Why is it that men seem to pee every time they poop, while women… don’t? Is it anatomy, habit, or just one of those weird body quirks we never question?

In this episode, Teresa dives into the surprisingly fascinating (and slightly awkward) science behind bathroom habits, breaking down what’s actually going on with the bladder, bowels, and pelvic floor. Along the way, she also explores other everyday body differences between men and women — from sneezing and farting to crying and healing — and what’s fact versus exaggeration.

It’s guaranteed to make you rethink your next trip to the bathroom.

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What won’t he do for love… really?

For decades, Meat Loaf’s iconic hit has sparked debate, jokes, and a whole lot of questionable assumptions. Is it secretly dirty? Is it vague on purpose? Or have we all just been completely missing the obvious?

In this episode, Teresa breaks down the actual answer hidden in plain sight, why so many people got it wrong, and how your brain can trick you into misunderstanding songs entirely. Featuring examples from The Police, Foster the People, The Offspring, and more, this episode might make you rethink what your favorite songs are really about.

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Ever been told to smile more—or asked if you’re okay when you’re completely fine? In this episode, Teresa takes a deep dive into the science behind resting bitch face (RBF) and why your neutral expression might be sending the wrong message. From facial anatomy and muscle habits to surprising research on micro-expressions, we break down what’s really going on behind that “look.”

Plus, Teresa shares her own experiences navigating awkward social interactions, workplace misunderstandings, and the frustrating double standards that come with RBF. And of course, we explore whether there’s anything you can actually do about it—without turning yourself into a permanently smiling cartoon character.

If you’ve ever been misunderstood just for existing with your face… this one’s for you.

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Ever wonder who Simon actually is—and why we’ve all blindly followed his oddly specific commands since childhood? This episode dives into the mysterious (and mostly unverified) origins of “Simon Says,” including a couple of historical figures who may—or may not—have inspired the name.

But that question opens the door to something bigger: where do kids’ games come from? From ancient bone-tossing games that evolved into jacks, to centuries-old versions of tag played across different cultures, we take a look at the real (and sometimes totally mythical) histories behind the games we grew up with. Along the way, we also uncover how some playground traditions changed—or disappeared entirely—over time.

Turns out, not everything you learned on the playground came with a rulebook.

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Are performance-enhancing drugs banned in the Special Olympics? Short answer: yes—but the long answer is way more interesting.

In this episode of And Now You Know, Teresa breaks down how the Special Olympics approaches PEDs differently from the traditional Olympics. Instead of constant testing and harsh punishments, the focus is on fairness, athlete safety, and education—because the mission is about inclusion and personal achievement, not elite competition.

Along the way, we get into why you’ve never heard about cheating scandals, how certain medications can complicate things, and why the organization handles issues quietly. Plus: a surprising deep dive into The Ringer, a bizarre South Park controversy, and one of the wildest cheating scandals in Paralympic history.

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You wont need to sign a waiver to consume these spicy food facts. There might be some stomach upset, just sayin

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Ever popped something out of your tonsil and immediately regretted every life choice that led to that moment? Yeah… same.

This week, Teresa dives into the nasty little mystery of tonsil stones—what they are, why they form, and most importantly… why they smell like something crawled in your mouth and died. From bacteria and biofilm to literal “rotting corpse” compounds, we break down the science behind one of the grossest things your body casually does.

Plus: who’s most likely to get them, when they become a problem, and how to evict these tiny stink bombs for good.

You’re welcome. And also… sorry.

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Why does a word start to look completely ridiculous the longer you stare at it? This week, Teresa dives into the strange brain glitch known as semantic satiation—when repetition temporarily breaks the connection between a word and its meaning.

Along the way, she explores other weird mental hiccups, from tip-of-the-tongue moments and middle-of-the-night memory breakthroughs to déjà vu and misheard lyrics (looking at you, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”).

Your brain is incredible… but sometimes it absolutely trolls you.

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