We travel to all corners of the world in this episode to explore and compare origin stories and mythology from a number of cultures. From primordial waters to wars between generations of gods there are a surprising number of similarities to be found.

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Electricity and electrical charge plays a significant role in the animal kingdom. In general animals rely on electrical charge to make their nervous systems, muscles, and hearts function properly but there are a surprising number of animals that take electricity to another level. Some can sense electrical fields and some can use electricity as a weapon. Join us in this episode to find out more.

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In this episode we are joined by special guest Hudson (8) as we explore one of his favorite topics, flags. We explore colours, common symbols, and the age of many country flags; and of course we will dive into the history of a few flags that had influence on the flags of other countries.

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Let's talk toxins! Join us to learn about all the surprising and not-so-surprising animals that are poisonous, and find out how they are able to resist succumbing to the poisons themselves.

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In this episode we continue our exploration of the plants crucial to alcohol production and focus in on Europe and Eurasia. We take on heavy hitters like barley and grapes, but also shine some light on supporting characters, like black currant, wormwood, and coriander.

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Humans have been making and consuming alcohol for thousands of years and the production of booze is steeped in tradition. In this series we explore the plants that have been fermented or added to alcohol starting with the plants found in the Americas.

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Everyone has heard of the Venus Flytrap but there are hundreds of other carnivorous plants and they are all quite fascinating. Join us in this episode as we discuss the various ways that plants find nutrients and energy and learn about a number of flesh eating plants that you have probably never knew existed.

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The ancient Egyptians may have been the first to document the medical "condition" of hysteria, but they were most certainly not the last. This catch-all diagnosis for any woman who didn't fit perfectly into the patriarchy's view of women lasted all the way through the Greeks, middle ages, and into the 20th century. In this episode we focus in on a few prominent/discredited figures who helped develop the field of psychoanalysis and helped define "hysteria".

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