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May 21 2009

Do animals have a sixth sense?

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People have long believed that animals had mysterious powers of prediction. Do animals have a sixth sense? Is there any proof to back this belief up? Explore the fascinating subject of clairoyant animals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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In this fascinating episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck explore the mysterious world of animals who seem to possess uncanny abilities to detect illness and death in humans. They dive into the incredible true story of Oscar, a nursing home cat who accurately predicted the deaths of at least 25 patients, and examine whether animals like dogs can actually smell cancer, sense oncoming epileptic seizures, or detect other medical conditions before humans even realize something's wrong. The hosts explore the scientific theories behind these phenomena, from enhanced senses of smell to the ability to pick up on subtle physical changes, making this a captivating look at the potential sixth sense of our animal companions.


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