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A Little Bit Of Science

Living Without a Stomach, Simulation Theory, and Forensic DNA in the Air

12 Nov 2025

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A woman survived without a stomach or small bowel after a catastrophic medical episode at her 18th birthday party, proving the human body is more adaptable than we thought. Philosophers and tech billionaires are convinced we're living in a computer simulation, though Canadian physicists disagree and insist our universe is real. And forensic scientists discovered that your DNA floats in the air wherever you breathe, meaning you're leaving genetic evidence in every room you enter - except mysteriously not in cars, which apparently offer some kind of DNA stealth mode. Today, we're exploring a world where essential organs are optional, reality itself is questionable, and simply breathing in a room could implicate you in a crime. These stories prove that whether we're talking about medical survival, existential philosophy, or forensic science, nothing about human existence is straightforward. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Can You Live Without a Stomach? 01:58 The Story of Gabby Scanlan 06:29 Living Without a Stomach: Modern Medicine 08:00 Are We Living in a Simulation? 14:22 Understanding Dog Emotions 16:12 Understanding Dog Behavior 17:16 Dog Reactions to Positive and Negative Stimuli 18:33 Human Interpretation of Dog Emotions 22:54 Forensic Science and DNA Collection 28:42 Dinosaur Discovery and Misleading Headlines 31:55 Listener Engagement and Closing Remarks SOURCES: https://theconversation.com/seven-body-organs-you-can-live-without-84984 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/sep/17/oscars-wine-bar-lancaster-gaby-scanlon-stomach-liquid-nitrogen https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-dunning-kruger-effect https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/dogs-behaviour-misreading-study See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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