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This Week: Early Humans, Terriers, T Gondii, Spiders, Sugar Substitute, Weight Loss Drug, Weight Loss, Live Longer Eat More, and Much More Science on this Episode!

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When wandering through the world of humans
A few words of advice

Never take advice from strangers
who look like they never take advice

Always be on the side you prefer
When burning bridges

And whenever you have a chance
Learn more about the world than you need to

Ask questions
Be the person who knows things
The uncogged mind

And when you are hungry for more
When the knowledge you have is not enough

When the wandering world of humans begin to bore
Wander on without them

Wander into
This Week in Science

Quick Science News!

Earliest Humans in America
Were there really humans in America 20,000 years ago?

Tough toots for terriers
What dogs have the most diarrhea? Why? Is this good science?

Brain Parasites
A T Gondii story

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Blair’s Animal Corner!

Spiders smother bugs with venom-laced silk
And you thought spiders couldn’t get any scarier

How do spiders run on 6 legs?
At first, very carefully. After a bit, pretty well, actually!

Science Stories with Justin!

Sugar
Sugar substitute could kill you

Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drug could blind you

Eating Less Often
Eating less often can help you lose weight

Live Longer Eat More
Taking a drug can make you live longer without eating less

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