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Did NASA really spend millions creating a pen that would write in space? Is chocolate poisonous to dogs? Does stress cause gray hair? These questions are a sample of the urban lore investigated in this audiobook, Fact or Fiction: Science Tackles 58 Popular Myths. Drawing from Scientific American’s “Fact or Fiction” and “Strange But True” columns, we’ve selected 58 of the most surprising, fascinating, useful, and just plain wacky topics confronted by our writers over the years.

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself signing up for Space Camp after listening to Janet’s Planet's first podcast for kids, The JP AstroCast. Hosted by Janet Ivey, creator of Janet’s Planet, Janet’s Alien SideKick, Eyezak, and a revolving cast of kid interviewers. Prepare to hear out of this world conversations with the most incredible space experts, all upcoming space missions, and the latest space news. Each episode kicks off with a series of questions about space exploration. For example, “How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? How will we grow food on Mars? How much do ...