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  • History of Cocaine
    Once upon a time, in the lush green heart of the Andean region of South America, there lived an ancient civilization that was about to change the course of human history. The year was 3,000 BC, and the Incas had just discovered a magical plant that would eventually spread its influence across continents, cultures, and centuries. This plant was none other than the coca plant, and the magical substance extracted from its leaves was cocaine. Little did the Incas know that their innocent discovery would one day fuel the fires of addiction, crime, and controversy.
    7 min
  • Most Important Rule for New Sellers on Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, Etc...
    Today, we'll be discussing the process of starting an online store and the role patience plays in making it a success.
    Segment 1: The Beginning of an Etsy Journey

    • The thrill of setting up your shop and listing your first products.
    • The importance of patience in the early stages, as it takes time to build a customer base.
    • The value of learning from others through podcasts and forums.

    Segment 2: The Importance of Patience

    • Patience allows you to learn from your experiences and make necessary adjustments to your shop and products.
    • It takes time to build a reputation and establish a loyal customer base.
    • Patience is key in dealing with the inevitable ups and downs of running an online store.

    Segment 3: Strategies for Staying Patient

    • Set realistic goals and expectations for your store's growth.
    • Celebrate small wins and milestones to keep yourself motivated.
    • Stay engaged with the Etsy community and learn from others' experiences.

    Segment 4: The Long-Term Rewards of Patience

    • As your store grows, you'll experience increased sales and a more stable income.
    • You'll develop a loyal customer base that appreciates your products and supports your business.
    • The skills and experience you gain will help you continue to grow and succeed in the future.
    11 min
  • My First Week On Etsy
    Last week I was on vacation and decided I would start an Etsy shop and post videos about it so that a community of like minded individuals like yourself could get involved and together we can figure out the true formula for success. So I’m one week in and this is what I’ve learned so far.

    Hey there, creative spirits and aspiring makers! Welcome to my new podcast, what I hope will become your one-stop shop for navigating the exciting world of starting your Etsy journey, even if you're flying solo! I'm here to be your cheerleader, guide, and fellow crafter as you turn your passions into profits.Maybe you've been whipping up stunning polymer clay earrings in your kitchen or hand-knitting cozy scarves everyone admires. But the question is: how do you take that amazing talent and translate it into an Etsy shop that actually thrives?

    Let's start with the spark. What ignites your creative fire? What unique products or skills do you bring to the table? Remember, there's a niche waiting for you, even if it feels small and specific. Embrace your individuality and own it!
    8 min
  • A True Christmas Horror Story
    This story takes place five years ago and it still haunts me to this day. My family was having a rough holiday season. None of us were getting along and our house had an uneasy feeling. We were all on edge. Something wasn’t right. It was Christmas night and my family were driving home from a fancy restaurant we go to every year. I, unlike my family, wasn’t tired, so the forty-five-minute drive seemed perpetual. On top of that, my little sister was constantly moaning about how her friend didn’t get her anything for Christmas. After about 20 minutes of driving my dad stopped at a gas station to get some cigarettes and my sister, brother and mother all got out to pee. I stayed in the car as I had already gone before we left. Once they all left I decided to play a few games on my phone. I looked at the car clock and saw that ten minutes had passed, so I immediately wondered what was taking them so long. As soon as I peered out the car window, I saw a man staring at our car. The man startled me as I didn’t know how long he had been watching. What made it even more unnerving is that he had a blank stare from behind his matted beard, no expression at all. It was hard to make out any features as it was pretty dark, he was wearing a dark hoodie that didn't fit and he wasn’t standing in an illuminated part of the station. He was about 5 foot 9 and looked to be middle aged. Once he saw me notice him, he started walking towards the car, instinct told me this was not good and I felt a sickness explode in my stomach. Luckily my dad came back with the rest of the family just as the man took a couple steps. My dad apologized and told me he had been in an argument with the cashier. I didn’t care, I was just glad that my dad was with me. I took another glance at the man outside, and he was still staring, but this time he had an annoyed look on his face. We drove off and for the rest of the car ride, I couldn’t stop thinking about that man. This wouldn’t have been too bad if it had ended there, but it didn’t. Later that night, I was watching YouTube while everyone else slept, and luckily for me, a storm was raging over us. I enjoy storms, it makes me cozy as I’m laying in bed. I put my phone down and just enjoyed the ambience. That didn’t last for long as I heard something smash into the window behind me. I lurched forward and nearly fell out of the bed. I thought a bird had just smashed into the window. I parted the blinds and what I saw next still haunts me. I saw a man standing out by my parent’s cars, looking up at my room. I took a closer look and I nearly had a heart attack. It was the same man that I saw at the gas station, only this time, when our eyes met, he grinned. Being the fourteen-year-old I was, I did the manly thing and screamed at the top of my lungs. My dad came running down the stairs and entered my room. “Why the fuck are you screaming?” He said. I told him about the man and I explained everything that had happened. My dad grabbed a baseball bat and told me to call the police. After 10 minutes, the police turned up outside our house and found the man in our shed. He was arrested and that was the last time I saw him. The next day my dad inspected the house and we found the handle of our back door had been damaged, not completely broken, but definitely damaged from the outside. Even creepier was that my dad also found where someone had been living in our toolshed. A pile of things from our house was also found in the shed including some of my mom’s intimate clothing. Someone had made a bed out of an old tarp and some spare bedding from the linen closet in our house. In this make-shift bed were several stuffed animals from my sister's room. The shed smelled like piss and body odor and we found food wrappers and food containers from things we had in our pantry. To this day I hesitate to enter the remote areas of our house without thinking about who or what may be lurking there. I have since learned that this is called...
    8 min
  • Krampus: The Christmas Villain. The Real Story of Bad Santa.

    The story of Christmas, Santa and the horrible Krampus.
    The Krampus’s historical origins are generally believed to have emerged onto the Yuletide scene in Slavic and Austrian celebrations. Winter festivals in the Alpine regions of Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Germany,and Italy all feature versions of this monstrous anti-Santa, though originally “Krampus”was really more of a category of monster rather than the name of an individual creature. The word itself comes either from the Middle German for ‘claw’ (Kralle) or the Bavarianword for something lifeless and dried out (Krampn), with plenty of regional variations[Kramperl, Klaubauf, Tuifl].Half-goat, half-demon, Krampus are fanged, with cloven feet and often long, pointed tongues.The oldest and most traditional versions have multiple sets of horns. They may carry a pitchfork and a basket to collect children in. And they always have that switch in their hand—most often one made of birch branches.The better to beat you with, my dear.
    12 min
  • The End of Wokeness | 99
    So the pushback against “wokeness” has emerged as a central theme in Republican politics, it will play heavy in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. While current front‐​runner Donald Trump has mocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his overuse of the word, Trump himself will no doubt campaign as an anti‐​woke culture warrior if he wins the nomination — considering that back in 2016 he ran as a crusader against “political correctness” and enjoys that role today.Meanwhile, the consensus among Democrats and liberals is that “wokeness” is a fake problem ginned up by the right as culture‐​war agitation — and they say, woke is just a code word to dimenish racial and gender issues. As someone who does not subscribe to any political ideology, I can tell you the left is wrong: The problem does exist, and denying it is bad for Democrats, emboldens Republicans and is bad for culture as a whole.
    9 min
  • The Real History of New Year’s Eve and Auld Lang Syne
    Many people sing it to bring in the new year without actually understanding its meaning or even the words. The text on which the lyrics are based isn’t even in English — it’s 18th-century Scots, a similar but distinct language. The words had been used by a Scottish church for the previous 600 years, as a funeral oration, and it was finally documented by Robert Burns in 1788 and he also wrote and included some original content.

    Auld Lang Syne
    Should Old Acquaintance be forgot,
    and never thought upon;
    The flames of Love extinguished,
    and fully past and gone:
    Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold,
    that loving Breast of thine;
    That thou canst never once reflect
    On old long syne.

    Chorus:
    On old long syne my Jo,
    On old long syne,
    That thou canst never once reflect,
    On old long syne.



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    9 min
  • The Real History of Christmas | 97
    Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. So that is what most of us know today, but what is the backstory of the modern Christmas holiday?

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    16 min
  • How Catnip Gets Your Cat High | 96
    This is what happens when you give a psychoactive drug to your pet.
    One of the stranger aspects of the modern human-pet relationship is that many cat owners recreationally dose their pets with a psychoactive drug. I'm talking, of course, about catnip.
    Catnip is a bizarre phenomenon for a few reasons. It's the only recreational drug we routinely give to animals, and though it basically makes them freak out — rolling on the ground, drooling, and mashing their face into wherever the catnip was sprinkled — it has essentially no effect on us. If you've ever wondered how it works, this podcast is for you.
    9 min
  • The World's Worst Sandwich | 95
    What is the world’s worst sandwich… I’m talking about worst sandwich ever? And, how did Pre-Prohibition Drinking Laws lead New Yorkers to Create it? The pre prohibition laws, early in the U.S., were driven by the temperance movement and the temperance movement was everywhere at the turn of the 20th century. So did a bunch of tea tootlers create the world’s worst sandwich?

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    14 min

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