Curiosity Daily Podcast: A Good Reason to Resolve Your Arguments

Learn how resolving arguments can erase nearly all bad feelings, and why almost all calico cats are female. Plus: trivia!

June 11, 2021

Episode Show Notes:

Resolving an argument can almost erase the emotional stress it caused by Kelsey Donk

Why Calico Cats Are Almost Always Female by Ashley Hamer

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