Stranger Still

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! 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.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. 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

Sometimes the truth is embarrassing... But I think it's time we discussed what turned us into the skeptics we are today. 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

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! 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.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. 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.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. 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

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! 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.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. 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.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! 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/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! 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.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! 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.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! 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

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! 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.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! 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.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! 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.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! 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

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