Wed. 02/02 - How Many Weeks of Winter When the Groundhog Dies?

<p><strong><em>How does your brain know when you’ve had enough to drink each time you take a sip of water? Plus, a Groundhog Day tragedy, how North America came to celebrate this wacky holiday, and what it’s future might look like in lieu of the climate emergency. And finally, the Pope’s personal playlist.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Jenni Kayne, Use code KRH at <a href="http://jennikayne.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jennikayne.com</a> for 15% off your first order</li><li>Munk Pack, Use code KRH at <a href="http://munkpack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Munkpack.com</a> for 20% off your first purchase</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/27/1076089390/thirsty-heres-how-your-brain-answers-that-question" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thirsty? Here's how your brain answers that question</a> (NPR)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/science/thirst-brain-neurons.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Body's Thirst Messenger Is in an Unexpected Place</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1077352159/groundhog-day-milltown-mel-dies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A celebrity groundhog dies shortly before his big day</a> (NPR)</li><li><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/groundhog-day-predictions-of-spring-no-better-than-chance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Groundhog predictions of spring no better than chance</a> (National Geographic)</li><li><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/150201-groundhog-day-punxsutawney-pennsylvania-phil-holiday-winter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Groundhogs Aren't Looking for Their Shadow—They're Scoping Out the Opposite Sex</a> (National Geographic)</li><li><a href="https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/meteorology-climatology/item/groundhog-shadow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can a groundhog's shadow really predict if