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Why the Hell Is That?

Why the Hell Is That?

Written by: Origami Penguin Press
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 Why is it colder on a mountain when you're closer to the sun? Why can't you tickle yourself? Where the hell did our tails go? Every episode takes one question you've wondered about and gives you the real answer: what most people get wrong, what's actually going on, the weird bonus facts, and one thing worth stealing for your next dinner conversation. Honest about what science still doesn't know. New episodes daily, about 10 minutes each. Hosted by Jeremy Kelly. An Origami Penguin Press production.Origami Penguin Press Science
Episodes
  • Do Fish Get Thirsty?

    Do Fish Get Thirsty?
    Nov 11 2026

    They live in water, so how could they ever need a drink? Turns out ocean fish drink seawater all day long, while freshwater fish basically never do. Here's how fish manage salt and water, and what salmon do when they switch between the two. Why the Hell Is That? is an Origami Penguin Press production.
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    11 mins
  • Why Is the Ocean Blue If Water Is Clear?

    Why Is the Ocean Blue If Water Is Clear?
    Nov 10 2026

    Pour seawater into a glass and it's clear. Look at the ocean and it's deep blue. Is it just reflecting the sky? Partly, but that's not the main answer. Water itself has a very faint color, and you only notice it when there's a lot of it. Why the Hell Is That? is an Origami Penguin Press production.
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    10 mins
  • Why Aren't Plants Black?

    Why Aren't Plants Black?
    Nov 9 2026

    Plants live on sunlight, so why do they throw away green, right in the middle of the brightest part of the spectrum? A black leaf would catch more energy. Find out how chlorophyll works, why leaves change color in the fall, and the ideas scientists have for why green won. Why the Hell Is That? is an Origami Penguin Press production.
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    10 mins
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