your limbs and if all radioactive things are dangerous.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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Welcome to the first episode of "Gotta Classify 'Em All!", a new show where Pokémon meet science! Episode 1 discusses Pokédex #1, Bulbasaur, and the real-life cool plants and animals that resemble it!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E55 - Photographic and Short-Term Memories
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Margaret and Camden discuss if photographic memories are real and if you can only remember 7 things in your short term memory.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E54 - Mitochondria and Sneezing
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On episode 54, Camden and Margaret discuss if mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell and if your heart stops when you sneeze.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E53 - Prairies, Lies, and Predicting Weather
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Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if prairie plants use deep roots to absorb water, if lie detectors work, and if joint pain can predict the weather.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E52 - Whales and Clouds
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On episode 52, Margaret and Camden discuss if whales blow water out their blowholes and if clouds are "light" or "heavy".Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E51 - Cookie Dough And Twins
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On episode 51, Margaret and Camden discuss if eating raw cookie dough is dangerous and if twins "run" in the family.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E50 - 120 Misconceptions
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On episode 50, Margaret and Camden look back at 50 episodes covering 120 scientific misconceptions!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E49 - Chemicals And The Moon
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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On Episode 48, Camden and Margaret discuss if butter can heal burns and if sulfites in red wine cause headaches.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E47 - Exploding Birds, Cutting Rings, And Honey
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E45 - Yawning And Goldfish
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On Episode 45, Camden and Margaret discuss if people yawn to get more oxygen and if goldfish grow to the size of their tank.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E44 - Human Errors With Nathan H. Lents
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E43 - Aluminum Foil and Celery
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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".Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E42 - Fruit And Detox 'Cleanses'
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On Episode 42, Camden and Margaret discuss there are "male" and "female" fruits and if detox cleanses actually work.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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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!Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E41 - Frog Sounds, Dreams, and Spiderwebs
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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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!…
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E40 - Grumpy Cats, Wikipedia, and Wounds
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E39 - Dog Mouths And Masks
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E38 - Learning Styles And Worms
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On Episode 38, Camden and Margaret discuss if people have different "Learning Styles" and if worms are good for the soil.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E37 - DNA And Placentas
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E36 - Multitasking And Spider Closeness
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On Episode 36, Camden and Margaret discuss if it's possible to multitask well and if you are always within 3 to 6 feet of a spider.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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E35 - Protein And Teeth Whitening
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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.Von Two Birds, One Scone
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