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Award-winning author and researcher Dan Buettner has traveled the world to meet the planet’s longest-lived people, and learned nine powerful yet simple lessons that could put you on the path to longer life. Where did he find them? In the Blue Zones....

Richard Stratton was the unlikeliest of kingpins. A clean-cut Wellesley boy who entered outlaw culture on a trip to Mexico, he saw his search for a joint morph into a thrill-filled dope run smuggling two kilos across the border in his car door. He became a member of the Hippie Mafia, traveling the world to keep America high, living the underground life while embracing the hippie credo, rejecting hard drugs in favor of marijuana and hashish.

FINALIST, LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE IN AUDIOBOOK NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY: Time, USA Today, People, AARP, Today.com, BookRiot, Bustle, LitHub, BookPage, Our Culture, and Vulture A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue—and its fascinating role in Black history and...

Did you know that stop signs weren't always red? Explore the stop sign's colorful past on this episode of Now I Know. Ask enough people to describe a stop sign and you will get some pretty common answers: it has the word STOP in white lettering (at least in the United States), it has eight sides, and – of course – it’s red. Everyone knows that.

In Neil deGrasse Tyson's delightful journey through the cosmos, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has observed first-hand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history. Merlin's friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time - da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein and Hubble.

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Read by the author, Sarah Thornton. Boobs. Knockers. Jugs. Cans. Baps. Melons. Puppies. Fun bags. Bosoms. Hooters. In the English language there are over 700 expressions for female mammary glands – the majority of which are mostly used by men. In Tits Up, bestselling author, sociologist and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another colour: blue. In daily life, it is evoked in countless ways. Blue skies and blue water offer hope for a life beyond the current conditions. But blue is also the colour of deep...

Some things are easier to hear than to read. The Blue Hug Journal is a collection of short audio reads, each one a companion to the articles on our blog. Pour a cup of tea, take a breath, and let us come to you. Each piece runs just a few minutes and covers the topics that matter most to caregivers, care recipients, and anyone navigating the bathing and dignity journey: bathroom safety, aging in place, caregiver wellness, and the quiet courage it takes to give and receive care with grace. No episodes to follow. No schedule to keep. Just real, warm, practical content whenever you need it. We're...

The blue hour—that luminous threshold between day and night—holds secrets most of us miss. Join host Celeste Skye as she explores the science, art, and magic of twilight, from atmospheric physics to photographers chasing its fleeting glow. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

A college-focused podcast that dives into the authentic student experience. It covers everything from the essentials to the more personal side of university life that make campus culture unique. This podcast offers a relatable look at the highs and lows of being a student. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEzMESDlAPmx0paS048Ooc3P6Q5rU5fbGdYgo0WPV4NhT7VQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Join host Celeste Skye as she explores Earth's most extraordinary water destinations and transformative ocean experiences. From deep-sea dives to healing immersion therapies and conservation encounters, discover how the deep blue reshapes our connection to wonder and the planet. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Host Celeste Skye celebrates perfect travel conditions—when blue skies, open roads, and ideal weather align for unforgettable journeys. Each episode explores a different dimension of smooth, joyful adventures across America's most scenic routes. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Book 1 of the Adventures for Girls series. Travelling the snowy wilderness of Western Alaska and Eastern Russia would be challenging for any seasoned adventurer. Go on a journey with our two young ladies, Lucile and Marian, as they attempt to travel across the Bering Strait and back in the most difficult conditions...all with an angry and mysterious miner coming after them! - Summary by Keith Salis

'A necessary and important book.' Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read ‘The Orchid and the Dandelion is based on groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children - and the adults who love them.’ –...

Tesfay shares his extraordinary journey across Ethiopia, Sudan, Libya, Italy and France; from a childhood in Eritrea through nine years in Birmingham, UK living without the right to work, to finally being granted asylum. He describes the relief and joy of status as like a tree “blossoming” after a long winter. Ever-energetic and proactive, Tesfay kept moving forward, enrolling in college courses, learning bike mechanics, volunteering, and running, which supported his mental health and led him to a solicitor who championed his case.The story unfolds through conversations with friends who ...

Silver and Blue: Tracing the Roots of Policing and Corrections takes listeners through centuries and across continents to explore our systems of law enforcement and punishment have shaped societies for centuries. From the watchmen of ancient cities to the rise of modern police forces, each episode explores how justice was enforced, how punishment evolved, and what these legacies mean for us today. Whether a history buff, justice seeker or curious about how the system works, Silver and Blue invites you to rethink what justice really means, and who it serves.

Host Lucien Graves dissects critical turning points during Code Blue emergencies. Each episode examines pivotal moments in the chain of survival—from the first heartbeat missed to split-second decisions that tip the scales between tragedy and triumph. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Dunedin Blue is an independent documentary podcast series exploring the history and year-round relationship between Dunedin, Florida and the Toronto Blue Jays — the only team in Major League Baseball history to train in the same town for its entire existence AND the smallest city in today's Major League Baseball spring training landscape. For nearly half a century, Dunedin has been more than a spring training stop. It's where seasons are born, superstars begin their climb, veterans rebuild, and generations of players, staff, locals, and fans become part of a year-round shared baseball story....

Nascido em Salvador, Baco Exu do Blues transformou dor em poesia e silêncio em revolução musical. Neste podcast, mergulhamos fundo na trajetória de um dos artistas mais provocadores e intelectuais do rap e do R&B brasileiro contemporâneo. Da periferia baiana às grandes plataformas de streaming, Baco construiu uma identidade única, misturando trap, soul e letras carregadas de crítica social, negritude e introspecção. Exploramos seus álbuns marcantes, como "Esú" e "QVVJFA", que sacudiram a cena do hip-hop nacional e conquistaram reconhecimento internacional. Analisamos suas ...