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The Strange History of Nutmeg

2026-09-1647:11

Send us Fan Mail Nutmeg may seem like an ordinary kitchen spice, but its history is anything but ordinary. From the tiny Banda Islands of Indonesia to European empires, the Dutch East India Company, brutal conquest, and the famous connection to Manhattan, nutmeg became valuable enough to inspire wars and shape global history. Discover the strange, dark, and fascinating story behind one of the world’s most powerful spices—and why a tiny seed once meant enormous wealth. Being Me ...

Lice Happens (A Dash of Info)

2026-09-1420:02

Send us Fan Mail Head lice may be tiny, but they’ve caused panic for centuries! In this episode, we uncover the surprising history of lice, how they spread, what causes that maddening itch, and the myths that refuse to die. We’ll also look at effective treatments and why there’s no need for shame or panic when these unwanted little visitors show up. Being Me Is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb tells the story of Honey, a curious little turtle who learns that being herself is...

The Ides of March Part II

2026-09-1146:18

Send us Fan Mail The Ides of March — Part 2: The Assassination The plot is ready. The conspirators are waiting. And Julius Caesar is walking into the Senate on March 15, 44 BC. Part 2 takes us through the assassination that shocked Rome—and the unexpected aftermath. Caesar’s death doesn't restore the Republic. Instead, his funeral, his heir Octavian, Mark Antony, and a new struggle for power will set Rome on a path toward the empire. Being Me Is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb tells th...

The Ides of March Part I

2026-09-0957:15

Send us Fan Mail The Ides of March — Part 1: The Rise of Caesar How did Julius Caesar go from ambitious Roman politician to the most powerful man in the Republic? In Part 1, we follow Caesar’s remarkable rise—from his early political career and alliance with Pompey and Crassus to his conquest of Gaul, the crossing of the Rubicon, and his eventual rise to dictator for life. But as Caesar’s power grows, so does the fear that he is becoming something Rome despises: a king. Being Me Is the ...

America’s Vulnerable Power Grid ( A Dash of Info)

2026-09-0721:55

Send us Fan Mail We depend on electricity for almost everything—but how vulnerable is the system keeping the lights on? From the 2013 Metcalf substation attack and the threat of electromagnetic pulses to hurricanes, cyberattacks, equipment failures, and solar storms, this episode explores the hidden weaknesses and resilience of America’s power grid. What happens when the lights go out—and how prepared are we to turn them back on? Being Me Is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb ...

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