NO SUCH THING

• NST Mailbag: Taking photos in movie theaters (& more)

  This week, we tackle movie theater photographers, black coffee, dirty jeans, trebuchets, and more as we answer questions submitted by listeners.00:30 Taking photos in movie theaters10:03 What is black coffee?17:25 How often should you wash your jeans?23:27 Some clarity on microwaving sponges27:07 The Trebuchet Theory29:12 Why do we pod? For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at [email protected]’ll be off next week, so take advantage of the free time by leaving us a five-star rating wherever you listen to podcasts and sharing the show with your friends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why does Dasani water taste like that?

  This week, we investigate a shocking conspiracy theory that might explain why Dasani stands out among the titans of bottled water, with the help of water sommelier Martin Riese and Tap Score CEO Johnny Pujol. For more, check out our newsletter at www.nosuchthing.show, and if you have an argument you want us to settle, email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why don't men ask follow up questions?

  It’s been known for years now that men aren’t the best at asking follow-up questions on dates with women. But a more specific version of this phenomenon has emerged: men aren’t even asking other men follow-up questions, even their good friends! With the help of “mindful masculinity” expert Liz Plank, we get to the bottom of why men don’t know anything about their male friends, and we put our own friendship to the test.For more, including links to some of the research cited in this episode, visit our website.Have an argument you want us to settle? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why are headlights so bright?

  This week, we look into why car headlights seem like they've gotten so much brighter in recent years than they used to be. And, is there any hope for a shift back to a more reasonable brightness level? Our guest today is Daniel Stern, a lighting expert and chief editor of Driving Vision News.Additional music by Certain Self.For more, including links to some of the research cited in this episode, visit our website.Have an argument you want us to settle? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Should schools ban phones?

  This week, we take a look into a rather divisive issue: school cell phone bans. With more and more states introducing legislature to ban mobile devices in schools, we take a look at the cases for and against the restrictions. Our guests today are Sabine Polak from the Phone-Free Schools Movement and Keri Rodrigues from the National Parents Union.For more, including links to some of the research cited in this episode, visit our website.Have an argument you want us to settle? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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