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Pantone-deaf, Naked Mole Rat Perfume, a Berry of Many Names

26 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min

Alexis Nikole joins the show to talk about the heinous etymology of the juneberry (if that's even it's real name...). Plus, Liz Clayton Fuller returns to explain how birds are behind Pantone, and Rachel details the ins and outs of Naked Mole Rat society -- and what it has to do with their STINK.

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