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During Pride Month we did an episode all about queer icons and their stories, but how about the people who aren't a household name... but really should be? Charlotte tells the story of 6 queer people from the last couple of centuries who have done some incredible things for the emancipation of LGBTQ+ people, and we really should learn about them!

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A tool of the devil, a harmless family game—or a fascinating glimpse into the non-conscious mind? In our final episode of Spooky Month 2021, Ellie talks about the curious history of the Ouija Board, from a favourite for all the family to the fearful, spirit-enticing game it is today.

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A lot of things can make you think instantly of Halloween. Ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and black cats show up in seasonal décor everywhere. But where did these symbols come from? Find out in this Spooky Month episode!

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He's tall and thin with unnaturally long, tentacle-like arms. His face is white and featureless, but may appear differently to anyone who sees it. He wears a dark suit and tie. Yes, that's right... we're talking about Slender Man!

In this Spooky Month episode, Ellie discusses the origins of Slender Man, the birth of the online urban legend, and the power of internet culture.

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Charlotte kicks off Spooky Month 2021 with a classic Halloween topic: haunted houses! Learn about 3 creepy houses with some horrifying true crime stories behind them: the Villisca Axe Murder House in Iowa, the Skirrid Inn in Abergavenny, and the infamous H. H. Holmes Murder Hotel in Chicago.

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We're joined by the lovely Pippa Stacey, a chronically ill writer, communications consultant, and blogger. She's here to talk to us all about being a chronically ill/disabled university student, including her tips for getting the most out of your experience and not being scared to ask for what you need. We also chat about what it means to redefine success as a chronically ill or disabled person.

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Ellie talks about the science and psychology behind déjà vu – that phenomenon when you feel like you've lived through the present situation before. (This episode topic was suggested to us by Llinos, a previous guest and one of our lovely patrons!)

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There are billions of stars in the universe, but what are they made of and how are they all unique? What actually are black holes and how do they work? And what will happen to the Earth when the Sun dies? Learn all of this and more in this episode!

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Swear words are commonly used today in everyday language, but where did they originate? Were they always "bad" words? Ellie covers some of the most popular swear words that exist in the English language and goes back through history to find out where they came from!

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Where to Find Us:

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We're flying back to space in this episode: Charlotte talks about galaxies, including the one we live in, the Milky Way. How and when did galaxies form? What do they look like? What the heck actually is dark matter? And why can't we feel the Earth move?! Learn about all of this and more!

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Where to Find Us:

Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.

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A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke and Bryony!