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Something You Should Know

The Power of Human Touch & Why Outer Space Smells Like Rum and Raspberries

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Science, Social Sciences, Self-improvement, Education, Health & Fitness

4.64K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2023

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

You would have a hard time finding someone who doesn’t like the smell of freshly cut grass. In fact, some people love that scent. Why? What’s so special about it? This episode begins with an explanation why it is so universally loved and why that scent may actually be good for you. https://www.prevention.com/life/a20432070/spending-time-outside-relieves-stress/ Whether it is a warm hug, a simple handshake or a passionate embrace, when people touch each other, something special happens. What is it about physical human contact that we seem to crave? Is it true that touch is actually good for your health? If so, how does that work? Here to explain the latest science about the importance and the impact of touch is Michael Banisey, an award winning professor and author of the book Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Well-Being (https://amzn.to/40HlNjl). Saturn’s rings are vanishing. Black holes can sing. It’s raining diamonds on Neptune. These are just a few of the interesting things about outer space that you probably haven’t heard before that my guest Dr. Jillian Scudder is here to discuss. Jillian is an assistant professor of physics & astronomy at Oberlin College in Ohio and author of the book The Milky Way Smells of Rum and Raspberries: ...And Other Amazing Cosmic Facts (https://amzn.to/3GmAm3E). Oven fires are one of the leading causes of house fires, yet many people don’t know what to do if it happens. Listen as I explain the recommended protocol if your oven or microwave catches on fire. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/cooking_fire_safety_flyer.pdf PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Discover Credit Cards do something pretty awesome. At the end of your first year, they automatically double all the cash back you’ve earned! See terms and check it out for yourself at https://Discover.com/match If you own a small business, you know the value of time. Innovation Refunds does too! They've made it easy to apply for the employee retention credit or ERC by going to https://getrefunds.com to see if your business qualifies in less than 8 minutes! Innovation Refunds has helped small businesses collect over $3 billion in payroll tax refunds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Oh, Mackie Dees, give us a fry.

0:02.6

Help yourself.

0:03.4

Wait, what?

0:04.4

I've won, Dad.

0:05.2

They were free.

0:06.0

Free fries, huh?

0:07.0

Signed up for rewards on them at Donald's App.

0:09.0

But Donald's a very wardsky.

0:10.4

Yes, and an app is a thing you get on your phone

0:13.0

when you don't want to see.

0:13.6

OK, thank you.

0:14.6

I'm having another one for that.

0:16.2

My McDonald's rewards.

0:17.6

Sign up on the McDonald's App and get free fries

0:19.8

and a thousand points when you place your first order.

0:22.2

18 plus.

0:24.2

Only via app are participating restaurants,

0:26.0

registered by the 16th of August and order within 14 days.

0:28.4

Minimum spend required to supply.

0:32.5

Today on something you should know,

0:34.8

why you and most other people probably

0:37.5

enjoy the smell of cut grass.

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