Nature Myth Bustedhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nature-myth-busted--6619397enScienceCopyright L O'haryhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d27235cb8574d087d4df36a1037cfa7f.jpgNature Myth Bustedhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nature-myth-busted--6619397Wed, 28 May 2025 13:57:39 +0000L O'haryL O'haryfeeds@spreaker.comThink lightning never strikes the same place twice? Or that bats are blind? In this episode, we uncover the truth behind some of the most common myths about nature. 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