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We're back and talking about dandelions! A few people on Tiktok sent me this Tiktok of a man claiming dandelions are a panacea. Well, we're here to take that to task. Just how healthy are they?
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/treatment-of-a-heart-attack/cardiac-medications
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dandelion-benefits
https://www.healthline.com/health/ways-dandelion-tea-could-be-good-for-your
https://www.reference.com/business-finance/mcdonald-s-own-other-companies-f1de62ec45216cfa
https://storage.googleapis.com/titlemax-media/1c8ace8f-every-company-disney-owns-13_pageversion-lg.jpg
This week, we continue our attempt at low stakes, low stress enjoyment by scouring some choice questions from Reddit. Specifically, from the subreddits, r/TooAfraidToAsk and r/NoStupidQuestions.
P.S. Jon's audio gets a little wonky in the middle but I think its worth staying in there. Oh yeah, and there's swears in this one.
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Sometimes the truth is embarrassing... But I think it's time we discussed what turned us into the skeptics we are today.
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We're a little late to the party here, but what the heck happened in Texas? Correction: What the heck is STILL happening in Texas? Join us in a short little casual convo about it!
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-the-deep-freeze-caused-texas-to-lose-power/
https://theconversation.com/whats-behind-15-000-electricity-bills-in-texas-155822
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Texas_power_crisis
This week, we bring you a shorter than normal episode to talk about speedrunners and how space can do some crazy things to their runs.
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Sources:
https://www.thegamer.com/how-ionizing-particle-outer-space-helped-super-mario-64-speedrunner-save-time/
Join us as Nick explains all the life lessons he learned over the last week. Hopefully you can learn from his experience.
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Palm oil is objectively evil. You can thank capitalism for that. But it's not that cut and dry. Join us as we try to break down the nuances of palm oil.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-09646-4
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/Deforestation/deforestation_update3.php
https://apnews.com/article/palm-oil-forests-indonesia-scouts-83b01f2789e9489569960da63b2741c4
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-only-on-ap-indonesia-financial-markets-malaysia-7b634596270cc6aa7578a062a30423bb
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2016/11/palm-oil-global-brands-profiting-from-child-and-forced-labour/
https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/palm-oil
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/giving-up-palm-oil-might-actually-be-bad-environment-180958092/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/39492207
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/12/palm-oil-destroying-rainforests-household-items/#close
https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/8-things-know-about-palm-oil
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/palm-oil-health-impact-environment-animals-deforestation-heart-a8505521.html
This week, we explore Dolly Parton. It's not common that we cover people in a positive light, but that changes this week. We're going to talk about all the great things Dolly Parton has given to the world and why she's a nation treasure.
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Sources:
https://www.biography.com/musician/dolly-parton
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dolly-parton-mn0000175286/biography
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dolly-Parton
https://www.wideopencountry.com/country-musics-shocking-legal-battles/
https://pop-culture.fandom.com/wiki/Dolly_Parton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollywood
https://www.vulture.com/2020/11/dolly-parton-vaccine-donation-history.html
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-timeline-of-dolly-partons-philanthropy/ss-BB18Ss2g
https://theboot.com/dolly-parton-charity-work/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61219/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-dolly-parton
This week we dip our toe into the world of True Crime! It's not really our forte, but you all asked for it!
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Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-the-Ripper
https://www.jack-the-ripper.org/jack-the-ripper-history.htm
https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/jack-the-ripper
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/ripper_jack_the.shtml
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Jack-the-Ripper/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/jack-rippers-dna-collected-shawl-though-doubts-linger-180971726/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/jack-the-ripper-suspects/3
https://www.history.com/news/who-was-jack-the-ripper-6-tantalizing-theories
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Boss_letter
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/jack-ripper-s-identity-may-finally-be-known-thanks-dna-n984536
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/18/dna-evidence-reveals-identity-jack-ripper-scientists-claim/3206856002/
https://www.jack-the-ripper.org/kosminski.htm
Ever wonder why you get tired? Turns out it's because of the circadian rhythm. But what the heck even is that? We'll find out.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/circadian-rhythm#sleep-disorders
https://www.healthline.com/health/biological-rhythms#effects
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/circadian-rhythm-disorders-cause
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/your-bodys-internal-clock-and-how-it-affects-your-overall-health/254518/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side
https://www.livescience.com/53874-blue-light-sleep.html
The week, we serve up some hot new fitness fads for you. New year, new you, right? Maybe we can sell you on some of the hottest fitness trends from the last century.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phAaBL9Xm38&ab_channel=MidwaytoMainStreet
https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/fitness/beginners-guide-tae-bo/#:~:text=Created%20in%201976%20by%20tae,style%20in%20Boston%20in%201982.
https://www.thegardnernews.com/sports/20200423/remember-tae-bo-1990s-era-home-workout-is-making-comeback-as-quarantine-kickstart
https://exercise.lovetoknow.com/Can_Tae_Bo_Help_You_Lose_Weight#:~:text=A%20150%2Dpound%20person%20doing,nature%2C%20an%20interval%20training%20workout.&text=This%20type%20of%20workout%20has,mass%2C%20flexibility%20and%20cardiovascular%20fitness.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jan-05-he-retro5-story.html
https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/interview-with-peter-bieler-of-thighmaster-fame/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thighmaster
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/11/21/after-4-decades-of-sweatin-to-the-oldies-richard-simmonss-iconic-exercise-studio-closes/
https://grantland.com/features/richard-simmons-sweatin-oldies/
http://www.powerbalance.com/default/about
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/power-bracelets-lawsuit_n_1105559
https://www.healthline.com/health/balance-bracelet#can-it-work
This week, it's a Christmas Carol but with Nick and Jon... It sort of speaks for itself. It's our Christmas Special! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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You ever wonder where the Christmas Tree tradition came from? Well, you're in luck! We'll talk about the origins of the Christmas tree, the evolution of ornaments, and whether a real or fake tree is better.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@strangerstillshow.com
Sources:
https://www.zmescience.com/science/history-science/origin-christmas-tree-pagan/
https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-19/the-history-of-the-christmas-tree/8106078
https://www.uselessdaily.com/news/40-fun-facts-about-the-christmas-tree-list/
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/8-things-you-never-even-knew-about-christmas-trees-51714
https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-real-or-artificial-christmas-trees-environmental-impact-20171214-story.html
https://www.holidayextras.com/travel-blog/wanderlust/unusual-christmas-traditions.html
https://mrchristmastree.com/christmas-traditions-around-the-world/
https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/a2812/christmas-tree-traditions-world/
Let's be honest... Almost every corporation probably has skeletons in their closets. But some company's skeletons tend to spill out of the closet at an alarming rate. Nestle is one of those. If you want to see what brands Nestle owns (for no reason in particular) check it out here.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.corp-research.org/nestle
https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/nestle-california-bottled-water/
https://www.mashed.com/198834/the-untold-truth-of-nestle/
https://www.zmescience.com/science/nestle-company-pollution-children/#:~:text=Baby%20Formula%20and%20Boycott,-We%27re%20in&text=Nestle%20aggressively%20pushed%20their%20breastfeeding,highly%20unethical%20for%20several%20reasons.
https://www.nestle.com/aboutus/overview/ourbrands
https://www.nestle.com/aboutus/history/nestle-company-history
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/07/coca-cola-pepsi-and-nestle-named-top-plastic-polluters-for-third-year-in-a-row
We've talked about conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory... but we've never talked about the people that believe in them. So why don't we take a moment to dive into those brains of theirs?
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z98U1nMFrJQ&feature=emb_logo
https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/conspiracy-theorists-brains-really-are-different.htm
https://elemental.medium.com/why-your-brain-loves-conspiracy-theories-69ca2abd893a
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202004/true-false-believers-the-psychology-conspiracy-theories
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6282974/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/people-drawn-to-conspiracy-theories-share-a-cluster-of-psychological-features/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326090
This week, we explore yoga. People have told us for years that yoga is good for exercise as well as calming the mind. But what does science say?
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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Sources:
https://www.medicaldaily.com/brief-history-yoga-ancient-hindu-scriptures-modern-westernized-practice-358162
http://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/i9565.pdf
https://www.wikihow.com/Perform-Yoga
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-many-calories-does-yoga-burn
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/yoga-benefits-beyond-the-mat
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/yoga-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/poses-by-level
This week, we're trying something a little different. Nick hurt his back so instead of torturing himself, Jon agreed to take a stab at a little project they'd been kicking around for a while... It Came from the Big Screen. A show where they bring the movies to you.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
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This week, we're exploring meditation. We've talked about it here and there before, but it's about time it got its own episode. We'll talk about the history of meditation, the science of meditation, how to meditate yourselves, as well as go through a guided meditation you won't want to miss.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@strangerstillshow.com
Sources:
https://time.com/4246928/meditation-history-buddhism/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201307/overview-meditation-its-origins-and-traditions
https://mindworks.org/blog/history-origins-of-meditation/
https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/
This week, we go through some fun fall celebrations from places that aren't the US! We get to talk about the Chinese Moon Festival, Dia de Los Muertos, Guy Fawkes Day, and Diwali. Enjoy some chill vibes.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@strangerstillshow.com
Sources:
https://www.relocateguru.io/post/10-autumn-traditions-around-the-world
https://www.chinatravel.com/focus/mid-autumn-festival/
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/festivals/mid-autumn-full-moon-festival
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/what-is-mid-autumn-festival/index.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/profile-of-the-chinese-moon-festival-4077070
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead
https://www.history.com/news/day-dead-dia-de-muertos-origins
https://dayofthedead.holiday/history/
https://www.wilderutopia.com/traditions/mythological-journey-to-the-aztec-lands-of-the-dead/
https://www.history.com/news/guy-fawkes-day-a-brief-history
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Guy-Fawkes-Day
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15351828
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/diwali/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Diwali-Hindu-festival
https://www.history.com/news/the-ancient-origins-of-indias-biggest-holiday
Thanks for joining us on this Octobermonth Finale! This week, we attempt to contact the dead by holding a seance. Before we can do that though, we need to learn where seances came from. So even if nothing happens, at least we learned something.
Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!
If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@strangerstillshow.com
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/seance
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/oct/20/seances-and-science
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/S%C3%A9ance
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/seance-history
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87458/6-classic-seance-tricks-explained
https://www.wmagazine.com/story/seance-how-to-conduct-at-home-guide/
https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-conduct-a-seance-2593035
https://www.wikihow.com/Perform-a-S%C3%A9ance