190: Elderly Sharks, Gross Viral Videos, & Dolphin Modeling

Published: Jan. 29, 2018, 5 a.m.

Hear about a shark who is either old or not really old at all. We find out that dolphins recognize themselves in mirrors way earlier than we thought (and earlier than humans). We discuss the psychology of poverty, and why the lottery is considered a tax on poor people. Plus ice sheets on Mars, space bears, viral videos, and more. And we finally talk to Bern Fisers about her book, The Little Book of Big Weight Loss.

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