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There's good news for anyone that is confused by men, which is basically everyone ---- the 'How Men Think' podcast has returned! 'How Men Think' was always about helping women understand the things that men do and say, that just don't make sense to us. Since the beginning, the mission has been the same...a constant search for answers to your questions about relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, breakups, hookups, love, sex, family, fatherhood, and why men do -- the things men do! Now, wi ...
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Strange News: Poop Transplants Make You "Younger," Canada's QAnon Queen, A Meaty Conspiracy
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Recent studies indicate fecal microbial transplantation may mitigate age-related disorders... and no one's sure how it works. In Canada, a self-declared Queen is in hot water for telling people not to pay utility bills. A Congressional investigation reveals a conspiracy between the largest meat producers in the United States. All this and more in t…
In light of what's going on with Roe V. Wade in the U.S., Anney and Samantha open up about how they are, what they're doing for self-care and what's bringing them joy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Cavendish was a prolific poet, playwright, and natural philosopher. She published multiple works under her own name before that was common for a woman, and she published at least five major works on natural philosophy. Research: Boyle, Deborah. “Margaret Cavendish on Gender, Nature, and Freedom.” Hypatia vol. 28, no. 3 (Summer 2013). Via JSTOR. htt…
Studies have found that spending time in nature creates a host of psychological and physiological benefits for humans. But why? In this episode, Robert and Joe explore several competing explanations for the restorative power of natural environments, covering everything from the shape of our ancestral environments to the internal economy of attentio…
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"Shuffle Along" premieres on Broadway - May 23rd, 1921
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On this day in 1921, the Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” debuted at the 63rd Street Music Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
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BrainStuff Classics: Why Does Skin Tan and Freckle?
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When you freckle or tan, your skin is trying to protect you from damage. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Interviews Lizz Winstead
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Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
This 2011 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina covers John Dillinger, whose robbery career actually began when he was paroled in 1933. Several escaped inmates joined Dillinger, and they were arrested in 1934. Dillinger escaped, but was gunned down in July. To this day, conspiracy theories abound about his death. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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From the Vault: Phobos and Deimos, Part 2
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The god of war does not march into battle alone. His sons, embodying panic and terror ride beside him. The same can be said of the planet Mars and its two moons: Phobos and Deimos. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Martian moons as well as a bit of mythology. (originally published 4/22/2021) See omnystud…
Echidnas are spiny, toothless, egg-laying mammals -- and they only get weirder from there. Learn more about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/echidna.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Selects: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five
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In 1978, five friends set out for home from a basketball game. The next day, their car was discovered in a lonely mountain road. The next spring, their bodies began to turn up. What happened that night remains a mystery to this day. Explore what we know with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
Paradise Lost: Crime in Miami is a conversation between friends, both South Florida natives, about the notorious true crime cases that have occurred in their home state. Each episode cohosts Kareem Tabsch and Joey Daoud narrate the facts of the case, with details, anecdotes, and general color offered by an interview guest with a connection to the c…
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TechStuff Classic: Hack That Auto 2.0
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Could your car be hacked remotely? We take a look at claims and explore the possibilities of wireless car hacking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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What Can You Do When You Run Out of Baby Formula?
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When a shortage of baby formula strikes, health-care providers and a number of organizations can help. Learn who to contact, and what switches in formula are safe for babies, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/family/parenting/babies/baby-formula-shortage-news.htm See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
Yves takes us on a journey to the stars and back with the story of Maria Mitchell, the first recognized female professional astronomer in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Memory is, when you think about it, a super power. The ability to relive past experiences can help inform and shape our decisions about the present and the future. Yet memory is unfortunately, surprisingly malleable. In today's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into the art of changing memories -- and why some people spend a lot of time attempting t…
Holly and Tracy talk about their experiences with dentists, and the legacy of Crawford Long in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Loreley's Grasp
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It’s time for another Spanish monster romp on Weirdhouse Cinema! In this episode, Rob and Joe discuss Amando de Ossorio’s 1973 film “The Loreley's Grasp,” full of Germanic mythology and highly questionable science. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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A New York City cab driver becomes the first person to be arrested for speeding - May 20th, 1899
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On this day in 1899, Jacob German spent a night in jail after committing the first speeding infraction in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
Lots of news to cover today, including an update on Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, Meta is scaling back on some departments within the company, and Google's Russian subsidiary declares bankruptcy. Plus, learn how some engineers created a scientific breakthrough meant to make your burritos better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
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Listener Mail: Why the Mob Hates Drought, Lucid Dreaming, and Time Travel
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Multiple bodies surface as drought lowers Lake Mead to unprecedented levels -- and locals seem sure more will be uncovered. Uhura prompts a conversation about lucid dreaming techniques. Chance hips the gang to the strange story of Paul Amadeus Dienach. All this and more in this week's listener mail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
It is dark inside the human body, but not every denizen of the animal kingdom is such a closed book. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss various creatures with transparent anatomical features and translucent bodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Happy Hour #69: The Drought (SATC Ep. 11)
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In this episode of our Sex and the City watch party, we tackle the age old (and controversial) conversation of farting in front of your partner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Surnames are way more interesting that you think, trust us. Just hit play and prepare to be wowed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Marilyn Monroe sings "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy - May 19th, 1962
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On this day in 1962, at a fundraising event for the Democratic Party, Marilyn Monroe sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to John F. Kennedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
What gives those classic video games like Super Mario Bros and Legend of Zelda their unique sound? We look at what makes 8-bit audio special, and why the 8-bit part isn't really the important, uh, bit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
In 2014 a group of people looking for their missing coworker stumbled across a run-down building in Ibadan's Soka forest. While they didn't find their coworker, they did find a horrific scene: multiple body parts, personal possessions, decaying corpses, and people alive -- barely -- in chains. It appeared someone had been kidnapping and butchering …
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A Brief History of Dentistry and Oral Health, Part 2
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As promised, part two covers dental chairs and amalgams, as well as support careers in dental medicine, and a bit about orthodontics. Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Shamash". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Mar. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shamash Hand, Greg. “IDA GRAY WAS A PIONEERING CINCINNATI DENTIST WHO EARNED NATIO…
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Feminist Movie Friday: Bend It Like Beckham
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In this installment, SMNTY embraces the early 2000s and goes for the goal with the sports comedy Bend it Like Beckham, discussing the importance of representation, sexism in sports and the power of friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Germanic siren known as the Loreley… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington state - May 18th, 1980
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On this day in 1980, triggered by a powerful earthquake, Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in Washington state, killing 57 people and forever changing the surrounding landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts & HowStuffWorks
In the Watermelon episode, Chuck and Josh stumbled into a bit of little-known history about why artificial banana flavor doesn’t taste like bananas. Turns out it does; it just tastes like a banana you’ve probably never eaten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Elon Musk says unless Twitter can prove its claim that less than 5% of all monetizable accounts are bots, the acquisition deal won't progress. A security researcher shows it's possible to unlock and start a Tesla vehicle through hacking. And how many times is your data traded online every day? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
For decades Ed and Lorraine Warren claimed to investigate paranormal phenomena, confronting the forces of darkness with the power of faith. They've inspired numerous films and become a part of American folklore -- so how much of their story is true? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
Squirrels are rodents, sure, but they’re rodents with personalities the size of Las Vegas and Detroit put together. Get to know your bushy-tailed (and sometimes not so bushy) neighbors who live interesting hidden lives right out in the open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
You may think you know yourself, but humans have a striking inability to predict their own behavior in differing emotional states. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the hot-cold empathy gap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts