George Washington: Swamp Ghost Hunter, Cockroach Chocolate, Science Scams

Producer Jess Boddy talks about the science in Dark Souls' swamps, Rachel explains cockroaches giving sexy gifts, and Amanda dishes on scientific scammers.
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