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In our second special episode of Pride Month, Ellie continues her Fun with Flags series by talking about some of the Pride flags that represent different areas of the LGBTQ+ community, from gay, lesbian and bisexual to trans, non-binary and asexual.

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In the first episode of our special Pride Month series, learn about the history of the Pride movement in the US and the UK, including the Stonewall Riots, a timeline of important events and milestones, and the corporate influence of Pride today.

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If you've ever seen the episode of The Big Bang Theory where Sheldon and Amy start their video podcast called Fun with Flags, then you'll know where we got the inspiration for this episode!

Vexillology is the the study of the history, symbolism, etiquette, design, manufacture, and other aspects of flags. In this episode, Ellie takes us through some of the most unique flags the world has to offer.

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Sleep accounts for one-quarter to one-third of the human lifespan, but why do we sleep? This is a question that has baffled scientists for centuries - but no one is really sure.

In this episode, Charlotte explores why we sleep, what happens when we don't sleep, the different sleep stages, and more.

We then take a look at some advice for people who want to know how to sleep better, including how to fix a sleep deficit, the benefits of a good morning and evening routine, and why you shouldn't use screens before bed.

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Our listeners love our Greek mythology episodes, so we've got another one for you today!

Ellie talks about the story of Perseus, the son of Zeus and Danaë, the daughter of Acrisius of Argos. He became the slayer of the Gorgon Medusa and the rescuer of Andromeda from a sea monster.

Perseus' story shows how prophecies can seem like they won't come true, but they can come back around to bite when you're least expecting it...

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In this episode, Charlotte talks about the history of tattoos and how they have differed in different cultures throughout history. Did you know there is evidence that tattoos existed over 5,000 years ago?

Learn about where tattooing originated, how practices have evolved, and also how societal attitudes towards tattoos have changed over the years.

Want to listen to some outtakes from this episode, including us Googling some inappropriately-translated tattoos? Head to Patreon!

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In this extra long episode, Ellie takes us through the entire evolution of how vampires are portrayed in film & TV over the last 100 years.

It all begins with original German classic Nosferatu in 1922, and concludes with more recent pop culture hits like Twilight and True Blood. And of course, we also discuss our personal favourite, Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's What We Do In the Shadows.

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We've done a lot of episodes about awesome women of history and Edith Wilson is no exception, but she's also slightly more controversial because of the some of the decisions she made.

Charlotte talks about Edith Wilson, the wife of Woodrow Wilson who served as the president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. She was the first First Lady to effectively become the acting president while her husband was incapacitated after a stroke.

What happens when someone who has absolutely no interest in politics and government becomes the First Lady? And did her love for her husband cloud her judgement a little when it came to making important decisions?

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Have you ever thought something that you believed to be true, but it actually never was?! This could be a case of the Mandela Effect, which is what Ellie discusses in this episode. Learn what the Mandela Effect is, and some examples in modern pop culture.

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Very recently, in February 2021, NASA sent its most innovative rover yet to explore Mars. In this episode, Charlotte shares some facts about the planet itself, and then talks in-depth about NASA's exploration of Mars, including past and present missions -- and in particular, the new Perseverance rover.

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