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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to...

Topics explored in this dialogue include: how you can address the greatest challenge of our times, the role of the arts in deep ecology, how the shift from linear thinking to systems thinking in the sciences affects us now and in the future, understanding the complexity of living systems and life itself, why creativity is the driving force of evolution, what religion and deep ecology have in common, what's really behind the information age, and the mathematics of complexity.

Cheating Stories From Reddit - r/cheating"Cheaters exposed. Secrets revealed. All from Reddit."Betrayal, heartbreak, and shocking secrets—straight from the internet’s most brutally honest corner.Reddit Cheating Stories is your go-to podcast for raw, unfiltered tales of infidelity, exposed lies, emotional fallout, and jaw-dropping revenge. Sourced from real Reddit threads and confession posts, each episode dives into the messy, complicated world of modern relationships—where no secret stays hidden forever.Whether it's partners caught in the act, anonymous confessions, or stories of ...

A Momentous Change Is Upon Us In his groundbreaking book, The Biology of Belief, Dr. Bruce Lipton outlined the evidence that our thoughts are just as important as our genes in controlling our health and evolution. As the emerging science of epigenetics shows, our beliefs and choices can control...

This pamphlet by LGBT pioneer and philosopher Edward Carpenter was originally intended to form part of his work "Love's Coming of Age", but was removed following public discourse on the Oscar Wilde trials of 1895. It was subsequently published privately and circulated among his inner circle. This is Carpenter's first publication on the subject of homosexuality, and displays his typical forward-thinking and utopian sentiments. It seeks to make clear that homosexuality is innate, is more widespread than generally accepted, and even implies that degress of bisexuality may be universal. - Summary ...

Have you ever wanted to end a relationship because someone loved you too much? It's a tricky question, especially if that person really, really loves you. And especially if that person is a pest. In Spring of 2026, a group of UCLA undergraduates set out to understand the relationship between people and pests: Mosquitoes, pigeons, squirrels, fruit flies, boll weevils, carp, sea urchins, zebra mussels, sparrows, even dogs. What these students realized is that "pest" is in the eye of the beholder, it's all about context, because, well, relationships are complicated. Pests are just ...

Discover the profound connection between humanity and the ocean with our unique collection of stories. This curated series features captivating interviews from individuals who lives have been shaped by the sea. Each story offers a glimpse into the transformative power of the ocean, showcasing its ability to inspire, heal and connect us all.

Nordlichter erleben. Geschichten aus dem hohen Norden.Der Polarlichtexpress mit Klaus-Peter Kappest und Daniel Lang erzählt von Finnisch-Lappland, dem Leben am Polarkreis und den besonderen Lichtmomenten des Nordens. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Nordlichter, Mitternachtssonne, Halo-Erscheinungen, lange Dämmerungen und die stille Schönheit des nordischen Lichts — aber auch die Kultur der Sami, Reisen durch Lappland sowie persönliche Begegnungen und Erfahrungen im hohen Norden Skandinaviens. Ein Podcast für alle, die den Norden lieben, verstehen und erleben möchten.

A heroine for our times, Etta Lemon campaigned for 50 years against the worldwide slaughter of birds for extravagantly feathered hats. Her legacy is the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (the RSPB), grown from an all-female pressure group of 1889 with the splendidly simple pledge: Wear No Feathers. Etta’s long battle against ‘murderous millinery’ triumphed with the Plumage Act of 1921 - but her legacy has been eclipsed by the more glamorous campaign for the vote, led by the elegantly plumed Emmeline Pankhurst.

"Monthly supplement of the penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge" is an illustrated periodical miscellany produced in the early 19th century. It presents short, readable articles and reviews spanning architecture, machinery and industry, natural history, public monuments, travel writing, and contemporary literature, aimed at popular education and curiosity. The contents range widely. - Summary by LynneT

The title of this work sufficiently indicates the nature of its contents. The Usages of Good Society relate not only to good manners and to good breeding, but also to the proper etiquette to be observed on every occasion. (From "Introductory Remarks") Note: The abbreviation viz. (or viz without a full stop) is short for the Latin videlicet, which itself is a contraction of the Latin phrase videre licet, meaning "it is permitted to see". (Wikipedia)

Our Living Lands is a weekly podcast that explores the impact of climate change on Indigenous communities' health, culture, and environment. Join us to hear about unique challenges and innovative solutions from Alaska to Florida and beyond. We have explored the difficult decisions tribes are making about leaving their land, the power of apple cider to deal with grizzly bears, and even head-bangingly loud heavy metal music.Led by a three-person Indigenous team, Our Living Lands is a collaboration of the Mountain West News Bureau, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, and Native Public Media.

Un podcast cuyo protagonista no son las aves sino la mirada que las buscan y las lecturas sobre ellas. No te invito a generar ingresos o ser más productivo, sino a recordar la capacidad de asombro. Aquí tiene lugar el saber por el saber en un ejercicio de meta observación, por supuesto, de aves. El mundo digital nos exige ser productivos a cada segundo. Si tienes un hobby debes generar ingresos con él. Correr, acumular datos, tachar tareas de una lista infinita. Incluso cuando salimos a la naturaleza, nos han enseñado a coleccionar: a tomar la foto perfecta, a llenar un inventario de ...

WAU Podcast es el espacio donde Davidh Nevado, fundador de WAU Diving, se sienta con personas que han encontrado en el mar algo que no existe en tierra: libertad, aventura, propósito, o simplemente paz. Buceadores expertos, amateurs, viajeros submarinos, instructores y amantes del océano que comparten lo que han vivido, aprendido y sentido debajo del agua. Tanto si llevas años buceando como si todavía no te has sumergido pero algo te llama hacia el mar, este podcast es para ti. Porque una vez que te sumerges, el mundo de arriba ya no es el mismo. Producido por Rainpod Studios En breve ...

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The Michigan Historical Society solicited accounts by Michigan pioneers about the early settlement of various locations, or early development of institutions in Michigan. Many of these accounts were read to members of the society in the early 1870s at its regular meetings. This audiobook version includes only those articles from the volume that were judged to contain content of broad interest in the 21st century. In addition to biographical sketches, Volume 1 contains several papers concerning the early history of Detroit, and memoirs about primitive pioneer travel and life in the Michigan ...

The Michigan Historical Society solicited accounts by Michigan pioneers about the early settlement of various locations, or early development of institutions in Michigan. Many of these accounts were read to members of the society in the 1870s at its regular meetings or at local pioneer organization meetings. This audiobook version includes only those articles from Volume 2 that were judged to contain content of broad interest in the 21st century. - Summary by Ted Lienhart

National Geographic Magazine Volume 2 Number 1 April 1890.: On the Telegraphic Determinations of Longitude by the Bureau of Navigation Report: Geography of the Land Report: Geography of the Air National Geographic Magazine Volume 2 Number 2 May 1890.: The Rivers of Northern New Jersey, with notes on the classification of rivers in general. A Critical Review of Bering's First Expedition, 1725-30, together with a translation of his original Report upon it. Supplementary note on the alleged observation of a Lunar Eclipse by Bering in 1728-9.

National Geographic Magazine Volume 1 Number 3 published in 1889. Topics of articles are: The Rivers and Valleys of Pennsylvania Topographic Models International Literary Contest (Summary by Guero)