Broadcasts.com - "Pollen Is Not Actually Plant Sperm" (Curiosity Daily)

Published: June 16, 2021, 7 a.m.

Learn why your mom calls you your sibling\u2019s name; why pollen isn\u2019t just plant sperm; and what really causes sore muscles.

If Your Mom Calls You Your Sibling\u2019s Name, It Means She Loves You Both by Joanie Faletto

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Pollen is not plant sperm. It\u2019s something much weirder. by Cameron Duke

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