A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts for Curious Humans Who Have Nothing Better to Do Than Read

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by Jess Zafarris, Shannon Miller · 2026

A playful collection of unusual, little-known facts spanning history, science, pop culture, language, geography, and nature. Designed for browsing, it combines quirky trivia and fascinating lists with notes on the surprising origins of words and expressions.

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Negative expectations can create real symptoms
The episode connects the nocebo effect to medical decisions, behavior, language, cultural history, and the way embarrassment distorts social perception.
Sep 7, 2026 · 54 min

1 episode featuring A Miscellany of Weird and Wonderful Facts for Curious Humans Who Have Nothing Better to Do Than Read

Negative expectations can create real symptoms