Sarah won't quit talking about horses, and her love for them, but she explains why it turns out, we're not really meant to ride them. We hear about the quadruple amputee who is accused of committing murder, but wait, there's more, he's also a cornhole champion. He's full of surprises! Susie hooked on bowling ever since she got her own ball, and now she's watching the HBO docuseries, Born to Bowl. We learn about the recent (accidental) discovery that queen bees can live underwater, and we find out how it's possible. There's a restaurant that's causing a literal stink and getting citations for it, so we debate whether it's racist or fair play. We discuss the French trial Gisele Pelicot's husband, who drugged his wife and let men assault her, and the surprising dynamic between her and her daughter that reveals the complexity of trauma. Plus, we find out why dreaming is a complex bodily function, how it helps your memory, and why lucid dreamers might have an advantage.

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00:00 - Celebrating Episode 999 and Sarah's Equine Path

02:13 - Unpacking the Truth About Riding Horses

06:02 - From Mules to Animal Sanctuaries and Glue Factories

09:33 - Wildgrain Bread, Horse Leasing, and Sarah's Intensity

20:38 - Susie's Bowling Obsession and the Joy of Play

26:39 - Accidental Discovery: Bees Survive Underwater for a Week

34:22 - The Stinky Tofu Debate and the Science of Odor

43:19 - Gisele Pelicot Trial: Trauma, Betrayal, and Family Rift

49:40 - Why Humans Prefer Animal Mating Calls Over Other Sounds

55:21 - How Lucid Dreaming Helps Solve Real-Life Problems

58:02 - Wrapping Up Episode 999 and 1000th Episode Preview

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