Why are some words funnier than others? Well, one man has sought to figure that out. We'll tell you all about him and his project in today's episode.

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Why are some words funnier than others? Well, one man has sought to figure that out. We'll tell you all about him and his project in today's episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Why are some words funnier than others? Well, one man has sought to figure that out. We'll tell you all about him and his project in today's episode.

Short Stuff: The Science of Funny Words

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ce7944e8-f74a-479a-b5ef-ae2800331382/transcript

Are there benefits to boredom? Or is it all negative? Why do we get bored? What can we do to break free from boredom? The answers to those questions and more are coming your way today.

Are there benefits to boredom? Or is it all negative? Why do we get bored? What can we do to break free from boredom? The answers to those questions and more are coming your way today.

How Boredom Works

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Wasps have a bad rap. Because their sting really hurts and they don't make honey like their cousins. But they are super cool and you shouldn't kill them. Listen to this classic episode and learn!

Wasps have a bad rap. Because their sting really hurts and they don't make honey like their cousins. But they are super cool and you shouldn't kill them. Listen to this classic episode and learn!

Selects: Wasps: Not as cute as bees

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7e92cdca-503b-44b2-bdf7-b4bf014bc4ca/transcript

Why does the story of The Odyssey endure this many years after it was first spoken? Listen in to find out.

Why does the story of The Odyssey endure this many years after it was first spoken? Listen in to find out.

The Odyssey Episode

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/14a765e3-97da-47af-99ea-b4bf01417191/transcript

Short Stuff: The Science of Funny Words

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