Egg prices are through the roof! But have you ever thought about the difference between white and brown eggs? Also, did you know that in Europe, eggs are kept at room temperature?! Learn why eggs can taste like sh*t and other random facts on this week’s episode all about a hen’s unfertilized membrane. Breakfast is ready!

References:

1. Britannica. (n.d.). Egg (food). Retrieved March 23, 2025, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/egg-food

2. KSAT. (2024, January 24). Why eggs need to be refrigerated in the US but not Europe. Retrieved March 23, 2025, from https://www.ksat.com/features/2024/01/24/why-eggs-need-to-be-refrigerated-in-us-but-not-europe/

3. The Kitchn. (n.d.). Baking school day 1: All about eggs and baking. Retrieved March 23, 2025, from https://www.thekitchn.com/baking-school-day-1-all-about-eggs-and-baking-222479

4. The Kitchn. (n.d.). Best egg substitutes for baking. Retrieved March 23, 2025, from https://www.thekitchn.com/best-egg-substitutes-baking-23003895

5. Friday Socks. (n.d.). The history of bacon and eggs. Retrieved March 23, 2025, from https://www.fridaysocks.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-bacon-and-eggs

6. Organic Valley. (n.d.). Brown vs. white eggs. Retrieved March 23, 2025, from https://www.organicvalley.coop/blog/brown-vs-white-eggs/

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With Katy Perry going to space and the high of Philly winning the Super Bowl - we're fumbling down memory lane to realize the Left Shark phenomenon is 10 years old?! The Super Bowl meme that took the internet by storm has a flopping backstory you won’t see coming. Let’s uncover the dancer behind the Left Shark while reminiscing on past Super Bowl performances.

Trigger Warning: Collin roasts Katy Perry - but is he sorry? 

References:

1. Billboard. (n.d.). Most watched Super Bowl halftime shows. Retrieved March 6, 2025, from https://www.billboard.com/lists/most-watched-super-bowl-halftime-shows/kendrick-lamar-16/

2. Sporting News. (2023, February 9). Left Shark: The story behind Katy Perry's Super Bowl 49 halftime show meme. Retrieved from https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/left-shark-katy-perry-super-bowl-49-haltime-show-meme/jyejjyribuu5xcesgmaubqof

3. NPR. (2018, January 31). Unmasking Katy Perry's backup dancer, Left Shark. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2018/01/31/581059016/unmasking-katy-perrys-backup-dancer-left-shark

4. People. (2025). Left Shark from Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime reflects on performance. Retrieved from https://people.com/left-shark-from-katy-perry-super-bowl-halftime-reflects-on-performance-exclusive-8779782

5. Philly Mag. (2015, February 2). Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime show sharks. Retrieved from https://www.phillymag.com/2015/02/02/katy-perry-super-bowl-halftime-show-sharks/

6. Wikipedia. (n.d.). Super Bowl XLIX halftime show. Retrieved March 6, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XLIX_halftime_show#:~:text=Super%20Bowl%20halftime%20show%20director,trying%20to%20work%20out%20how

7. CNN. (2016, February 9). Shark attacks: A global perspective. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2016/02/09/world/shark-attacks/index.html

8. Vulture. (n.d.). Best Super Bowl halftime shows ranked. Retrieved March 6, 2025, from http://vulture.com/article/best-super-bowl-halftime-shows-ranked.html

9. Billboard. (n.d.). Best Super Bowl halftime shows. Retrieved March 6, 2025, from https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-super-bowl-halftime-shows/janet-jackson-justin-timberlake-2004/

10. NBC News. (2025). Super Bowl protester hopes Trump shows compassion and empathy for Palestinians. Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/super-bowl-protester-hopes-trump-compassion-empathy-palestinians-rcna191576

W. Double U. Dubya. The letter with no true name of its own! Ever wondered where this mysterious letter came from and why we even have it? Buckle up, because today we're diving deep into the fascinating (and complex) history of the letter W. From ancient scripts to modern alphabets, we'll uncover the twists and turns of its long and complicated journey.

Get ready for a thrilling ride through time – who knew a single letter could write such an epic story?

Big shoutout to jan Misali on youtube for making this information digestible! 

• TED-Ed. (2018, October 23). The fascinating history of the letter W [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg2j7mZ9-2Y&t=28s

Other references:

• Measuring KnowHow. (n.d.). Unveiling the origins: Where does the letter W come from? Measuring KnowHow. https://www.measuringknowhow.com/unveiling-the-origins-where-does-the-letter-w-come-from/

• Wikipedia contributors. (2023, October 1). Proto-Indo-European language. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proto-Indo-European_language

• Wikipedia contributors. (2023, October 1). Proto-Sinaitic script. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proto-Sinaitic_script

• Encyclopedia.com. (n.d.). W. In Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics. https://www.encyclopedia.com/literature-and-arts/language-linguistics-and-literary-terms/language-and-linguistics/w

• Forthright, S. (n.d.). List of unusual words beginning with W. The Phrontistery. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://phrontistery.info/w.html

Ever wondered why we're all so obsessed with buying roses on Valentine's Day? Where do all these beautiful blooms come from, and could the color of your bouquet be sending the wrong message?

Be our valentines this February season as Jamie, our flower language expert, unravels the mysteries behind the most iconic Valentine's Day flower. From the origins of this romantic tradition to the surprising meanings behind different rose colors, Jamie's got all the answers!

References:

• Angie's Flowers of El Paso. (n.d.). Why roses are considered the gift of Valentine's Day. Retrieved fromhttps://www.angiesflowersofelpaso.com/why-roses-are-considered-the-gift-of-valentines-da
• WNY News Now. (2025, January 31). Fun facts about February 14th and Valentine's Day roses. Retrieved from https://wnynewsnow.com/2025/01/31/fun-facts-about-the-february-14th-and-valentines-day-roses
• The Old Farmer's Almanac. (n.d.). Flower meanings: The language of flowers. Retrieved fromhttps://www.almanac.com/flower-meanings-language-flowers
• Country Living. (n.d.). Valentine's Day facts. Retrieved from https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a35229444/valentines-day-facts
• Good Housekeeping. (n.d.). Valentine's Day facts. Retrieved from https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/a26863/valentines-day-facts
• Virgin Farms. (n.d.). How flower farms prepare for Valentine's Day. Retrieved fromhttps://www.virginfarms.com/how-flower-farms-prepare-for-valentines-day
  

Do you ever hold your breath while driving through a tunnel? How about when driving past a graveyard? Well, there might be a good reason to do so—from warding off threats beyond the void to preventing bad luck. 

Collin will tell you everything you need to know about where this trend of holding your breath possibly came from.

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Listen as Jamie tells us the wonderful story of how Martin A. Couney's sideshow of premature babies became America's favorite pastime! Don't worry, this story actually has a happy ending—involving free healthcare!

Let's all venture down to Coney Island, take a ride on the Wonder Wheel, and shout out a big "bing bong" to all our listeners!

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Welcome to the /ˈno͞oˌänst/ (Nuanced) Podcast, where we dive into the “nuances” of life—those tiny details you often overlook or don’t know about.

Join lifelong friends, Collin and Jamie, as they share stories about niche topics, from the purpose of those tiny stickers on fruit at the grocery store to how Coney Island spearheaded preemie healthcare.

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