Did you know there are microscopic animals living on Earth right now that can survive the vacuum of space? …We looked into it. And also bears. And beets. This one really went places.

Welcome to Valid Source? — the podcast where we investigate the internet myths, viral claims, and trending gossip you've been thinking about but haven't had time to research. We're not experts. We're just two friends willing to do the extra digging.

This episode: Harley goes to jury duty and her brain immediately goes to The Office — stay with us — which leads to today's lineup of the three most unrelated topics we have ever attempted. Harley doesn't know what Battlestar Galactica is and decides that's fine. We find out polar bears have translucent hair and black skin (not a coat color, the actual skin), grizzly bears can outrun a car on a neighborhood street, and the creature most likely to survive the apocalypse isn't a cockroach — it's microscopic and technically has the word "bear" in its name. Then we get into beets, which turn out to be responsible for half the world's sugar supply, an Olympic performance secret, and a medical panic moment that we will not spoil but that you absolutely need to hear. And finally, we take a deep dive into Battlestar Galactica for someone (both Harley and Ashley) who have never seen it, never thought about it, and are now genuinely considering watching The 100 somehow.

Valid Source? verdict: these topics have absolutely nothing in common and we regret nothing.

📖 Full episode breakdown + sources

https://linktr.ee/validsourcepod 📧 validsourcepod@gmail.com 📞 (720) 593-1668

Opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and do not reflect any affiliated companies, employers, or sponsors. Valid Source? is for entertainment and informational purposes only — nothing here constitutes professional legal, medical, or financial advice, and should not be acted on as such. We actively welcome listener feedback, corrections, and differing perspectives. We reserve the right to change our minds — that's kind of the whole point.