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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories“UNSOLVED UFO ENCOUNTERS” and More Bizarre True Stories! #WeirdDarknessDonate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: When Lottie Chettle identified herself to the court, and gave her occupation as “barber”, a rather astonishing thing happened. People laughed. Why? The story is a strange one! (The Victorian Female Barber in Court) *** Sometimes the sour attitude of a mother-in-law can not only break up a marriage, but it can lead to murder. (A Day of Blood) *** We’ll look at a murd...2024-10-1147 min
Curiosity WeeklyNew Mom Pareidolia, Soapy Cilantro, Problem-Solving BirdsToday, you’ll learn about how new moms see faces in inanimate objects, why some people think cilantro tastes like soap, and the problem solving prowess of vocal birds. New Mom Pareidolia “New mothers more likely to experience pareidolia, when your brain thinks it sees faces in inanimate objects.” by Emily Cooke. 2023. “What is pareidolia?” by Tia Ghose. 2023. “Oxytocin: Facts about the ‘cuddle hormone’.” by Stephanie Pappas & Ailsa Harvey. 2022. “Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects.” n.a. 2023. Soapy Cilantro “Why do some people think cilantro tastes like...2023-11-0911 min
This Animal LifeBadass, Beautiful Wolves and the Dog in Us AllThis final episode of This Animal Life is devoted to my fellow wolf-lovers. Sit down for a gripping conversation with Rick McIntyre, author of The Redemption of Wolf 302 in the Yellowstone Wolf series. Do wolves really have a moral code? Are some wolves more ethical than others, or are we humans just projecting? Through Rick's compelling stories, you’ll find out why humans are more similar to wolves than to any other creature. You’ll also learn why anthropomorphism can be accurate and necessary, what our astonishing similarities to wolves teach us about our better nature, and why...2022-01-091h 19This Animal LifeLove, Loyalty, and Friendship Among SharksJim Abernethy, diver and shark advocate, claims that sharks are "the dogs of the sea." How is that possible? What does that even mean? Lisa and Ann dive deep into their fears and fascinations. Who are sharks really, can you befriend them, and is it safe or even sane to do so? What does shark friendship look like?Want to follow up on our sources or watch any of the videos we mention? Go to ThisAnimalLIfe.com and click on Show Notes.References:Abernethy, Jim, featured in “Guy and Wild Shark Have Been Be...2021-07-111h 06
The Comical Heathen PodcastThe Comical Heathen S2 E7:Leighann LordShow Notes
Nerd. Comedian. Science communicator. Star Trek fan. And a theatre kid?? Finally getting to interview Leighann Lord was a fantastic and fun moment for me. We discuss her background in theatre and her experiences in comedy. She has her recent Dry Bar special and, oh, not to mention, she is the 2019 recipient of the Humanist Arts Award. She had a lot to say about approaching comedy like a thinking person (she also had a lot to say about Star Trek, but I'm going to have to save that part of our conversation for a futur...2021-05-021h 12
Life's Little MysteriesMysterious Black HolesBlack Holes are awesome but why are their names so boring? Our intrepid science reporters, Jeanna and Mindy deep dive into the mysteries of black holes.
Below you can find links to further reading on the topics discussed in this episode.
Black Holes Are Awesome. Why Are Their Names Usually So Boring?
For any space object's name to be officially recognized by astronomers around the world, needs approval by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)
NEWS UPDATE with Tia Ghose, Assistant Managing Editor at Live Science on The Biggest Black Hole Findings of...2020-04-1329 min
TWiT Throwback (Video)Tech News Today 1281: LastPass Got Hacked!
Facebook ships a Google Photos killer, FBI is investigating Fiber cutting in San Francisco, the coolest new Xbox game looks like a cartoon from the 30s, and more...
Host: Mike Elgan
Co-Host: Joe Panettieri
Guests: David Gewirtz, Molly McHugh, Tia Ghose, and Henry K. Lee
Producer: Jason C. Cleanthes
Technical Director: Jason C. Cleanthes
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today.
Check out the full show notes for today's episode.
Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this...2015-06-1629 minTWiT Throwback (Audio)Tech News Today 1281: LastPass Got Hacked!
Facebook ships a Google Photos killer, FBI is investigating Fiber cutting in San Francisco, the coolest new Xbox game looks like a cartoon from the 30s, and more...
Host: Mike Elgan
Co-Host: Joe Panettieri
Guests: David Gewirtz, Molly McHugh, Tia Ghose, and Henry K. Lee
Producer: Jason C. Cleanthes
Technical Director: Jason C. Cleanthes
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today.
Check out the full show notes for today's episode.
Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this...2015-06-1629 min