Do you wake up after sleeping? Do you eat food when you are hungry? You might have ADHD! Not because of those things... those just mean you are human and alive. But, people are constantly posting about symptoms of ADHD that are not symptoms of ADHD. We'll break down a few examples. 

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Links: 

1. https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/adhd_toolkit/adhd19-assessment-table1.pdf
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889#:~:text=Attention%2Ddeficit%2Fhyperactivity%20disorder%2C,being%20hyperactive%20and%20being%20impulsive.
3. https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/social-media-videos-often-share-misinformation-about-adhd/ 
4. https://www.donefirst.com/blog/adhd-misinformation-and-social-media 

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How do we start talking about disabiliity? First, we need to understand how people thinking about and appraoch disability. This episode kicks off a suite of episodes in which we will be discussing various issues in disability and accessibility. The models of disability are the different ways people have approached and treated disability and people with disabilities. We have a favorite.

Recommendations

• Abraham: Acacia Strain: You are Safe From God Here (https://youaresafefromgodhere.com/)
• Shane: Writing and recording your own music 

Holidays (11/5/2025)

• American Football Day
• Bank Transfer Day
• Commercial TV Broadcast Day
• Firewood Day
• Guy Fawkes Day
• International Stress Awareness Day
• National Block It Out Day
• National Donut Day
• National Eating Healthy Day
• National Gunpowder Day
• National Love Your Red Hair Day
• Play Monopoly Day
• World Tsunami Awareness Day
• Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
• Give Wildlife a Brake Week
• National Fig Week
• National Medical Cannabis Week
• Polar Bear Week

Links and References: 

1. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psychology-teacher-network/introductory-psychology/disability-models
2. https://subjectguides.lib.neu.edu/disability/models
3. https://participation.cbm.org/why/disability-participation/models-of-disability
4. https://www.unhcr.org/us/media/handout-2-models-disability
5. https://disabilityinpublichealth.org/1-1/
6. https://cte.alliant.edu/conceptualizing-disability-three-models-of-disability/ 
7. https://odpc.ucsf.edu/clinical/patient-centered-care/medical-and-social-models-of-disability 
8. https://enil.eu/conceptual-models-of-disability-throughout-history/ 
9. Olkin, R. (2002). Could you hold the door for me? Including disability in diversity. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 8, 130-137.

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The "Thin Blue Line" has a probable origin in military history. It has been employed as a symbol of law enforcement, but commoly applied in contrast to other social causes. We discuss the history of the Thin Blue Line, the origin of the modern flag with a blue stripe interpretation of this idea, criticisms of the Thin Blue Line, and enumerate the controvertial uses of this iconography... all within the scope of a single mini! 

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Links and References: 

1. https://www.police1.com/police-history/articles/what-does-the-thin-blue-line-flag-mean-2J3500lyyaGueEo0/
2. https://nationalpolice.org/that-thin-blue-line-what-does-it-really-mean/
3. https://www.vedderholsters.com/news-articles/back-the-blue-history-and-symbolism-of-the-thin-blue-line/
4. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-thin-blue-line-became-controversial-symbol-to-represent-police-2021-2
5. https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/06/08/the-short-fraught-history-of-the-thin-blue-line-american-flag 

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Our final Halloween episode tackles a grizzly topic: Ritual Sacrifices. We explore some of the practices and reasons for sacfrifice throughout history. Note that there are somewhat graphic descriptions of some violent acts toward humans and animals. If you're going to sacrifice something, make it an inanimate effigy or other symbolic object. Happy Halloween 2025!

Recommendations

• Abraham: Novocaine: https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/novocaine
• Shane: Nine Inch Nails - Tron:Ares OST (https://open.spotify.com/album/47pjW3XDPW99NShtkeewxl?si=4fV1oxzNTaaCMyDasdFkWw)

Holidays (10/29/2025):

• International Internet Day
• Happy Early Halloween
• National Cat Day
• National Hermit Day
• National Oatmeal Day
• Read for the Record Day
• World Psoriasis Day
• World Stroke Day
• Brain Tumor Awareness Week
• Disarmament Week
• International Magic Week
• Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week
• Winter Weather Preparedness Week
• World Origami Days
• Happy birthday to Winona Ryder, Ben Foster, Bob Ross and Gabrielle Union

Links and references: 

1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-sacrifice
2. https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/ritual-sacrifice-0017159
3. https://www.thecollector.com/human-sacrifice-throughout-history/
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27042932/
5. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-human-sacrifice-propped-up-the-social-order/
6. https://www.science.org/content/article/human-sacrifice-may-have-helped-societies-become-more-complex

 



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There is a mysterious castle in Czechia with defensive structures pointed inward toward the caste. There are also stories of a hole in the ground of unknown depth with horror stories about attempts to explore it. We'll discuss the truth of Houska Castle. 

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Source: 
https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-real-truth-behind-houska-castle/

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Wearing a mask changes the way our social word interacts with us. This might mean access to rewards that we might not otherwise try to access, but the anonymity of a mask means doing so may be less likely to be met with punishment. Furthermore, our social environment affects our behavior. So, to answer the title: Yes kind of, but maybe not in the way you might think. Do you notice a difference in your behavior when you wear a mask? Let us know!

Recommendations

• Abraham: Is it Cake: Halloween (https://www.netflix.com/title/81927149)
• Shane: Mickey’s Not So Spooky Halloween Party (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5060!3!593608699132!p!!g!!disney%20trick%20or%20treat!1553406632!60136156558&CMP=KNC-FY26_WDW_TRA_FLR_W365_HTK_MNSSHP_General%7CG%7C5261213.RR.AM.01.01%7CM3EHNCC%7CBR%7C593608699132&keyword_id=kwd-314468353137%7Cdc%7Cdisney%20trick%20or%20treat%7C593608699132%7Cp%7C5060:3%7C&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1553406632&gbraid=0AAAAAD_M-kbg9jCdxyq5FrgNAwHob6cpK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB)

Why is Shane's link URL so long? I know I can change it, but it is kind of funny to me that it is ridiculously long...



Holidays (10/22/25):

• Smart is Cool
• Wombat day
• National nut day
• Make a dog’s day, day
• National caps lock day
• National coloring day
• International stuttering awareness day
• Leave a review day
• Scar appreciation day
• Chemistry week
• Free Speech Week

Links and References: 

1. https://www.thehorrordome.com/blogs/news/the-psychology-behind-halloween-masks-why-we-love-to-disguise-ourselves?srsltid=AfmBOoq9lYAWMiuPLp6WqM6IUe3mzzKiRqI8nuAuh_BYRp5Z0DJT3WE1
2. https://studioforchange.com/how-halloween-can-help-us-understand-the-concept-of-masking/
3. https://everydaypsych.com/unmasking-halloween-psychology/
4. https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secrets
5. https://medium.com/@ashrules2016/why-do-we-wear-masks-the-deep-appeal-of-halloween-costumes-56033852703a
6. https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secrets 
7. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8hx6q5js 
8. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-20842-001
9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/512839/ 
10. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/how-halloween-makes-kids-more-monstrous/382172/ 

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Creepy pasta is/was a democratized way ot telling scary stories that are just on the edge of believability. They seem to have dissipated into various other formats over time. Yet, the brief story of creepy pastas is an interesting one and appropriate for the spooky season. What's your favorite creepy pasta?

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Links and References: 

1. https://www.creepypasta.com/
2. https://medium.com/@lukewhenderson/what-makes-a-creepypasta-4e5ac00897bf 

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One of the most iconic and well-established horror stories in the world, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of literature. The talented director Guillermo del Toro will soon be releasing his vision of this story. So, in advance of his film, we discuss the author, how the story came to be, a brief synopsis of the plot, and some of the science behind the potential reality of such a thing. Tell us your favorite horror stories!

Recommendations

• Abraham: Warbreaker (book by Brandon Sanderson; https://www.brandonsanderson.com/blogs/blog/warbreaker-introduction)
• Shane: The Long Walk (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10374610/)

Holidays (10/15/2025):

• Blind Americans Equality Day
• BRA Day USA
• Breast Health Day
• Global Dignity Day
• Global Handwashing Day
• Hagfish Day
• I Love Lucy Day
• Love Your Body Day
• National Cheese Curd Day
• National Fossil Day
• National Grouch Day
• National Mushroom Day
• National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
• National Pug Day
• National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
• White Cane Safety Day
• Bone Joint Health Action Week
• Improve Your Home Office Week
• Infection Control Week
• Mediation Week
• Pet Peeve Week
• School Lunch Week
• Teen Read Week

Links and References: 

1. https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-science-behind-mary-shelleys-frankenstein/
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6492819/
3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6174037/
4. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/archive/2016/01/headtransplants/
5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9805622/
6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780444632876000099
7. https://daily.jstor.org/will-reanimating-dead-brains-inspire-the-next-frankenstein/
8. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/frankenstein-physiology

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We have a fascination with assigning meaning to various numbers. Actually, many cultures enjoy assigning meaning to numbers as well. In western traditions, we have a particularly special number that is the most evil: 666. We explore how this number came to be associated with the Devil and the why its not. But hey, I guess it is now. 

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Links and References: 

1. https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/666.htm
2. https://academic.oup.com/jts/article-abstract/69/1/309/4917823?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false
3. https://www.britannica.com/topic/number-of-the-beast
4. https://www.fusionglobal.org/connections/why-is-666-the-number-of-the-beast/?srsltid=AfmBOopwGFHFRt_D306RTVF_RBvOthZFzPAtxpg3Y6W3FlyOH2JY30sa
5. https://uscatholic.org/articles/202310/glad-you-asked-what-is-666-in-the-bible/
6. https://medium.com/illuminations-mirror/this-symbolic-number-has-opposite-meanings-in-different-cultures-bdb891d04547
7. https://www.britannica.com/topic/gematria
8. https://www.gematrix.org/?word=dondrumpf

Don Drumpf = 666


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Some spooky topics are geographically creepy. Arguably, the most famous scary geography is lovingly called The Bermuda Triangle. This portion of the world is credited with a supernatural ability to vanish airplanes and ships... out of the thousands that use this as a shipping route. We dig into the history that inspired the mythical lore attribute to this portion of ocean. Despite its infamy, insurance happily covers shipping vessels that traverse the curious Bermuda Triangle. 

Recommendations:

• Abraham: “Psych 3: This is Gus” (https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/psych-3-this-is-gus/4695aa38-6632-3b3f-aa14-9edf3b70d24a)
• Shane: Atomic Rule - With Skull Crushing Force EP (https://open.spotify.com/album/6ybCbYsqHt3PT974rC6Mt4?si=QkBxu8MRRtOBMad1v6i3Og)

Holidays (10/08/2025):

• American Touch Tag Day
• Bring your Teddy Bear to Work Day
• Bullying Prevention Day
• Dyslexia Day
• Emergency Nurses Day
• International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
• International Lesbian Day
• International Top Spinning Day
• Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day
• National Children’s Day
• National Fluffernutter Day
• National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
• National Curves Day
• National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
• National Pierogi Day
• Stem Cell Awareness Day
• World Octopus Day
• Active Aging Week
• Animal Welfare Week
• Cephalopod Awareness Week
• Death Penalty Focus Week
• Great Books Week
• Mystery Series Week
• Truffle Days in Croatia
• World Space Week

Links and References: 

1. https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/i-survived-a-trip-to-the-bermuda-triangle/
2. https://www.history.com/articles/bermuda-triangle
3. https://travel.earth/what-is-the-bermuda-triangle-all-you-must-know/
4. https://www.marinalife.com/articles/the-mystery-of-the-bermuda-triangle
5. https://www.gotobermuda.com/inspiration/article/legends-lore-bermuda-triangle
6. https://centerforinquiry.org/news/solving-the-mystery-of-the-bermuda-triangle-in-skeptical-inquirer/
7. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/bermuda-triangle-mystery-solved-latest-theories-dr-karl-kruszelnicki-debunked-unexplained-disappearances-ships-planes-aeroplanes-vanish-conspiracy-lost-flight-19-alien-abduction-atlantis-methane-gas-vincent-gaddis-a7861731.html 
8. https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/10-unsolved-mysteries-that-have-been-solved.htm?s1sid=wqdp2epa7vz7u29d8v03h2hg&srch_tag=jqpeigono5nhpzyajtpkqf5577cv72bq#pt2 

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