Learn how to power your house by destroying the fabric of space-time, with help from xkcd creator Randall Munroe. Then, learn about the surprising reasons why hourglass figures are considered attractive; and, the scientific reason why clowns creep us out.

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:

• The Evolutionary Reason Hourglass Figures Are Considered Attractive Isn't What You've Heard — https://curiosity.im/2la3Aw0
• Here's the Scientific Reason Why Clowns Creep Us Out — https://curiosity.im/2LvbBpH

Additional resources from Randall Munroe:

• “How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems” on Amazon — https://amazon.com
• xkcd, “A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language" — xkcd.com 
• “What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions” — https://amazon.com
• Randall Munroe: Is It Possible To Change The Moon's Colour? [Video] — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avYPeoU0nI8

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