The full moon is a mysterious thing and experts are divided on the impact it has on our lives. Many tales have been debunked, but why does the moon elicit similar themes across history, time and space? Listen until the end of the episode for our own little piece of kismet.

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Sources used into today's episode:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2021/12/31/when-is-the-next-full-moon-your-ultimate-guide-to-2022s-full-moons-super-moons-new-moons-and-black-moons/?sh=7a930914203c

https://www.bustle.com/articles/194759-11-weird-things-that-happen-during-a-full-moon-according-to-science

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/full-moons-people-crazy-12157

https://www.livescience.com/1617-strange-happen-full-moon.html

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/do-full-moons-and-supermoons-really-influence-people-and-animals-2/433601

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/10/24/dear-science-does-a-full-moon-really-change-human-behavior/

https://my-moon.org/research/

http://www.northernc.on.ca/indigenous/moontime/

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7531/full-moon-harness-the-energy-make-it-work-for-you.html

https://theconsciousclub.com/articles/2019/10/15/full-moon-rituals-around-the-world-harness-the-power-of-the-moon

https://yucatantoday.com/maya-secrets-moon/?lang=en

https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/why-do-we-still-believe-in-lunacy-during-a-full-moon

https://www.hinduwebsite.com/symbolism/symbols/moon.asp

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Why on earth would Cait wager that you, yes you listener, have likely pressed your lips to those of a Parisian who died by drowning in the 1800s?! Find out as we kick off season 2 of Topical Island.

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Sources:

https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/theres-a-good-chance-youve-made-out-with-a-drowning-victim-from-the-1800s/

The Worshipper of the Image by Richard Le Gallienne - Free Ebook (gutenberg.org)

How a Dead Girl in Paris Ended Up With The Most-Kissed Lips in History (sciencealert.com)

The rise is of the ‘influencer” on social media is well known but can be traced back to ancient Rome. This week in our last episode of 2021 we dig into the world of the influencer - How much do they make? What are the rules? Are we influencing right now??

Sources used in this episode:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanychambers/2021/10/07/influencer-jalisa-vaughn-jefferson-shares-how-she-secured-more-than-800k-in-sponsorships/?sh=5ca04de254a8

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2020/12/02/influencer-marketing-and-ftc-regulations/?sh=67c8e0e01566

https://www.businessinsider.com/influencer-marketing-report?r=DE&IR=T

Sure, we love Bay Days and HBC reward points. But did you know that the Hudson's Bay Company (and its 350 year history) is a pivotal reason why western Canada isn't the northwestern USA? We talk pioneers and point blankets in this episode of Topical Island. AND didn't make it on the top 40 under 40 list? Set your sights on top 7 over 70!

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Sources used in today's episode:

https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/untold-story-hudsons-bay-company

https://www.hbcheritage.ca/history/company-stories/a-brief-history-of-hbc

https://www.macleans.ca/culture/books/how-the-hudsons-bay-company-shaped-canadas-history-and-its-borders/

https://top7over70.com/

The perfect time to die might sound like the title of a James Bond film, but this week we discuss just that! Did you know that the average human life expectancy has doubled in just 10 generations? This week we explore the pros, cons, risks & more around extending human life.

Sources used in today's episode:

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/there-s-no-law-in-biology-that-says-living-things-need-to-age-keith-mcarthur-on-anti-aging-research-1.6191061

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnnosta/2013/02/03/the-first-person-to-live-to-150-has-already-been-born-revisited/?sh=8fa32d559b94

https://www.verywellhealth.com/longevity-throughout-history-2224054

https://www.avenuecalgary.com/top-40-under-40/2021/

This week we delve into some formerly top secret CIA Files that have been declassified. Join us as we DIVE into the weird and wacky world of the Office of Research and Development in the 1960s and their animal partners. Project OXYGAS attempted to use some very clever mammals to deliver weapons packages, spy on the enemy and Censored.

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Sources used in this episode:

https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/collection/animal-partners

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49692534

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/poppy-crosswalk-in-chestermere-alta-unveiled-at-official-event-1.5636418

Dr. Stephen Covey famously said: “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Who among us hasn't had that moment? This week, the ladies discuss this topic and become increasingly hyper-aware of not talking over each other.

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Sources used in today's episode:

https://www.lifehack.org/597203/90-of-people-are-poor-listeners-are-you-the-remaining-10

https://www.google.com/amp/s/hbr.org/amp/2016/07/what-great-listeners-actually-do

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-neuroscience-of-everybody-favorite-topic-themselves/

https://healthland.time.com/2012/05/08/why-we-overshare-the-brain-likes-it/

https://janeadsheadgrant.com/10-ways-to-tell-if-youre-a-good-listener/

https://www.fastcompany.com/3042863/new-research-shows-were-all-bad-listeners-who-think-we-work-too-much

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202108/were-worse-listening-we-realize

Are you competitive? Would others say differently?This week we're talking about what drives people to compete and at what point does friendly competition cross into an unhealthy compulsion.

Have your ever had your brain tingle during a haircut? This tingling sensation is called the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and it may give you a sense of peace and calm. Join us as we delve into ASMR and the millions of fans it has. And stay with us as we talk about the happiest news - the Rett Run!

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Sources used in today's episode:

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/12/how-to-have-a-brain-orgasm/282356/

https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/what-is-asmr-youtube-samsung-a4034291.html

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180621101334.htm#:~:text=In%20the%20first%20study%20of,who%20do%20not%20experience%20ASMR.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/24/women-saved-from-toronto-attack-by-unlikely-hero-doo-doo-the-clown/

These days, terrifying news stories are a dime a dozen. But back in 2016, the Killer Clown Panic terrified many. Maybe not Julie, but many were quite panicked. Join us as we delve into this mysterious era in our recent history.

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Sources used in today's episode:

https://www.vox.com/culture/2016/10/12/13122196/clown-panic-hoax-history

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/killer-clowns-inside-the-terrifying-hoax-sweeping-america-129505/

https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/7/13191788/clown-attack-threats-2016-panic-hoax-debunked

https://www.todayville.com/sylvan-lake-clown-chasing-incident-a-hoax/

https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/10/health/history-of-clown-hoaxes/index.html

https://time.com/4518456/scary-clown-sighting-attack-craze

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1915195/what-is-the-killer-clown-hoax/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-ooze/201610/why-clowns-creep-us-out

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/the-great-clown-panic-of-2016-a-volatile-mix-of-fear-and-contagion