If you’ve ever been sick and wondered how a seemingly endless supply of mucus can fit inside your face, you’re not alone. This week, Trace and Julian investigate where all that snot actually comes from, explore the surprisingly strange evolutionary history of mucus, and discover how your sinuses can produce so much crud despite being smaller than you’d think. Naturally, Trace uncovers one of the most delightfully bizarre studies we’ve ever discussed on the show that may or may not involve human and goat cadavers, sinus drainage, and a question that apparently required researchers to discover positions neither species was ever meant to be in… and somehow, that’s still only part of the story.
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Trace: "How much mucus can a face hold?" from Ivy from Minnesota
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