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Today in the Lounge the time machine takes us back to the Southern Bread Riots of 1863 and how strong leadership can't force bread on the table. In science news, we talk about some science news regarding Leap seconds, denisovan DNA, and free will. Over in Snake Oil, Marijuana takes the center stage as we discuss some recent meta research into the effectiveness of CBD as a painkiller. After some fun Fact Checkin' Time, we wind down with some feel good news about Solar Panels in France. 

Southern bread riots

A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

Scientists link elusive human group to 150,000-year-old Chinese ‘dragon man’

CBD: Snake Oil For Pain

Lots of People Die Every Year During or After Sex.

Birth control does not cause infertility

Dead body claimed found at Detroit Lions' Ford Field

This Eating Habit Could Be A Warning Sign Of Dementia, Experts Say

Four were hung for plot to kill Lincoln, not over election

‘A Beautiful Idea’: This French Town Is Making its Cemetery a Source of Solar Energy

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This week in the Lounge, Dan is joined by Ron and Jaimelyn as they discuss the March 1933 founding of the Civil Conservation Corps, a new scientific paper establishing a physical link between prehistoric Easter Island and South America, and a more efficient seawater to hydrogen generator. In the snake oil segment they present a form of political snake oil involving the Chemtrails conspiracy theory. After some a rousing game “Fact Checkin’ Time”, the episode concludes with a feel good story about a new poll showing Americans of all political stripes are more alike then they are different.

Civilian Conservation Corps

Easter Island / South America Connection

A new seawater hydrogen Generator

Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Legislation Banning 'Chemtrails'

Claim about escaped tiger has circulated for years

Staff at a Virginia wildlife center pretend to be red foxes as they care for an orphaned kit

Are old eclipse glasses safe to use?

Swedish appeals court rules space rock should stay with the owner of the property where it landed

Does eating dates enhance memory?

Who Americans think should pay on a first date

Optimist Pollster Finds Americans Are Far More Alike Than Different

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This week in the lounge, the time machine takes the hosts back to the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment in the Senate and it’s ongoing status today. In science news, the James Webb Telescope is being used to identify different complex compounds in protostars and a new paper posits that Dark Energy doesn’t exist. This week’s snake oil involves a Love Scam Center in the Phillipines, the Professor is in the hot seat for “Fact Checkin’ Time”, and we have some feel goods about coral reef restoration. We’re so glad you’re here!

Equal Rights Amendment

The burning acid behind ant stings was spotted around two stars

Dark matter doesn't exist and the universe is 27 billion years old

Testing CCC+TL Cosmology with Observed Baryon Acoustic Oscillation Features - IOPscience

Hundreds rescued from love scam centre in the Philippines

PolitiFact | Who owns TikTok’s parent company?

PolitiFact | Claim about number of immigrants and reemergence of livestock disease

Photo Shows Woman Voting in Russia's 2024 Election While Armed Soldier Watches

A myth about Irish immigrants who came to the US during the potato famine gets debunked

UK government says it will back legislation to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers

A Kate Middleton Theory: Is the Edited Photo From November?

Full Recovery for Coral Reef Within 4 Years – The Speed of Restoration They Saw was ‘Incredible’

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In this episode, Dan and Amber discuss the assassination of Julius Caesar. They explore Caesar's rise to power, his military achievements, and the civil war that led to his dictatorship. They also delve into the conspiracy against Caesar and the planning of his assassination. The segment concludes with the intriguing story of a soothsayer's warning about the Ides of March. In Science news, they talk about the impact of lead on IQ, 3D printing human skin, and the role of artificial intelligence in math. Two people attempted a weekend at bernies with their dead roommate, Amber turns the tables and challenges Dan to Fact Checkin’ Time, and the show ends with a feel good story about decreasing crime rates.

Assassination of Julius Caesar

Lead in gasoline blunted IQ of half the U.S. population, study says

Scientists 3D Print Living Human Skin Directly Onto Wounds

Using Star Trek Prompts Boosted AI Chatbot Basic Math Performance

2 Men Shared Same Heart, Same Wife, Same Cause of Death?

Stanley Cup Lead Lawsuit: Is There A Lead Poisoning Risk?

Study for 3D Printed Skin, Including Video

Crime is Way Down: 2023 Recorded Likely the Largest Single-Year Drop in Homicides Across US

Current Hardcore History Available for Free

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the Emergency Banking Act of 1933, the importance of leadership and trust in times of crisis, the genetic sequences responsible for humans losing their tails, and the use of high frequency radio waves for genetic modification. For the snake oil segment, they discuss a disappointing Willy Wonka-themed event in Scotland that was compared to the Fyre Festival. They explore the ethical considerations of genetic modification and the possibility of tail regeneration and other genetic changes in humans. The conversation then shifts to the fascinating encounter between an orca and a great white shark, highlighting the changing dynamics in the ocean. The hosts also touch on the fragility of the Gulf Stream and its potential impact on climate. They cover various fact checked stories in “Fact Checkin’ Time”, and the episode concludes with a heartwarming story about volunteers helping amphibians cross the road.

Emergency Banking Act of 1933

Fireside chats

We finally know why humans don't have tails

Radio waves reprogram bacteria to become vital drugs with 91% efficacy

Lone orca slays great white in less than two minutes and feasts on its liver

I was hired for the Fyre Festival-esque Willy Wonka 'experience' — I felt like I was scammed

The real-life Day After Tomorrow: The Gulf Stream could COLLAPSE as early as 2025

Stanley Cups Were Originally Invented for WWII Pilots?

Phillies end $1 hot dog nights following unruly fan behavior

No, Women Do Not Retain DNA from Every Man They've Slept With

New study unpacks why society reacts negatively to male-favoring research

Mark Twain Was Born and Died on Days Halley's Comet Flew Past Earth?

Shania Twain, 58, unrecognisable in new photo

Village Saves 45,000 Toads From Roadway Deaths Cutting Casualties By 60%

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In this conversation, the hosts explore the history and purpose of calendar reform, the differences between the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and the challenges of implementing a new calendar system. They also touch on the drawbacks of daylight savings time and share interesting facts about snakes, including the discovery of two distinct species of green anacondas and a python with emoji-like patterns on its back. The conversation covers various topics including mosquitoes, fusion reactors, AI, Neanderthals, and timeshare scams. The hosts discuss the potential of AI in controlling fusion reactors and the ethical concerns surrounding its use. They also explore the ingenuity of Neanderthals in using glue and their burial practices. The conversation concludes with a fact-checking game where the hosts discuss news events that have been fact-checked. The episode concludes with stories about the reintroduction of black rhinos in Kenya, and a breakthrough treatment for tumors in dogs.

Gregorian calendar

Calendar reform

Gigantic new anaconda species discovered in Amazon rainforest

Breeder creates smiley face emoji snake that sold for $6K

AI solves nuclear fusion puzzle for near-limitless clean energy

Neanderthals' usage of complex adhesives reveals higher cognitive abilities

Thousands of Americans fall prey to Mexican cartel CJNG timeshare scam

Only 6,800 American Soldiers Died in Battle in the Revolutionary War?

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean didn't call off New York shows

Executive Order 9066 authorized Japanese detention during World War II, not gift cards

Mexico City may be just months away from running of out water

Taylor Swift Has Reportedly Spent an Exorbitant Amount to Upgrade Kelce's Wardrobe

Amid measles outbreak, Florida lets parents choose whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

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In this episode, Dan and Ron discuss various topics including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a new type of magnetism, self-healing metal, romantic AI chatbots, fraud and liability, and fact-checking. They cover topics such as a misattributed message from the Pope, the claim that the Catholic Church created Islam, Donald Trump's gold tennis shoes, and a $5 hand-held breast cancer testing kit. The conversation ends with closing remarks and well wishes.

On Feb 20, 1956: Civil Rights Activists Arrested for Organizing Bus Boycott in Montgomery

Montgomery Bus Boycott_| Britannica

Montgomery Bus Boycott | HISTORY

New type of magnetism splits from convention

Rejuvenation and atomic structuring in metal alloys

*privacy not included Romance Chatbots are Data Stealers

Trump Fraud Trial: Ex-Prez Couldn't Stop With the Fuzzy Math, Judge Says

Trump launches a sneaker line

An Oklahoma judge who sent more than 500 texts during a murder trial resigns

This stingray is pregnant with no male companion

Michael Jackson Bought Eminem's Music Rights After the Rapper 'Dissed' Him?

Muslims trace faith to prophet Muhammad, not Catholics

Did Pope Francis Say 'Eat Whatever You Want For Easter'?

Detecting breast cancer through a spit test

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In this episode of Half-Cocked Tales, the hosts discuss various topics including the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the fascination with organized crime, and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and nuclear bombs. They then move on to the challenge of deciphering the Vesuvius scrolls, the dangers of contaminated 'Real Water’. As always there’s “Fact Checkin’ Time”, where guests try to tell which news headlines were fact checked stories and which weren’t. To end the discussion, the hosts examine the benefits of Tai Chi for high blood pressure. They mention a study from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences that found Tai Chi to be more effective in reducing high blood pressure than other forms of aerobic exercise. The hosts express their surprise and interest in this finding and discuss the positive effects of Tai Chi on the body and mind. They also mention the accessibility and simplicity of Tai Chi compared to other forms of exercise.

Saint Valentine's Day Massacre

Escalation Risks from Language Models in Military and Diplomatic Decision-Making

Vesuvius Challenge 2023 Grand Prize awarded: we can read the scrolls!

Jury awards $130m to Nevada residents who suffered extreme liver damage

Puppy Bowl 2024 is not a live event like Super Bowl LVIII

Fact Check: Putin Defends Hitler's Invasion of Poland in Carlson Interview

'Woke' Garth Brooks Kicked Out of Toby Keith's Tribute Show?

Israel is holding up food for 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza, the main UN aid agency there says

Trump gave NATO allies warning: Spend more or he'd let Russia 'do whatever they want'

We may have just lost Trinidad and Tobago.

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Mars and Perseverance rover

‘Like a moth to a flame’ , mystery solved!

Wolves Infected by Infamous Mind-Altering Parasite

Deepfake Scam Video Cost Company $26 Million

This video doesn’t show people headed to Texas to stop Biden Border Invasion.

Is This a Genuine Chart Showing Searches for Roman Numerals Peak Around Super Bowl?

Did Japanese Scientists Create an MRI Machine that Records Dreams?

Election staff find flaws in paperwork of Putin's anti-war challenger

Treaty of Paris (1763)

South Dakota tribe ‘banishes’ Trump ally governor Kristi Noem from reservation

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In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the historic military execution of Eddie Slavik, Bio-Hybrid cyborg robots and lab-grown meat, feathered dinosaurs, and AI poison to protect artwork. They also discuss the commodification of art and the impact of automation on artists. They then delve into a case of an online church scam and the fraudulent practices of a pastor. The conversation shifts to the game “Fact Checkin’ Time” before concluding with a feel-good story about the IRS cracking down on tax evasion.

Execution of Eddie Slovik

Scientists design a two-legged robot powered by muscle tissue

Video of cyborg biohybrid walking

A newly identified ‘Hell chicken’ species of dinosaur

Nightshade: a new tool artists can use to "poison" AI models that scrape their online work

Online Church Pastor Accused of Pocketing $1.3 Million Through Cryptocurrency Fraud

Is 'Texas' Slang for 'Crazy' in Norway?

Male Spiders Sometimes Use 'Random Trash' to Attract Mates

Social media posts use outdated figures for comparisons between governments

X blocks Taylor Swift searches after fake AI videos go viral

‘This is criminal’: Atlanta contractor slapped with $30K water bill for an empty lot

Circus animals rescued after truck catches fire on Indiana highway

IRS Collected Half a Billion Dollars in Back Taxes From Delinquent Millionaires in 2023, Sentencing Some to Prison

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