Curiosity Daily Podcast: Destroying Space-Time for Power (w/ Randall Munroe), Hourglass Figure Myths, Clown Science
Learn how to power your house by destroying the fabric of space-time, with help from xkcd creator Randall Munroe. Then, learn about the surprising reasons why hourglass figures are considered attractive; and, the scientific reason why clowns creep us out.
October 03, 2019
Episode Show Notes:
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
- The Evolutionary Reason Hourglass Figures Are Considered Attractive Isn't What You've Heard — https://curiosity.im/2la3Aw0
- Here's the Scientific Reason Why Clowns Creep Us Out — https://curiosity.im/2LvbBpH
Additional resources from Randall Munroe:
- “How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems” on Amazon — https://amazon.com
- xkcd, “A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language" — xkcd.com
- “What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions” — https://amazon.com
- Randall Munroe: Is It Possible To Change The Moon's Colour? [Video] — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avYPeoU0nI8
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