Join Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, as they venture into the spooky world of Ouija boards. In this episode, they discuss the board's mysterious history and the public's fascination with talking to spirits. Learn about the rise of Ouija as a parlor game and how it became linked to the supernatural.

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Ever wondered about the conveyer belts that bring shopping carts up and downstairs in stores? Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, explore the mechanics and history of the shopping cart conveyor. From its role in making grocery shopping more efficient to its quirky details, they break down how this everyday technology operates behind the scenes.

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Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, take listeners on a nostalgic trip as they discuss the classic children's game, Duck, Duck, Goose. They dive into the game's origins and how it has been played across different cultures. Did you know this popular game has variations like "Duck, Duck, Gray Duck"? Tune in for fun memories and surprising facts about this playground favorite!

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Virgin boy eggs are eggs cooked in the urine of young prepubescent boys, mostly under the age of 10, for human consumption. This is a long-standing tradition in Dongyang, Zhejiang, China in springtime. You can learn more about virgin boy eggs as hosted by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.

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"Darwin Awards Re-visited" revisits the satirical awards given to individuals who supposedly contributed to human evolution by removing themselves from the gene pool in spectacularly foolish ways. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN share some of the most infamous Darwin Award winners and debate the morality behind celebrating such stories.

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"Queer Anarchism" explores the intersection of queer identity and anarchist philosophy. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW discuss how queer anarchism seeks to dismantle traditional power structures while promoting freedom and equality for all, touching on its historical roots and its place in modern activism.

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"Jargon Part 2" continues the conversation on jargon, focusing on specific examples from different professions and how understanding or misunderstanding it can impact real-world interactions. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW provide insights into the ever-evolving nature of language within specialized communities.

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