Jon Batiste, Gail Simmons, and Strange Smells

Tell Me Something I Don't Know by Stephen J. Dubner and Stitcher

Oct 28, 201700:56:00Society & Culture

Things we learn this week: dogs aren't so great at sniffing, men aren't so lazy, and New York doesn't smell so bad (anymore). Gail Simmons (Top Chef) is co-host; Jon Batiste plays his melodica for us; the live fact-check...

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