Atomic Priesthood, Space Smells Like Beef, the Power of Pee Fuel
About this episode
The episode discusses the smell of space, the impact of needing to pee on gaming performance, and the potential role of rituals in managing nuclear waste.
Jess brings on science-minded friends Lindsey and Misti to discuss why space smells like a freshly opened beef stew packet, how having to pee makes you better at video games like Elden Ring, and how rituals and priests might be the solution to long-term nuclear waste warning. Follow Lindsey: https://www.twitch.tv/ohlindsey Follow Jess: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn Link to all of Jess' content: https://www.jesscapricorn.com/ -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman…
People in this episode
Host: Jess
Guests: Lindsey, Misti
Topics covered
- space
- nuclear waste
- video games
- science
- rituals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Popular Science
Books & works: Elden Ring
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