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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: Follow Jess: 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: Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: Link to Jess' Twitch: Link to all of Jess' content: \-- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci Theme music by Billy Cadden: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices