Curious Avocado Podcast

Often in media and records, people who've been found, but are unable to be identified with IDs on them, witnesses, or composite sketches, are for the purposes of an investigation referred to as Jane Doe, or John Doe.

Crime cases often have "Does", and investigations like these are sadly not uncommon.

But then I started thinking, why on earth do we use the names of "Jane" and "John" "Doe"?

This is what we are going to look at in this week's episode.  

Sources Consulted:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DifHinOxK71snkN8Bg_BjVASQhOBc5GDiKTyu2pYNJA/edit?usp=sharing

Within the past few years there have been a lot of new and old conspiracy theories circulating around. I think it's become even more visible in recent years on social media and online.

In this week's episode, we'll dive into why conspiracy theories are so prevalent, and what the heck is the psychology behind them, and the people that believe them. 

Sources Consulted:

https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/conspiracy-theories

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/why-people-latch-on-to-conspiracy-theories-according-to-science

https://www.who.int/health-topics/infodemic

Ultimately trends never totally die. Low waisted jeans are here to remind us of that fact, unfortunately. But, I started to think about if minimalism as a trend is working as popularily today as it seemed a few years ago. 

So, I sought to discover, is the minimalism trend dead, and has the pandemic influenced its proliferation?

In this episode, we'll deep dive into the subject and explore the trend of minimalism. 

Sources Consulted:

https://www.deseret.com/2021/9/18/22669245/is-minimalism-dead-more-is-now-more-home-design-trends

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/04/coronavirus-has-made-mockery-minimalism/610297/

Society often relies on the help of lawyers to seek justice...but what if the lawyers themselves, are breaking the law? 

Join me, Blanka, as we dive into the world of con-people and fake lawyers in this week's episode on Curious Avocado Podcast. 

Sources Consulted:

https://www.foxnews.com/story/woman-bites-hot-dog-swallows-bullet

https://elawtalk.com/practice-law-without-law-degree/

For this week's episode, join me, Blanka, as we delve into some of the weirdest fast food-related crimes...

Sources Consulted:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/102AGRHhDPCITuoGHhPyPdsFRyUk3iH0fVPtNqiDSgbM/edit?usp=sharing

The True Crime genre has intrigued many viewers and listeners for a long time. Recently, the genre has seen huge contributions of content from popular movies, documentaries, and podcasts. It's become almost a trend, or social phenomenon. 

In this episode, let's take a look at the different facets of True Crime; the ethics involved, some of the genre's pitfalls, and also the numerous positives it can provide to victims, to the search for justice, and to new developments of past cases. 

Sources Consulted:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cl-EQoarkhIweoKsEqj71irJ1u9js5X1TKbuzXEw55s/edit?usp=sharing 

What happens when it's Black Friday and people just cannot miss the chance to get the greatest deal? It makes for some bizarre stories.

Join me on my Reddit deep-dive and hear some of the wackiest stories that happened on this day in previous years.

Also, please have yourselves a safe and great Black Friday this year, folks! 

Sources Consulted:

http://blackfridaydeathcount.com/

Reddit Source Screenshots:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e5DKc9i_saHzSjn8dsqxPos-wSQS2eDAti55mwp9TwM/edit?usp=sharing 

What happens when wildlife conservation, science, and a dash of espionage mesh? They create super intriguing stories like this one! 

Join me in exploring the story of the wandering albatrosses in charge of catching modern pirates at sea. 

Sources Consulted:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/albatrosses-illegal-fishing-1.5443154#:~:text=Sea%20birds%20with%20radar%20detectors,birds%2C%20a%20new%20study%20shows

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200708-the-albatrosses-who-catch-pirates-on-the-high-seas

What do hippos, a squirrel, and a drunk man have in common? Well, buckle up, folks because they're all topics of our Amusing News segment this month! 

Sources Consulted:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pablo-escobar-cocaine-hippos-legal-standing-as-people_n_6171cee3e4b010d9330e81c8

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/beyhan-mutlu-missing-joins-search-party_n_6157255be4b008640eb3e819

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bill-fischer-squirrel-chevy-avalanche_n_615756dbe4b099230d2340d6