EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 52 MIN
Why Are Boston Common Squirrels So Fat?
from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News
An official Scottish tartan memorializes thousands of women who were executed over accusations of witchcraft. Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi from the Witches of Scotland campaign explain why that history matters now.Visitors to Boston Common point it out time and again: our squirrels are noticeably chunksters. We ask Liza Meyer, president of Friends of the Public Garden, why that's the case.And Mark Philben returns for our monthly call-in segment “Ask The Remodeler.” Today, he tells us how to keep melting snow and spring rains from seeping into our homes. ---------Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.
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An official Scottish tartan memorializes thousands of women who were executed over accusations of witchcraft. Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi from the Witches of Scotland campaign explain why that history matters now. Visitors to Boston Common point it out time and again: our squirrels are noticeably chunksters. We ask Liza Meyer, president of Friends of the Public Garden, why that's the case. And Mark Philben returns for our monthly call-in segment “Ask The Remodeler.” Today, he tells us how to keep melting snow and spring rains from seeping into our homes. --------- Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.
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