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Don't Pee on Your Leg (and other scientific misconceptions)Author: Two Birds, One Scone
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 didnt already know about the world! If you have scientific misconceptions that youd like explained or want to provide feedback to us, please email us at dontpeeonyourleg@gmail.com. "Don't Pee on Your Leg" (DPOYL) is a podcast produced by Two Birds, One Scone. Articles, blog posts, and more about what you can do every day to conserve our environment can be found at www.twobirdsonescone.org. Language: en-us Genres: Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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E77 - Horses and Pregnancy
Friday, 1 May, 2026
Camden and Margaret discuss whether American wild horses are actually native to North America (3:44) and if breastfeeding can really prevent pregnancy (17:23).Camden's Misconception: American wild horses are not native to North AmericaCitations:Animal Welfare Institute — Wild Horses as Native North American WildlifeLive Science — The Surprising History of America's Wild Horses (2008)American Wild Horse Conservation — Scientific Research Confirms Native Ancestry (2020)Scientific American — The Secret Lives of Horses (2015)Smithsonian National Zoo — Przewalski's HorseIn Defense of Animals — Wild Horses are Native to North AmericaMargaret's Misconception: Breastfeeding prevents pregnancyCitations:Harvard Medical School — "Can Breastfeeding Really Prevent Pregnancy?" by Dr. Rachel A. BlakeCleveland Clinic — "Yes, You Can Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding" (2024)
