Curiosity Daily Podcast: Myths About Your Vision, What Your Dog’s “Guilty” Look Really Means, and the Gaokao Exam

Learn about the truth behind common myths about vision; what that “guilty look” on your dog’s face actually means; and the nearly impossible Chinese college entrance exam, the gaokao.

March 13, 2019

Episode Show Notes:

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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:

7 Myths About Your Vision, Debunked — https://curiosity.im/2tIioTf
That Look on Your Dog's Face Isn't Guilt — It's Fear — https://curiosity.im/2tIh6aR
The Gaokao Is the Nearly Impossible Chinese College Entrance Exam — https://curiosity.im/2tIhxC1

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