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"Ugly Law" explores the disturbing history of laws that were once enacted in the United States to prohibit people deemed 'unsightly' from appearing in public. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN examine the societal implications and the eventual repeal of these discriminatory laws.

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"Brown Lady of Raynham Hall" revisits the mysterious and haunting tale of the ghostly figure captured in one of the most famous photographs of paranormal phenomena. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW discuss the origins, sightings, and the lasting intrigue surrounding this spectral image.

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"Waluigi Effect" explores a unique AI phenomenon where the behavior of artificial intelligence systems deviates significantly from expected or intended outcomes due to unusual or rare inputs. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW discuss how this effect, named metaphorically, highlights the challenges and unexpected results in machine learning and AI development, illustrating the complexity and unpredictability of training AI systems.

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Sisyphus was the king of Corinth and was punished by Zeus because he cheated death twice. His punishment was to roll a large boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down, for eternity. Learn more about the absurdity of Sisyphus in the rest of this article by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.

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Sisyphus was the king of Corinth and was punished by Zeus because he cheated death twice. His punishment was to roll a large boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down, for eternity. Learn more about the absurdity of Sisyphus by Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW.

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A blimp is a rigid airship which a surprisingly complicated etymology. Interestingly, fewer than 30 of the original airships considered to be blimps still exist, and most of them are used for advertising. There are other, newer blimps in use today. Listen to more about these balloons as hosted by Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN!

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SpinLaunch delves into the innovative technology aimed at launching satellites into space using a kinetic energy system. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN explore the science behind this method and its potential to revolutionize space travel.

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Streisand Effect examines the phenomenon where attempts to hide, remove, or censor information results in increased publicity. Join Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW as they discuss notable examples, such as Barbara Streisand, and the implications of this counterintuitive effect.

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The Noid discusses the quirky and infamous advertising character created by Domino's Pizza in the 1980s that has briefly come back in recent years. Rachel Teichman, LMSW and Victor Varnado, KSN explore how this character became a cultural icon and the unexpected consequences of its campaign.

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Cup-and-ball explores the ancient and simple game that has entertained generations around the world. Victor Varnado, KSN and Rachel Teichman, LMSW delve into its history, cultural significance, and the surprising complexity behind this seemingly simple pastime.

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