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Podcast: Curiosity Weekly
Episode: Why the US Military Made Shark Repellant, Why Moths Are Drawn to Lights, and the Difference Between Mummies and Fossils
Description: To wrap up our Shark Week coverage, learn about why the US military tried to develop "Shark Chaser" shark repellent during World War II. Then, learn about the leading theories explaining why moths are drawn to lights; and the difference between mummies and fossils.
Get even more from Shark Week 2020 on Discovery’s Daily Bite Podcast: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast
During WWII, the US military tried to develop shark repellant by Cameron Duke
Foley, K. E. (2018, July 27). Shark Week 2018: The US Navy developed a “shark repellant” during WWII. Quartz. https://qz.com/1341175/the-us-navy-developed-a-shark-repellant-during-wwii/
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