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Secret societies give me a fright! This week, Jane shares the history of haunted houses and Sarah explains who the real Illuminati were. Are Beyonce, Al Roker, and Eminem clones? We'll leave that up to you!

How do we know H.P. Lovecraft was racist? He told us! This week, Jane talks about Lovecraft's legacy. Sarah talks about the biggest drinking party in the world, Oktoberfest. Less than one month until the US Election! Are you registered? Have you learned a bit about your local candidates?

Happy International Podcasting Day! Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star have both been canceled, but more importantly, who canceled Yugoslavia? Jane and Sarah will answer!

Freedom of speech is really important! This week, Jane discusses the challenges facing journalists in Hong Kong. Sarah explains what the 1619 Project is and why it makes Trump upset. Plus, who is Reference Man?

We SLEIGH all day! This week, Jane tells the true story of the Jamaican Bobsled Team behind the 1993 classic film, Cool Runnings. Sarah explains the Amish tradition of Rumspringa. We also discuss the heatwaves and fires in California. To all our listeners in CA, make safe choices! 

It's our 75th episode! We have two surprise topics for you this week. First, Jane talks about the Free Britney movement (yes, as in Britney Spears). Sarah covers the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. If you have any information, please visit findmadeleine.com. 

We're bugging out over here! This week, Jane talks about the invasive lantern flies - if you live in PA, prepare yourself. Sarah shares the story of Sally Hemings. Also, let's discuss why ACAB. Help charge the cops who shot Jacob Blake by signing this petition https://www.change.org/p/tony-evers-charge-the-cops-who-shot-jacob-blake and donate directly to the family here https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake.

Jane has returned! This week we finally present to you two controversial topics: stem cell research and the mysterious death of Natalie Wood. As Jane explains, stem cell research is causing some tension with the pro-lifers. Sarah shares the story of Natalie Wood's tragic and highly suspicious death in 1981. 

Please donate to help the citizens of Beirut at the following organizations: http://www.redcross.org.lb/index.aspx?pageid=907, https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lebanon-relief?utm_term=re7R78DA2, https://donate.humanity-inclusion.org.uk/give/beirut-explosion/, or do a quick Google and pick an organization for yourself. 

A special episode this week! Jane could unfortunately not join us for our scheduled topics, so Sarah takes some time to explain what's going on in Lebanon. She is joined by our friend Taylor! We'll be back next week with Stem Cells & Natalie Wood.

To provide assistance to the 79 million displaced people around the world, please go to help.rescue.org/donate. This week we bring you a truly odd pairing. While the beginning of this episode is light-hearted and fun, and includes a birthday celebration for our host Jane, we hope all of you stay to hear what refugees are facing in the time of the coronavirus pandemic. This week, Jane explains the origins of 5 Minute Crafts. Sarah made a "Finish the Lyric" quiz for Jane's birthday featuring One Direction's strangest lyrics and we hope you play along! Sarah dives into the experience of refugees during a global pandemic.