Today we are talking about science, statistics and the real information surrounding abortion. With what happened in the states with Roe vs Wade getting overturned, we thought it would be a good time to reinvestigate what science and actual data has to say about what happened. 
What did we learn this week? 4:53
Dyslexia affects upwards of 20% of the population 5:03
In the 1960s stewardess on airlines had lots of rules and regulations 11:11 
Studytime: 18:58

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Abortion: The Science and Statistics

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Cults are fascinating but dangerous, so is it time to join a commune? Today we talk about the psychology of cults, and why communes may be a separate helpful way to live together and be better for the environment. The psychology of living lifestyles differently than the nuclear family creates a lot of tension, and the reasons are surprising. Today we break down the psychology, science and history of cults and communes to help you figure out if it is time to join one. 
STUDYTIME: Cults - why are they so popular right now?
WDWLTW:the first high res image of a brain may change anythingsome anti-depressants don't work on night owls
 REFERENCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Oaks_Community,_Virginia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intentional_community https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2019/04/30/research-about-communes-and-utopian-societies-has-uncovered-these-important-lessons/?sh=5b5af90f283c 
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Cults vs. Communes: is it time to join one?

Saunas or thermotherapy, is a way of making your body SUPER hot in order to feel better and hopefully have a positive physiological response. The popularity of sauna bathing has increased in recent years, but is there a good reason for it? It may feel good, but the science of saunas may say something else about how they affect your body.
STUDYTIME: Are saunas actually good for you?
WDWLTW:bird watching recap
 RESOURCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042662/v https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14017431.2024.2302159 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/#B47 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724 https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00076.2022 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7908414/

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Saunas: is sweating really that good for you?

Bird watching / ornithology / birding - it has TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM! More people than ever are doing this activity and for good reason. Today we explain how it will make you happier, how to get started, and the most insane stories we have from the trails. Alison Hendrick joins Greg to talk about all things bird watching. This episode is IMPORTANT - because with this knowledge your life WILL CHANGE. May is the month of bird watching - and this episode will get you started.
STUDYTIME: The science of birdwatching - why it is the best thing for your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best scientific life hack in the world ... BIRD WATCHING!

Can you tell if someone is gay from their voice? There is a lot of new research on the 'gay accent' or 'gay voice' - and why it might be that gay men and gay women speak differently than hetero people. The research is fascinating - so we decided to have our good friend Caleb Marshall (The Fitness Marshall) on to talk about all of our relationships to the gay voice.
STUDYTIME: Why Do Gay Men Talk Like That?
References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7497419/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/455948 https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043238/http://www.newsandevents.utoronto.ca/bin2/020218c.asp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_male_speech https://www.rowdymagazine.com/post/why-do-gay-men-sound-like-~that~

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Gay Voice: can you tell if someone is gay from their speech? ft. The Fitness Marshall

Sugar is enemy #1 according to many online doctors - such as Dr. Mark Hyman. So what is going on here, why are we all of a sudden so worried about sweets, the things we enjoy so much. Today we explain the science of sugar, what it does to your body and if in fact it is slowly killing you!
STUDYTIME: Is Sugar Destroying Your Healthy?
WDWLTW:the science of sugar daddieswhy pregnancy ages you
 REFERENCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8468293/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01309-7 https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-022-02712-7 https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022-071609 
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Abortion: The Science and Statistics

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