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Wild celebrity moonlights as a vigilante superhero, their identity will shock you!

This week in the lounge, Dan is joined by Ron was they take the time machine to the April 1993 Waco Siege, discuss science news involving Mammoth ressurections and Europa moon missions, explore the snake oil of plastic recycling, and of course play fact checkin’ time and talk some feel good news.
 
Waco siege
 
Scientists plotting to bring dead animals back to life
NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter's possibly life-sustaining moon
 
Critics call out plastics industry over "fraud of plastic recycling"
The Last Beach Cleanup
"Plastics Makes It Possible" ad, 1997
 
This is why a man in his 50s built a mini mouse village in his back garden
 
Did 12-Year-Old Jimi Hendrix Make Crayon Drawing of Elvis Presley After Seeing Him Perform?
Sketch in N.Y. apartment turns out to be rare Revolutionary War drawing
 
'Epstein Island' sold to Disney?
3 people rescued after a week stranded on remote Pacific island
 
Moon not visible when light side faces away from Earth
A NASA spacecraft spotted something weird orbiting the moon. It was just a lunar neighbor.
 
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This common household item could kill you and all those you care about

In the lounge today we hop in the time machine and revisit the sentencing of the Ronsenberg spies before talking about brainwaves after death. There’s a new form of hotel fee scammin’, some fun fact checking time, and a wrap up with a feel good story involving reforestation.
 
 
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
 
Brainwaves after death? Scientists reveal surprising activity in the dying brain
Scientists Accidentally Made a Mouse Grow Legs in Place of Genitals
 
New Frontier In Scam Hotel Fees
This Marriott Tacks On An Undisclosed 4% Extra Fee For The Lightbulbs
 
False claim study shows EVs pollute 1,850 times more
Exclusive: Tesla scraps low-cost car plans amid fierce Chinese EV competition
 
Bird flu has been detected at the largest chicken egg manufacturer in the U.S.
False claim US grocery stores are selling lab-grown meat
 
World's oldest man at 111 years old says his trick is 'just luck' plus regular fish and chips
Fact-check: Eggs, fruits, oats are not unhealthy breakfast
 
Destructive Gold Miners Clock Overtime to Restore Thousands of Acres of Amazon Rainforest
 
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One phrase to use at a traffic stop that drives Police crazy, but they can’t stop you!

Today in the Lounge the time machine takes us back to the Southern Bread Riots of 1863 and how strong leadership can't force bread on the table. In science news, we talk about some science news regarding Leap seconds, denisovan DNA, and free will. Over in Snake Oil, Marijuana takes the center stage as we discuss some recent meta research into the effectiveness of CBD as a painkiller. After some fun Fact Checkin' Time, we wind down with some feel good news about Solar Panels in France. 
Southern bread riots
 
A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks
Scientists link elusive human group to 150,000-year-old Chinese ‘dragon man’
 
CBD: Snake Oil For Pain
 
Lots of People Die Every Year During or After Sex.
Birth control does not cause infertility
 
Dead body claimed found at Detroit Lions' Ford Field
This Eating Habit Could Be A Warning Sign Of Dementia, Experts Say
 
Four were hung for plot to kill Lincoln, not over election
 
‘A Beautiful Idea’: This French Town Is Making its Cemetery a Source of Solar Energy
 
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You've been blinking wrong your entire life, we'll tell you why!

This week in the Lounge, Dan is joined by Ron and Jaimelyn as they discuss the March 1933 founding of the Civil Conservation Corps, a new scientific paper establishing a physical link between prehistoric Easter Island and South America, and a more efficient seawater to hydrogen generator. In the snake oil segment they present a form of political snake oil involving the Chemtrails conspiracy theory. After some a rousing game “Fact Checkin’ Time”, the episode concludes with a feel good story about a new poll showing Americans of all political stripes are more alike then they are different.
 
 
Civilian Conservation Corps
Easter Island / South America Connection
A new seawater hydrogen Generator
Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Legislation Banning 'Chemtrails'
 
Claim about escaped tiger has circulated for years
Staff at a Virginia wildlife center pretend to be red foxes as they care for an orphaned kit
 
Are old eclipse glasses safe to use?
Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed
 
Does eating dates enhance memory?
Who Americans think should pay on a first date
 
Optimist Pollster Finds Americans Are Far More Alike Than Different
 
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The Tragic Story of the Hamburglar

This week in the lounge, the time machine takes the hosts back to the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment in the Senate and it’s ongoing status today. In science news, the James Webb Telescope is being used to identify different complex compounds in protostars and a new paper posits that Dark Energy doesn’t exist. This week’s snake oil involves a Love Scam Center in the Phillipines, the Professor is in the hot seat for “Fact Checkin’ Time”, and we have some feel goods about coral reef restoration. We’re so glad you’re here!
 
Equal Rights Amendment
 
The burning acid behind ant stings was spotted around two stars
Dark matter doesn't exist and the universe is 27 billion years old
Testing CCC+TL Cosmology with Observed Baryon Acoustic Oscillation Features - IOPscience
 
Hundreds rescued from love scam centre in the Philippines
 
PolitiFact | Who owns TikTok’s parent company?
PolitiFact | Claim about number of immigrants and reemergence of livestock disease
Photo Shows Woman Voting in Russia's 2024 Election While Armed Soldier Watches
 
A myth about Irish immigrants who came to the US during the potato famine gets debunked
UK government says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers
A Kate Middleton Theory: Is the Edited Photo From November?
 
Full Recovery for Coral Reef Within 4 Years – The Speed of Restoration They Saw was ‘Incredible’
 
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Shocking secret a husband kept from his wife, she almost died when she found out

In this episode, Dan and Amber discuss the assassination of Julius Caesar. They explore Caesar's rise to power, his military achievements, and the civil war that led to his dictatorship. They also delve into the conspiracy against Caesar and the planning of his assassination. The segment concludes with the intriguing story of a soothsayer's warning about the Ides of March. In Science news, they talk about the impact of lead on IQ, 3D printing human skin, and the role of artificial intelligence in math. Two people attempted a weekend at bernies with their dead roommate, Amber turns the tables and challenges Dan to Fact Checkin’ Time, and the show ends with a feel good story about decreasing crime rates.
 
 
Assassination of Julius Caesar
Lead in gasoline blunted IQ of half the U.S. population, study says
Scientists 3D Print Living Human Skin Directly Onto Wounds
Using Star Trek Prompts Boosted AI Chatbot Basic Math Performance
 
2 Men Shared Same Heart, Same Wife, Same Cause of Death?
Stanley Cup Lead Lawsuit: Is There A Lead Poisoning Risk?
Study for 3D Printed Skin, Including Video
 
Crime is Way Down: 2023 Recorded Likely the Largest Single-Year Drop in Homicides Across US
 
Current Hardcore History Available for Free
 
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1930’s crooner hasn’t sung in years, you won’t believe what he sounds like today

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the Emergency Banking Act of 1933, the importance of leadership and trust in times of crisis, the genetic sequences responsible for humans losing their tails, and the use of high frequency radio waves for genetic modification. For the snake oil segment, they discuss a disappointing Willy Wonka-themed event in Scotland that was compared to the Fyre Festival. They explore the ethical considerations of genetic modification and the possibility of tail regeneration and other genetic changes in humans. The conversation then shifts to the fascinating encounter between an orca and a great white shark, highlighting the changing dynamics in the ocean. The hosts also touch on the fragility of the Gulf Stream and its potential impact on climate. They cover various fact checked stories in “Fact Checkin’ Time”, and the episode concludes with a heartwarming story about volunteers helping amphibians cross the road.
Emergency Banking Act of 1933
Fireside chats
We finally know why humans don't have tails
Radio waves reprogram bacteria to become vital drugs with 91% efficacy
Lone orca slays great white in less than two minutes and feasts on its liver
I was hired for the Fyre Festival-esque Willy Wonka 'experience' — I felt like I was scammed
The real-life Day After Tomorrow: The Gulf Stream could COLLAPSE as early as 2025
 
Stanley Cups Were Originally Invented for WWII Pilots?
Phillies end $1 hot dog nights following unruly fan behavior
No, Women Do Not Retain DNA from Every Man They've Slept With
New study unpacks why society reacts negatively to male-favoring research
Mark Twain Was Born and Died on Days Halley's Comet Flew Past Earth?
Shania Twain, 58, unrecognisable in new photo
 
Village Saves 45,000 Toads From Roadway Deaths Cutting Casualties By 60%
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Ten facts about life you just won’t believe

In this conversation, the hosts explore the history and purpose of calendar reform, the differences between the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and the challenges of implementing a new calendar system. They also touch on the drawbacks of daylight savings time and share interesting facts about snakes, including the discovery of two distinct species of green anacondas and a python with emoji-like patterns on its back. The conversation covers various topics including mosquitoes, fusion reactors, AI, Neanderthals, and timeshare scams. The hosts discuss the potential of AI in controlling fusion reactors and the ethical concerns surrounding its use. They also explore the ingenuity of Neanderthals in using glue and their burial practices. The conversation concludes with a fact-checking game where the hosts discuss news events that have been fact-checked. The episode concludes with stories about the reintroduction of black rhinos in Kenya, and a breakthrough treatment for tumors in dogs.
 
 
Gregorian calendar
Calendar reform
 
Gigantic new anaconda species discovered in Amazon rainforest
Breeder creates smiley face emoji snake that sold for $6K
AI solves nuclear fusion puzzle for near-limitless clean energy
Neanderthals' usage of complex adhesives reveals higher cognitive abilities
Thousands of Americans fall prey to Mexican cartel CJNG timeshare scam
 
Only 6,800 American Soldiers Died in Battle in the Revolutionary War?
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean didn't call off New York shows
Executive Order 9066 authorized Japanese detention during World War II, not gift cards
Mexico City may be just months away from running of out water
Taylor Swift Has Reportedly Spent an Exorbitant Amount to Upgrade Kelce's Wardrobe
Amid measles outbreak, Florida lets parents choose whether to send unvaccinated kids to school
 
 
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Four simple steps that will leave your neighbor completely flummoxed

In this episode, Dan and Ron discuss various topics including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a new type of magnetism, self-healing metal, romantic AI chatbots, fraud and liability, and fact-checking. They cover topics such as a misattributed message from the Pope, the claim that the Catholic Church created Islam, Donald Trump's gold tennis shoes, and a $5 hand-held breast cancer testing kit. The conversation ends with closing remarks and well wishes.
 
On Feb 20, 1956: Civil Rights Activists Arrested for Organizing Bus Boycott in Montgomery
Montgomery Bus Boycott_| Britannica
Montgomery Bus Boycott | HISTORY
 
New type of magnetism splits from convention
Rejuvenation and atomic structuring in metal alloys
*privacy not included Romance Chatbots are Data Stealers
 
Trump Fraud Trial: Ex-Prez Couldn't Stop With the Fuzzy Math, Judge Says
 
Trump launches a sneaker line
An Oklahoma judge who sent more than 500 texts during a murder trial resigns
This stingray is pregnant with no male companion
 
Michael Jackson Bought Eminem's Music Rights After the Rapper 'Dissed' Him?
Muslims trace faith to prophet Muhammad, not Catholics
Did Pope Francis Say 'Eat Whatever You Want For Easter'?
 
Detecting breast cancer through a spit test
 
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One magic ingredient your hair stylist wants you to put in your coffee

In this episode of Half-Cocked Tales, the hosts discuss various topics including the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the fascination with organized crime, and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and nuclear bombs. They then move on to the challenge of deciphering the Vesuvius scrolls, the dangers of contaminated 'Real Water’. As always there’s “Fact Checkin’ Time”, where guests try to tell which news headlines were fact checked stories and which weren’t. To end the discussion, the hosts examine the benefits of Tai Chi for high blood pressure. They mention a study from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences that found Tai Chi to be more effective in reducing high blood pressure than other forms of aerobic exercise. The hosts express their surprise and interest in this finding and discuss the positive effects of Tai Chi on the body and mind. They also mention the accessibility and simplicity of Tai Chi compared to other forms of exercise.
 
Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
Escalation Risks from Language Models in Military and Diplomatic Decision-Making
Vesuvius Challenge 2023 Grand Prize awarded: we can read the scrolls!
Jury awards $130m to Nevada residents who suffered extreme liver damage
 
Puppy Bowl 2024 is not a live event like Super Bowl LVIII
Fact Check: Putin Defends Hitler's Invasion of Poland in Carlson Interview
'Woke' Garth Brooks Kicked Out of Toby Keith's Tribute Show?
 
Israel is holding up food for 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza, the main UN aid agency there says
Trump gave NATO allies warning: Spend more or he'd let Russia 'do whatever they want'
We may have just lost Trinidad and Tobago.
 
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