Don't Pee on Your Leg (and other scientific misconceptions): Recent Episodes
Two Birds, One Scone
Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? Is it a good idea to pee on your leg after a jellyfish sting? Join biologists Camden and Margaret as they explore and address these scientific misconceptions and many more!
With new episodes every two weeks, join the discussion of scientific misconceptions, with the hope of you learning something you didn’t already know about the world! If you have scientific misconceptions that you’d like explained or want to provide feedback to us, please email us at dontpeeonyourleg@gmail.com.
"Don't Pee on Your Leg" (DPOYL) is a podcast produced by Two Birds, One Scone. Articles, blog posts, and more about what you can do every day to conserve our environment can be found at www.twobirdsonescone.org.
Margaret and Camden discuss whether the spots on a ladybug determine its age (08:54) and if the red liquid that comes out of your steak is actually blood (22:02).
Margaret and Camden discuss whether mushrooms are actually plants (07:24) and what makes up an igloo (20:56).
Camden and Margaret discuss if it's dangerous to touch uranium and if sharks have to keep moving in order to breathe.
Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Morgan to discuss if attention spans are decreasing, if perpetual motion machines are possible, and how to cut onions without crying.
Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Nick to discuss if you should play "dead" in front of a bear, ways to relieve itchy mosquito bites, and if tomato juice gets rid of the smell of skunk spray.
Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if caffeine really does dehydrate you, how morning after pills work, and how bluetooth works.
In this episode we discuss the 13th Pokémon, Weedle! We talk about insect venom and animals that can sting with their head!
Camden and Margaret discuss if flying through asteroid fields is dangerous, whether the uterus can "wander", and if the uterus is connected to the digestive system.
In this episode Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend John to discuss the 12th Pokémon, Butterfree! We talk about if butterflies can ever be poisonous, how butterflies smell and taste, and if butterflies can fly in the rain!
In this episode we discuss the 11th Pokémon, Metapod! We talk about how caterpillars become a chrysalis (or cocoon?) and what a "soft shell" crab is!
Margaret and Camden discuss if chloroform knocks people out quickly and if it's bad to charge your phone for too long.
In this episode we discuss the 10th Pokémon, Caterpie! We talk about how caterpillars use both chemical defenses (like stink and venom) and physical defenses (like mimicry)!
Camden and Margaret discuss what a "species" is and if daddy long legs are really the most venomous spider.
Margaret and Camden discuss if if cats always land on their feet and if the stomach is where digestion happens.
In this episode we discuss the 9th Pokémon, Blastoise! We talk about how siphons work in animals and how fire hoses work!
Margaret and Camden are joined by their friends Michael and David to discuss if violent video games really make people violent, if urine is sterile, and if contacts can get stuck in your eye.
Margaret and Camden discuss if cows can go down stairs or be tipped over and if all mutations are bad.
In this episode we discuss the 7th Pokémon, Squirtle! We talk about if turtles are born with shells and the amazing archer fish!
(Parental advisory: this episode will contain some adult themes!) On the 2nd episode of our special "After Hours" misconceptions, Camden and Margaret discuss if pineapple juice affects semen and if you can get an STI from a toilet seat.
Camden and Margaret discuss if tornadoes can't hit big cities and farting on a pillow can give you pink eye.
In this episode we discuss the 5th Pokémon, Charmeleon! We talk about real chameleons and the different colors of flames.
Margaret discusses if touching a butterfly's wings prevents it from flying (while Camden sleeps off his COVID vaccine side-effects).
Camden and Margaret discuss if color blindness means you can't see color and why most vaccines are injected into your arm.
In this episode we discuss the 3rd Pokémon, Venusaur! We talk about how plants move towards light and the amazing corpse plant!
Margaret and Camden discuss if Hansen's Disease ("Leprosy") can lead to you losing your limbs and if all radioactive things are dangerous.
Welcome to the first episode of "Gotta Classify 'Em All!", a new show where Pokémon meet science! Episode 1 discusses Pokédex #1, Bulbasaur, and the real-life cool plants and animals that resemble it!
Margaret and Camden discuss if photographic memories are real and if you can only remember 7 things in your short term memory.
On episode 54, Camden and Margaret discuss if mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell and if your heart stops when you sneeze.
Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend David to discuss if prairie plants use deep roots to absorb water, if lie detectors work, and if joint pain can predict the weather.
On episode 52, Margaret and Camden discuss if whales blow water out their blowholes and if clouds are "light" or "heavy".
On episode 51, Margaret and Camden discuss if eating raw cookie dough is dangerous and if twins "run" in the family.
On episode 50, Margaret and Camden look back at 50 episodes covering 120 scientific misconceptions!
On episode 49, Margaret and Camden discuss if you shouldn't eat things you can't pronounce and if there is a "dark side" of the moon.
On Episode 48, Camden and Margaret discuss if butter can heal burns and if sulfites in red wine cause headaches.
On Episode 47, Margaret and Camden are joined by their friends, Mia and Riley! They discuss if throwing rice at weddings is bad for birds, if you can cut titanium rings, and how bees make honey.
On Episode 46, Margaret and Camden discuss if BMI is an accurate assessment of your health and if moss grows on the north side of trees.
On Episode 45, Camden and Margaret discuss if people yawn to get more oxygen and if goldfish grow to the size of their tank.
On Episode 44, Camden and Margaret are joined by scientist, professor and author of the book "Human Errors", Nathan H. Lents.
They discuss if evolution leads to "perfection" and if humans are the perfect form of evolution.
On Episode 43, Margaret and Camden discuss if there is a difference between the shiny and dull side of aluminum foil and if celery has "negative calories".
On Episode 42, Camden and Margaret discuss there are "male" and "female" fruits and if detox cleanses actually work.
Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? Is it a good idea to pee on your leg after a jellyfish sting? Join biologists Camden and Margaret as they explore and address these scientific misconceptions and many more! New episodes are released every other Friday!
On Episode 40, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Jordan! They discuss if frogs make the sound "ribbit", if everyone dreams, and if all spiders make webs.
On this very special first episode of "After Hours" misconceptions, Margaret and Camden are joined by their friend Brooke. They discuss if vodka-soaked tampons can make you drunk, if hand size correlates with penis size, and if hymens can "break" or determine "virginity". Parental advisory: this episode will contain some adult themes!
On Episode 40, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Brooke! They discuss if cats really are mean, if Wikipedia is a reliable source, and if you should let cuts "breathe" as they heal.
On Episode 39, Margaret and Camden discuss if people if dog mouths are cleaner than ours and if wearing a mask reduces the amount of oxygen you breathe.
On Episode 38, Camden and Margaret discuss if people have different "Learning Styles" and if worms are good for the soil.
On Episode 37, Camden and Margaret discuss if every cell in your body contains the same DNA and whether it's safe to eat a placenta.
On Episode 36, Camden and Margaret discuss if it's possible to multitask well and if you are always within 3 to 6 feet of a spider.
On Episode 35, Camden and Margaret discuss if you get enough protein from a plant-based diet and if you can whiten your teeth with strawberries.
On Episode 34, Margaret and Camden discuss if you can sneeze with your eyes open and if a frog gets used to slowly boiling water.
On Episode 33, Margaret and Camden discuss if touching a frog or toad can give you warts and if "birds of a feather flock together".
On Episode 32, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, David! They discuss if hummingbirds can drink red dye, if viruses are alive, and whether "expired" food is still good.
On Episode 31, Camden and Margaret discuss if there are more than just five senses and if dropping a penny off a building can hurt you.
On Episode 30, Camden and Margaret discuss if the old rhyme "Red on Yellow" will help you figured out if a snake is dangerous and if lightning can strike the same place twice.
On Episode 29, Camden and Margaret discuss what if dogs can see colors and how dogs "sweat".
On Episode 28, Camden and Margaret discuss what if fungus are plants and whether periods can "sync up".
On Episode 27, Camden and Margaret are joined by Peter. They discuss what 'kills' brain cells, if popping your knuckles is bad for you, and if bulls 'hate' the color red!
On Episode 26, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend Brooke. They discuss if elephants are afraid of mice, if humans have drastically increased their lifespan over time, and if birds migrate because it's too cold outside.
On Episode 25, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend David. They discuss if seeds really are the spiciest part of the pepper, if embalming really keeps you preserved forever, and if water drains in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere.
On Episode 24, Camden and Margaret, albeit sick, discuss whether flu shots contain live viruses (and if they can make you sick) and if deer have antlers or horns (and what's the difference)?
On Episode 23, Camden and Margaret are joined by Brooke (for the 2nd time!)! They discuss why whether you're sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner due to tryptophan in turkey, whether opossums are pests, and if bats are actually "blind".
On Episode 22, Camden and Margaret are joined by for the second time by their friend, Jordan! They discuss why whether you can hotwire cars, if ostriches stick their head in the sand, and if toilet paper is more eco-friendly than a bidet.
On Episode 21, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friends, Lindsay and Chris! They discuss why "oxygen" tanks used for diving contain more than oxygen, how Earth's tilt causes seasons, whether you can suck the snake venom out of a bite, and if sugar causes you to be "hyper"!
On their very first episode, Camden and Margaret discuss whether peeing on your leg will cure a jellyfish sting and whether plants need oxygen to live.
On Episode 20(!), Camden and Margaret discuss why leaves change color and 'fall' off trees and whether your finger nails really keep growing after you die. PLUS, they have a special surprise!
On Episode 19, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Doug. Listen as they discuss if we really are made of more bacteria than human cells, if more than just one shark can live in freshwater, and understand the differences between positive/negative punishment and reinforcement.
On Episode 18, Camden and Margaret discuss if the 5 second rule really keeps you safe from diseases and if shaving your hair makes it grow longer, denser, stronger, etc.
On Episode 17, Camden and Margaret are joined by their friend, Brooke. Listen as they discuss if cats can give you diseases, if you actually eat 8 spiders a year while you sleep, and if cats can drink milk.
On Episode 16, Camden and Margaret discuss if owls are truly 'wise' and if it's possible to 'freeze' your body after you die.
On Episode 15, Camden and Margaret welcome TWO guests, Mia and Riley as they discuss if worms can regenerate when cut in half, whether you need to walk 10,000 steps a day, and what causes plant allergies.
On Episode 14, Camden hosts our second ever minisode with rapid-fire misconceptions all about bones!
On Episode 13, Margaret hosts our first minisode with rapid-fire misconceptions! Octopodes, tentacles, twinkies, bee hives, and swimming!
On Episode 12, Margaret and Camden discuss whether you use only 10% of your brain and the safest way to wake a sleepwalker.
On Episode 11, Camden and Margaret discuss if it really takes 7 years to digest gum and if dog years are really equivalent to 7 human years.
On Episode 10, Camden and Margaret are joined in London by their friend, David. Listen as they discuss if sharks really do get cancer, if your smart devices are secretly recording you, and if gold fish really only have 3 second memories.
On Episode 9, Camden and Margaret discuss if the human body temperature is really 98.6°F and if house flies only live 24 hours.
On Episode 8, Margaret and Camden discuss why theories aren't the same as laws and whether you can see the Great Wall of China from space.
On Episode 7, Margaret and Camden discuss why oysters aren't aphrodisiacs and why you shouldn't starve yourself when you're sick.
On Episode 6, Margaret and Camden discuss why MSG is safe to eat and why sharks are not man-eaters.
On Episode 5, Margaret and Camden are joined by guest host, Peter! They discuss if your tongues has different taste zones, if penguins live with polar bears, and whether wolf packs have alpha males.
On Episode 2, Margaret and Camden discuss turtles vs. tortoises and how animals get oxygen underwater!
On Episode 3, Margaret and Camden are joined by guest host, Laura! They discuss the color of blood, how bears hibernate, and whether you can pick up baby birds.
On Episode 4, Margaret and Camden are joined by guest host, Jordan! They discuss the whether your head would explode in space, if camels store water in their humps, and the difference between sociopathy and psychopathy.