Stranger Still

We're back and talking about dandelions! A few people on Tiktok sent me this Tiktok of a man claiming dandelions are a panacea. Well, we're here to take that to task. Just how healthy are they?

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

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Sources:

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/treatment-of-a-heart-attack/cardiac-medications

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dandelion-benefits

https://www.healthline.com/health/ways-dandelion-tea-could-be-good-for-your

https://www.reference.com/business-finance/mcdonald-s-own-other-companies-f1de62ec45216cfa

https://storage.googleapis.com/titlemax-media/1c8ace8f-every-company-disney-owns-13_pageversion-lg.jpg

This week, we continue our attempt at low stakes, low stress enjoyment by scouring some choice questions from Reddit. Specifically, from the subreddits, r/TooAfraidToAsk and r/NoStupidQuestions.

P.S. Jon's audio gets a little wonky in the middle but I think its worth staying in there. Oh yeah, and there's swears in this one.

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Sometimes the truth is embarrassing... But I think it's time we discussed what turned us into the skeptics we are today.

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

We're a little late to the party here, but what the heck happened in Texas? Correction: What the heck is STILL happening in Texas? Join us in a short little casual convo about it!

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Sources:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-the-deep-freeze-caused-texas-to-lose-power/

https://theconversation.com/whats-behind-15-000-electricity-bills-in-texas-155822

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Texas_power_crisis

This week, we bring you a shorter than normal episode to talk about speedrunners and how space can do some crazy things to their runs.

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Sources:

https://www.thegamer.com/how-ionizing-particle-outer-space-helped-super-mario-64-speedrunner-save-time/

Join us as Nick explains all the life lessons he learned over the last week. Hopefully you can learn from his experience.

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Palm oil is objectively evil. You can thank capitalism for that. But it's not that cut and dry. Join us as we try to break down the nuances of palm oil.

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Sources:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-09646-4

https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/Deforestation/deforestation_update3.php

https://apnews.com/article/palm-oil-forests-indonesia-scouts-83b01f2789e9489569960da63b2741c4

https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-only-on-ap-indonesia-financial-markets-malaysia-7b634596270cc6aa7578a062a30423bb

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2016/11/palm-oil-global-brands-profiting-from-child-and-forced-labour/

https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/palm-oil

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/giving-up-palm-oil-might-actually-be-bad-environment-180958092/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/39492207

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/12/palm-oil-destroying-rainforests-household-items/#close

https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/8-things-know-about-palm-oil

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/palm-oil-health-impact-environment-animals-deforestation-heart-a8505521.html

This week, we explore Dolly Parton. It's not common that we cover people in a positive light, but that changes this week. We're going to talk about all the great things Dolly Parton has given to the world and why she's a nation treasure.

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Sources:

https://www.biography.com/musician/dolly-parton

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dolly-parton-mn0000175286/biography

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dolly-Parton

https://www.wideopencountry.com/country-musics-shocking-legal-battles/

https://pop-culture.fandom.com/wiki/Dolly_Parton

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

https://www.vulture.com/2020/11/dolly-parton-vaccine-donation-history.html

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-timeline-of-dolly-partons-philanthropy/ss-BB18Ss2g

https://theboot.com/dolly-parton-charity-work/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61219/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-dolly-parton

This week we dip our toe into the world of True Crime! It's not really our forte, but you all asked for it!

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-the-Ripper

https://www.jack-the-ripper.org/jack-the-ripper-history.htm

https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/jack-the-ripper

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/ripper_jack_the.shtml

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Jack-the-Ripper/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/jack-rippers-dna-collected-shawl-though-doubts-linger-180971726/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/jack-the-ripper-suspects/3

https://www.history.com/news/who-was-jack-the-ripper-6-tantalizing-theories

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

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/jack-ripper-s-identity-may-finally-be-known-thanks-dna-n984536

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/18/dna-evidence-reveals-identity-jack-ripper-scientists-claim/3206856002/

https://www.jack-the-ripper.org/kosminski.htm

Ever wonder why you get tired? Turns out it's because of the circadian rhythm. But what the heck even is that? We'll find out.

Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!

If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/circadian-rhythm#sleep-disorders

https://www.healthline.com/health/biological-rhythms#effects

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/circadian-rhythm-disorders-cause

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/your-bodys-internal-clock-and-how-it-affects-your-overall-health/254518/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side

https://www.livescience.com/53874-blue-light-sleep.html