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Just How Evil is Nestle?

Just How Evil is Nestle?

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Just How Evil is Nestle?
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Let’s be honest… Almost every corporation probably has skeletons in their closets. But some company’s skeletons tend to spill out of the closet at an alarming rate. Nestle is one of those. If you want to see what brands Nestle owns (for no reason in particular) check it out here. 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…

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Where did the Supreme Court Come From and Why Does It Matter?

Where did the Supreme Court Come From and Why Does It Matter?

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Where did the Supreme Court Come From and Why Does It Matter?
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With the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we figured it was a good time to talk about where the Supreme Court came from, how it works, it’s importance 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…

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Animals Are Innocent… and Here’s 5 We Got Rid Of

Animals Are Innocent… and Here’s 5 We Got Rid Of

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Animals Are Innocent... and Here’s 5 We Got Rid Of
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Here’s a fun fact… Did you know humans are awful and have lead to the extinction of several animals? Well, we’ve gathered up 5 of them to talk about today. Strap in! 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…

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Shocking History of Electroshock Therapy

Shocking History of Electroshock Therapy

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Shocking History of Electroshock Therapy
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This week we explore the Shocking History of Electroshock Therapy. Get it? I bet we’re the first people to ever make that joke. Electroshock Therapy, or as its more accurately called: Electroconvulsive therapy. It’s got a dark history and an even worse reputation. But does it get what it deserves? There’s no time like the present to support us on Patreon! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them….

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The Amazing Truth Behind Stonehenge

The Amazing Truth Behind Stonehenge

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The Amazing Truth Behind Stonehenge
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This week we explore, “The amazing truth behind Stonehenge.” Do we know why or how Stonehenge was built? No, but we got theories. And honestly, the truth is was more fascinating than reducing it to “aliens done it.” There’s no time like the present to support us on Patreon! 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…

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Can We Nuke a Hurricane?

Can We Nuke a Hurricane?

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Can We Nuke a Hurricane?
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This week we explore, “Can we nuke a hurricane?” According to Trump, he never suggested that we nuke a hurricane to disrupt its course. But knowing him, he totally did… So we sat down to figure out if that would do anything and other attempts at controlling the weather throughout history. There’s no time like the present to support us on Patreon! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer…

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Totally Complete, 100% Accurate, Undebatable History of Comic Books (w/ Ryan Lynch)

Totally Complete, 100% Accurate, Undebatable History of Comic Books (w/ Ryan Lynch)

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Totally Complete, 100% Accurate, Undebatable History of Comic Books (w/ Ryan Lynch)
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This week, we give you a totally complete, 100% accurate, undebatable history of comic books. We’re joined by Ryan Lynch from Divisive Issues who schools us on where comics came from and how we got where we are today. Ever wonder why it matters if a comic had a cover or not? Or why comics became so cheesy in the 50s? We have the answers! Make sure to check out Ryan on Divisive Issues. And while you’re at it support…

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Tour of Toys through Time

Tour of Toys through Time

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Tour of Toys through Time
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This week we explore a tour of toys through time. We break down the effect different events throughout our history affect kids toys of all things. As we’ve previously learned, kid toys often imitate whats going on in the world, but how often do we really stop to think of why? That’s why we’re here! 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…

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Where did Halloween Come From?

Where did Halloween Come From?

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Where did Halloween Come From?
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In this episode, we explore, “Where did Halloween come from?” What a broad question that is. Regardless, we tackle something we should have done 3 Octobermonths ago: The history of Halloween. We also have 5 classic Halloween traditions to provide the origin stories to. It’s not really spooky, but it is a fun time. 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…

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A PG Look at X Rated Movies (NSFW)

A PG Look at X Rated Movies (NSFW)

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A PG Look at X Rated Movies (NSFW)
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In this episode, we explore, “a PG look at X-rated movies.” If you’re a young listener, I would steer clear of this episode. We keep it clean as much as we can, but the subject material still won’t be for all ages. With that out of the way, we’ll go through the history of adult films, how they get made, and why people are so squeamish about the industry. Will Nick be able to avoid all of the accidental innuendos?…

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