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This week we're talking about the history of astrology, the science of the positions of the planets and stars, and how the "What's Your Sign?" evolved over time, from the Babylonians to Walter Mercado. You're gonna love this episode: it's written in the stars!

This week we're talking about the American Revolution, the shady Founding Fathers, and early American history.

This week we're talking about the history of Pride and the Gay Rights Movement, from Sappho to Stonewall.

This week we're talking about the Wizard of Oz, from the original novel to the classic technicolor film, the cultural impact, Judy Garland's legacy, and adaptations like The Wiz and Wicked.

This week we're talking about the history and explanations behind various mythical creatures, from the Anansi to Zombies.

This week we're talking about the history, physics, and biology of colors, from Isaac Newton to Mantis Shrimp. We talk about the color wheel and have a showdown between CMYK and RGB color mixing.

This week we're discussing Susan Sontag's essay, "Notes on Camp." We talk about the history of the camp aesthetic from dandyism to Dapper Dan and debate which pop culture icons are intentional vs. unintentional camp.

This week we're talking about the history of Scandinavia and Norse Mythology - Thor, Odin, Loki, Freyja, and the rest of the pantheon.

This week we're talking about houseplants, the history of gardens, succulent husbandry, and shady botanists.