Pointy-Headed Vikings, Apocalypse Popularity, Perfect Prism Poops

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Dr. Jessica Ware from the American Museum of Natural History joins the show to talk about the most perfectly shaped poo. Plus, Laura talks about being popular in the apocalypse, and Rachel explains why some Vikings and other folks had especially pointy heads.

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