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What is tantra? How about tantric sex? Where did it come from and what is the meaning behind it? Liz will mostly explain it (sort of) in this week's episode. 

On July 13th, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had an assassination attempt on his life. Unfortunately, the U.S. has a long history of assassinations and attempts on presidents and presidential candidates. This week's episode is a brief summary of all of them. 

In 1801 Thomas Howell and Thomas Griffith were the keepers of the Smalls Lighthouse. Griffith ends up dying which leads to a horrific scenario for Howell. Learn all about why not to become a lighthouse keeper in today's episode. 

Truth or Consequences: a city in New Mexico, or your conscience? Find out which we're talking about in this week's episode! 

Not only is this whiskey obscenely priced... it also has a heist connected to it! Tune in today to learn about Pappy Van Winkle. 

What do glitter and atomic bombs have in common? More than you think! Put on your tinfoil hats, it's time for another conspiracy! 

Did you know that about 35% of the world's population drives on the left side of the road? All the facts you didn't know you needed on today's episode about left-hand drive. 

Cats with too many toes, cute or gross? Also, why? Learn all of that and more on this week's episode! 

Scientists discovered a colossal snake fossil in India and have just started analyzing the discovery. Could this be the largest snake fossil found yet? Find out on today's episode!

Have you seen "This Man" in your dreams? For a few months, thousands of people reported seeing one particular man in their dreams. Was it real? Find out on today's episode. 

Did you know men are 4 times more likely than women to get struck by lightning? Why you might ask? Listen, and learn on today's episode! 

Lake Lanier in Georgia has a storied past. The lake was once the thriving city of Oscarville. What happened and turned it into the water ghost town it is today? Find out on this week's episode. 

What do trucks and frozen chicken have to do with each other? Apparently, everything starting in the 1960s. 

We all have our favorite celebrity whether that be a musician, actor, writer, artist, etc. But most of us know where that relationship begins and ends. Today we're talking about Celebrity Worship Syndrome.

Summiting Mt. Everest is one of the most challenging undertaking a person can do in their life. However, the number of people summiting each year have created an issue that has to be tackled, the amount of excrement on the mountain. 

Alcohol and caffeine, what could go wrong? A few college dudes experimented with this combo in the late 2000s to early 2010s and as Liz puts it, it burned fast and bright. Tune in for today's episode to hear about the fast rise and fall of Four Loko. 

In 1962 the U.S. Government devised a false-flag operation to harm U.S. soldiers and Cuban civilians and begin conflict with Cuba. 

Dragons are real and they are ruining some spring breakers beach vacations. Today's episode is all about the Blue Dragon. 

Pucker up! We have a special guest Dr. Maggie Spresser to fill you in about what other places you can put coffee.

If you've seen a popular movie in the past 70 years, chances are you've heard the Wilhelm scream. 

Remember in 2015 when our biggest concern was whether a dress was white and gold or blue and black? We miss those days too. But today we explain why you perceive it the way you do. 

Today we're talking about the Mt. Olympus of Mars! Olympus Mons which is the largest volcano in the solar system! 

For Black History Month this year, we are excited to tell you the story of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire. 

The Greenland Shark: deep divers, big bodies, and the oldest vertebrates in the world... but how old are they? Listen and find out! 

Welcome to our very first edition of The Rundown! Our first-ever guest is on to discuss whether our perception of Italian food is spot on or way off. Thanks for joining us, Lavi!