Thank you all so much for your support through our two years and 100 episodes; we couldn't have done it with out you! We appreciate you so much and hope to see you again soon <3

Reds, greens, blues, and golds; everyone has their favorite color scheme for the holidays, but how did we decide what themes to have in the first place? In this pod, we learn how and why we deck the halls with bells of holly and top all our gifts with bright red bows!

Article URLs:

https://christmasloft.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-christmas-colors-/

https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/christmas/christmas-colors-green-red-holly-and-ivy#:~:text=Red%20is%20the%20blood%20of,Jesus'%20head%20on%20the%20cross.

https://www.rd.com/list/history-of-christmas-traditions/

https://www.rd.com/article/poinsettias-official-christmas-flower/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/owl-flies-down-chimney-and-perches-on-top-of-familys-christmas-tree-watch/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/englishwoman-wakes-up-from-stroke-speaking-italian-and-shes-never-been-to-the-country/

We are diet coke stands here at MCP and we are not sorry! From the McDonalds drive through to a cold can straight from the fridge, Diet Coke is a fave, zero calorie, spicy soda for us (and no we do not care that it contains aspartame!). Join us as we discuss this glorious pop and how it is in fact different the coke zero (ew)!

Article URLs:

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/history/diet-coke-global-premiere-1982 https://historytimelines.co/timeline/diet-coke

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-finally-discovery-why-some-cats-are-orange-and-why-they-tend-to-be-males/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uks-most-festive-pub-illuminated-giant-snowman-and-tree-with-3600-empty-wine-bottles/

https://youtu.be/jQyVjtoLiMg

https://www.justgiving.com/page/priddyannualchristmaslights

We want to thank you all for always tuning in to listen to us yap for hours on random topics with varying degrees of success and professionalism. To honor 100 mediocre episodes, join us in listening to 100, that's right ONE HUNDRED useless facts. Think of it as the pizza party at the office instead of the raise you earned; it's just enough to keep you around (no but seriously, you really deserve that raise).

Article URLs:

https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/fun-facts

We love a good bag and Coach is no exception! Join us as we deep dive into this classic brand filled with horses, buggies, and is that a T-Rex keychain for $150?

Article URLs:

https://uk.coach.com/coach-story.html

https://www.instyle.com/the-history-of-coach-new-york-6892160

https://www.varsity.co.uk/fashion/22956

https://vintagecoachbags.com/index.php/authenticity-guide/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billions-of-people-could-benefit-from-this-breakthrough-in-desalination-that-ensures-freshwater-for-the-world/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/once-bright-and-lively-the-sombrero-galaxy-mellows-out-under-james-webb-telescopes-infrared-light/

The December to January holiday season is usually filled with gifts, family, laughter, and joy...unless you're a naughty child getting a visit from Krampus! Today we talk Christmas time Cryptids from around the world and the best ways you can avoid getting a visit from anyone besides Old Saint Nick.

Article URLs:

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/scary-christmas-characters

https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsnickel

https://boroughsofthedead.com/frau-perchta/

https://www.wales.com/about/history-and-heritage/welsh-traditions-myths-and-legends/mari-lwyd

https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/gryla-and-leppaludi-the-parents-of-the-icelandic-yule-lads

https://www.italiarail.com/culture/legend-la-befana

https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/25-days-of-christmas/hans-trapp-the-christmas-cannibal-scarecrow/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-low-carbon-concrete-outperforms-todays-highway-material-while-cutting-costs-in-minnesota/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/united-pilot-orders-30-pizzas-to-feed-passengers-after-emergency-landing-for-medical-care/

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas but we're not quite there yet! Today we discuss all of the winter weather that puts us in the mood for the holiday spirit. Unless of course you're on the other side of the world, in which case, please enjoy your summer holidays without the cool bite of snow!

Article URLs:

https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/our-environment/ice-snow

https://nsidc.org/learn/parts-cryosphere/snow/science-snow#:~:text=receives%20little%20snow.-,How%20snow%20forms,the%20characteristics%20of%20the%20snow.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/first-flying-electric-ferry-in-us-will-shuttle-lake-tahoe-crowds-with-zero-emissions/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/narnia-themed-treehouse-built-next-to-c-s-lewis-home-features-magic-wardrobe-now-its-a-rental/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnTGfKoxdGc

Thanksgiving may have passed by the time this pod comes out but there's still one important task to do before this gobbled-good season ends: why turkey? Today we talk turkey domestication and why we decided they taste good enough to have a bite of Turkey Tom every holiday!

Article URLs:

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-eat-turkey-on-thanksgiving

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving

https://www.piedmont.org/living-real-change/can-turkey-make-you-sleepy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_(bird)

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/when-your-muscles-work-out-they-help-neurons-grow-and-heal-4x-faster-mit-study-shows/

https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-will-it-take-to-rebuild-notre-dame-cathedral

One of the most historical vessel found through out civilizations around the world is pottery! Every country, from the ancients to us in the modern age, have made pottery and ceramics for everyday use and of course in the name of art. Join us as we explore this colorful history of the merge of art and function.

Article URLs:

https://www.britannica.com/art/pottery/Painting

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nhl-team-owner-is-giving-50000-to-every-employee-sharing-the-profit-from-sale-of-his-stake-in-the-franchise/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/astronomers-find-hungriest-black-hole-consuming-matter-40x-faster-than-theoretical-limit/

Spirituality, community, and traditions fuel the ground work for Native American tribes across North America! These communities shaped food, art, and culture both in ancient times and in the modern age. Join us as we explore Native American peoples and how they've shaped America.

Article URLs:

https://www.nativehope.org/native-american-history

https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States

https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/native-american-cultures

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rosie-the-riveter-jennifer-mcmullen-100-centenarian/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/texas-woman-sets-record-for-donating-almost-700-gallons-of-breastmilk/