Learn why fish never quit wiggling; how a donut-shaped planet is technically possible; what researchers have learned from “S.M.,” the woman who can’t feel fear; and why you can touch aluminum foil in a hot oven.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• There's a Good Reason Fish Never Quit Wiggling — https://curiosity.im/2EnkpvA
• Yes, A Donut-Shaped Planet Is Technically Possible — https://curiosity.im/2Eekhym
• "S.M." Is the Woman Who Can't Feel Fear — https://curiosity.im/2EcPRwx

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/donut-shaped-planets-hot-aluminum-foil-why-fish-wiggle-and-a-woman-who-cant-feel-fear