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Mini: What is a Repertoire? We often talk about what students can do by referring to their repertoire. But what does it mean to refer to their repertoire? A lot of philosohpy in one little mini episode! Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. New York, NY: The Free Press.  - Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. Cambridge, MA: Prentice Hall. - Skinner, B. F. (1974). About Behaviorism. New York, NY: Vintage Press. - Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.

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Nostalgia: Board Games Has it been so long? Abraham discusses his favorite discussion topic: Board games! Also ,there's been new research since that that further supports that board games are beneficial for cognitive and brain health. Prepare for fun, fun, fun, FUN.  Recommendations - Abraham: Fantastic Four: First Steps (https://movies.disney.com/the-fantastic-four-first-steps)  - Shane: Happy Gilmore 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31868189/) Holidays (8/6/2025): - Balloons to Heaven Day - Corporate Baby Name Day - Farmworker Appreciation Day - Hiroshima Day - National Fresh Breath Day - National Gossip Day - National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day - National Root Beer Float Day - Wiggle Your Toes Day - Exercise with your Child Week - Gallop International Tribal Indian Powwow - International Assistance Dog Week - International Clown Week - International Lace Week - Weird Contest Week - National Dog Month - National Hair Loss Awareness Month - National Brownies at Brunch Month - Black Business Month - National Immunization Awareness Month Links and References:  - https://bransonboardgamecafe.com/the-science-of-why-we-love-board-games/ - https://medium.com/@cook.benjamin/the-psychology-of-board-games-why-we-love-to-play-a2ca695069e1 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969698921000722 - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-full-picture/202412/word-puzzles-and-board-games-boost-brain-health 

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Mini: Restless Leg Syndrome Do you ever feel an nearly uncontrollable urge to move your legs? If you do, you probably still don't have RLS, but it may be worth getting tested for a diagnosis. Please don't self-diagnose just because we talked about it. Restless Leg Syndome is mostly what it sounds like: A powerful urge to move your legs or get up and move around. Rather than just sitting for too long, this usually has a specific etiology and some specific treatments and tends to affect people's sleep. We'll explain the psychology involved here as well. Get these episodes ad-free and join our cool community: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168 - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9497-restless-legs-syndrome - https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/restless-legs-syndrome - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377174 - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/restless-legs-syndrome-rls

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The Paraphilia Episode SEX! Now that we have your attention, this episode reviews some of the paraphilias that exist. More importantly, we try to understand with a compassionate and critical lens. Some paraphilias are simply different than what might be considered "normal" sexual behavior, but in which no one is hurt, or exploited, and everything is consensual. However, there are paraphilias that include lack of consent, expoitation, or harm. There is no black and white way to classify this, so we need nuance and critical thinking.  Recommendations - Abraham: Jurassic World: Rebirth (https://www.jurassicworld.com/) - Shane: BK Adventure Tours (https://www.bkadventure.com/) Holidays (7/30/2025): - Father In Law Day - Health Care Now! Medicare’s Birthday - International Day of Friendship - National Cheesecake Day - National Chicken and Waffles Day - National Support Public Education Day - National Whistleblowers Appreciation Day - Paperback Book Day - Share a Hug Day - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons - World Snorkeling Day - Hepatitis Awareness Week - International Listening Association Week Links and References - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554425/2. - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/paraphilias3. - https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders/overview-of-paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders4 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S10564993183055225 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S00472352220010156 - https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/291419-overview7 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26941021/8 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S17436095153353239. - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-024-00835-410 - https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Prevalence-of-Experience-at-Least-Once-in-Lifetime-With-Paraphilic-Behaviors-Among_tbl1_28936825411. - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1079063223119931812 - https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders/overview-of-paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders13. - https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/introduction-to-sexual-disorders

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Mini: What is "Learning?" You would think we would want a full length for this topic. Maybe we still will do one! But for now, we figured we can at least help clear up some misunderstandings or lack of understanding that some may have.  Get ad free and bonus content: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://youtu.be/-iDfJkJdg3E?si=BsqX0HOArlzKJiwX - Donahoe, J. W., & Palmer, D. C. (2004). Learning and Complex Behavior. Ledgetop Publishing: Richmond, MA. - Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and Human Behavior. The Free Press: New York, NY. - Kantor, J. R., & Smith, N. W. (1975). The Science of Psychology: An Interbehavioral Survey. Principia Press: Chicago, IL.

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Jonestown pt. 2 This second part completes the story of the tragedy of the murders at Jonestown. In addition, we expand on this conversation by unpacking the mentality of the participants, and dig a little bit into how charismatic leaders can develop a following that seems baffling from the outside. It is an analysis on where we were as a country, and as a species, as well as where we are now and where we are going.  Recommendations: - Abraham: Superman (2025); https://www.superman.com/ - Shane: Jimmy Eat World Live (https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/) Holidays (7/23/2025): - Gorgeous Grandma Day - Hot Enough For ya Day - Mosquito Day - National Vanilla Ice Cream Day - Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day - Sprinkle Day - World Sjorgren’s Day - Yada, Yada, Yada Day - Hemingway Look Alike Days - National Independent Retailers Day - National Moth Week - National Parenting Gifted Children Week - National Triathlon Week - National Zoo Keeper Week - Restless Leg Syndrome Education and Awareness Week Links and References:  - https://adst.org/2012/11/the-jonestown-massacre/ - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-18/mass-suicide-at-jonestown - https://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(11)01340-0/fulltext - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/17/an-apocalyptic-cult-900-dead-remembering-the-jonestown-massacre-40-years-on - https://www.britannica.com/event/Jonestown - https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/yorklr2&div=6&id=&page= - https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjso.12772 - https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/jonestown.htm?s1sid=a48k3z9p1i7wvnlvcw1lrfbq&srch_tag=ben5nf7at4ksnp6j5hq3de3buxzfctat 

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Mini: Backseat Driving We all hate it. Yet, some of us do it. We talk about why people do it, how recipients perceive it, and how passenger commentary/critique/analysis affects driving behavior and safety. Join our member club for ad-free content and other bonus content: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201005/field-guide-the-backseat-driver-pedal-the-meddle - https://www.foxnews.com/auto/20-reasons-why-you-may-be-a-backseat-driver - https://www.margietherapy.com/backseat-driver-plagued-one/#:~:text=Your%20brain%2C%20if%20it%20works,would%20a%20driver%20perceive%20criticism? - https://observer.case.edu/faccenda-put-the-brakes-on-backseat-driving/  - https://www.kars4kids.org/hub/backseat-drivers-the-dangerous-karens-who-risk-our-lives/ 

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Jonestown pt. 1 One of the largest mass murders of American citizens in history took place in 1978 in Guyana at the hands of cult leader, Jim Jones. This discussion delves into the circumstances that gave rise to Jones' power and influence of hundreds of people that lead to a tragic mass death of hundreds of people young and old. This first episode chronicles Jones' life as he rose to prominence and eventually moved his congregation to South America. The next episode will unravel the tragedy that took place in 1978, as well as an discussion about how this cult was so influential, whether this could happen again, and what we can do about it.  Recommendations - Abraham: Saosin by Saosin (https://open.spotify.com/album/2osTPStH5H7i4fMHS7eauR)  - Shane: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57693406-the-kaiju-preservation-society) Holidays (7/16/2025): - Guinea Pig Appreciation Day - Hot Dog Night - National Corn Fritters Day - National Fresh Spinach Day - National Personal Chef’s Day - Take Your Poet to Work Day - World Snake Day - Captive Nations Week - Coral Reef Awareness Week - Every Body Deserves a Massage Week - National Baby Food Week - National Ventriloquism Week - Operation Safe Driver Week - Rabbit Week - Sports Cliche Week Links and References:  - https://adst.org/2012/11/the-jonestown-massacre/ - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-18/mass-suicide-at-jonestown - https://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(11)01340-0/fulltext - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/17/an-apocalyptic-cult-900-dead-remembering-the-jonestown-massacre-40-years-on - https://www.britannica.com/event/Jonestown - https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/yorklr2&div=6&id=&page= - https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjso.12772 - https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/jonestown.htm?s1sid=a48k3z9p1i7wvnlvcw1lrfbq&srch_tag=ben5nf7at4ksnp6j5hq3de3buxzfctat 

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Mini: Nail Biting Do you bite your fingernails or know someone who does? Why do we do this weird, self-destructive thing? What can we do to stop it? We quickly explore the conditions under which we bite our fingernails and some strategies for reducing the frequency of this habit. Tell us your experiences with nail biting (info@wwdwwdpodcast.com; ‪@wwdwwdpodcast.bsky.social‬) Join our supporter's club: patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links:  - https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Psychology-Behind-Nail-Biting.aspx - https://health.clevelandclinic.org/nail-biting-when-does-it-go-too-far - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3004689/

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Tipping Point Tipping is another oddly American tradition that we all pretty universally hate. Perhaps you did not know that the modern conception of tipping arose during reconstruction as a means to not have to pay black people for their labor. We explore the origins of this strange, uniquely American tradition, why it persists, and what is probably going to make this problem much, much worse.  Recommendations - Abraham: Unconscious Mind (https://luckyduckgames.com/usa/?srsltid=AfmBOor3zWBbHAlhJyg2tsekDN2j6PpVGbsEfOw5nXwKAJYmT7PnPmJV) - Shane: Hotline TNT - Raspberry Moon (https://open.spotify.com/album/3MVdeSmUl32TTzLy6dFFtZ?si=tD1AgdpJRkSxi6kRIekR6Q) Holidays (7/9/2025): - Call of the Horizon - Fashion Day - Martyrdom of the Bab - National Don’t Put All your Eggs in One Omelet Day - National No Bra Day - National Sugar Cookie Day - Durian Fruit Day - National Dimples Day - Argentina’s Independence Day - Wimbledon - Rabbit Week - Air Conditioning Appreciation Days - Be Nice to New Jersey Week - Dog Days of Summer - Freedom Week - National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Week - National Farriers Week - Shark Week Links and References:  - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/33170/33170-h/33170-h.htm - https://www.7shifts.com/blog/history-of-tipping-restaurants/ - https://www.povertylaw.org/article/the-racist-history-behind-americas-tipping-culture/ - https://www.foodwoolf.com/2010/08/history-of-tipping.html - https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230606-how-to-tip-around-the-world - https://www.westernunion.com/blog/en/global-tipping-guide/?cust_src=organic_search - https://time.com/5404475/history-tipping-american-restaurants-civil-war/  - https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/tip-sheet/  - https://www.paycor.com/resource-center/articles/minimum-wage-tipped-employees-by-state/ - https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/wages/minimumwage 

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Mini: Learned Helplessness Some people use this term incorretly, some don't know it at all. To help get everyone on the same page, we are going to review the history of research that first described this phenomenon. Then, we will give examples of what this might look like in real-life scenarios.  Get ad-free and bonus content: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis, 3rd Ed. Pearson. - Seligman, M. E., & Maier, S. F. (1967). Failure to escape traumatic shock. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 74(1), 1–9. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/h0024514 - Maier, S.F., Seligman, M.E.P., & Solomon, R.L. (1969). Pavlovian fear conditioning and learned helplessness: Effects on escape and avoidance behavior of (a) the CS-US contingency, and (b) the independence of the US and voluntary responding. In: Campbell BA, Church RM, editors. Punishment. New York, NY: Appleton-Century-Crofts; pp. 299–342

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Reframing: A Framework to Developing a Compassionate Care Instructional Model (With Special Guests) Special guests Jennifer Farris, Meg Solomon, and Dr. Mari Cerda join us to talk about their new book about developing a compassionate care model. They outline the critical elemtents of their discussion, and share personal stories to help illustrate their recommendations. At the end, they join us in giving their own recommendations for things that bring them joy. We could all use a little more joy.  Find the Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/Reframe-Framework-Developing-Compassionate-Instructional/dp/1300540478?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Recommendations: Dr. Mari Cerda: Mindful moments outside; Shrinking (TV show;  Meg Solomon: Moody by Royel Otis (https://youtu.be/twM4KF99yd0?si=Z_BsmNfDJFd_amiT) and Murderbot (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/murderbot/umc.cmc.5owrzntj9v1gpg31wshflud03) Jennifer Farris: Wellfleet Oysters with Brut Champagne Shane: Talking to Strangers by Malcom Gladwell (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/talking-to-strangers-malcolm-gladwell/1130509634) Abraham: The Things We Tell Ourselves in the Dark (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FdXmAPM8u4) 

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Skeptical All Day Can you walk around being skeptical all day long? At what point do you need to let your guard down? We suggest that not only can you go about your day being skeptical, it is better if you do. We'll explain. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links:  - https://www.theskepticsguide.org/

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Head Go Bonk: Bad There is a unique type of brain trauma that destroys lives and cuts them short and we can't even tell that it has happened until after your death. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy occurs when there is repeated head trauma, even if it is mild. The result can manifest as forgetfulness, impulsivity, violence, and an early death. Mercifully, it is relatively preventable. Unfortunately, few people care to prevent it. Protect Your Brain! Recommendations: - Abraham: Mickey 17 (https://www.max.com/movies/mickey-17/fbe17356-9db7-4ab3-928e-32978e0cfbc7)  - Shane: 1908 Bakery (https://bakery1908.com/) Holidays (6/25/2025): - Bourdain Day - Color TV Day - Day of the Seafarer - Global Beatles Day - National Catfish Day - National Strawberry Parfait Day - School Prayer Banned Anniversary - World Vitiligo Day - Amateur Radio Week - Boys and Girls Club Week - Fish are Friends, Not Food Week - National Body Piercing Week - National Insect Week - National Lightning Safety Awareness Week Links and References:  - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20370921 - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy/ - https://medicine.iu.edu/expertise/traumatic-brain-injury/what-is-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17686-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-cte - https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/related_conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy - https://www.headstrongconcussion.com/history-of-cte - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/260461 - https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/141/1/318/4774567 - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953619306835#:~:text=22,of%20their%20respective%20patient%20populations. - https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acschemneuro.7b00291#:~:text=High%20Resolution%20Image,%2C%20extreme%20sports%2C%20etc.) - https://steemit.com/steemiteducation/@cabbagepatch/an-american-tragedy-story-of-mike-webster-pro-hall-of-famer-and-cte  - https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/study-finds-1-in-3-former-nfl-players-believe-they-have-cte  - https://www.ucs.org/resources/nfl-tried-intimidate-scientists-studying-link-between-pro-football-and-traumatic-brain 

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Mini: Why We Twitch Sometimes we have some random twitches that develop out of nowhere. What is going on with these? Why do they happen? And, what can we do about it? We explore the uncomfortable world of twitches. Fun fact, these are technically different from spasms.  Become a member: Patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/symptoms/muscle-twitching#:~:text=Muscle%20twitching%20is%20caused%20by,of%20a%20nervous%20system%20disorder. - https://www.webmd.com/brain/ss/slideshow-twitches-spasms-causes - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324641

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Should we go back to adding AI art thumbnails to accompany episodes?

Replacement Theory Replacement theory is essentially a propaganda campaign engineered to scare gullible people into giving power to autocrats. Versions of this have been around for a long time. We review the history of replacement theory, explain how it works to trick people into voting against their interests (and the interests of everyone else), and what we can do about it.  Recommendations - Abraham: Wool (https://hughhowey.com/books/wool/) - Shane: Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH (https://open.spotify.com/album/52yD51X7yDinwlg6tbCtpP?si=LoE11WYfRfygXQaUwd2Ceg) Holidays (06/18/25): - Autistic Pride Day - Go Fishing Day - International Panic Day - International Picnic Day - International Sushi Day - National Cheesemaker’s Day - National Cherry Tart Day - National Splurge Day - Animal Rights Awareness Week - Carpenter Ant Awareness Week - Learning Disabilities Week - National Roller Coaster Week - Take Your Dog to Work Week - Wobbly Week Links and References:  - https://immigrationforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Replacement-Theory-Explainer-1122.pdf - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-is-great-replacement-theory-and-how-does-it-fuel-racist-violence - https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-great-replacement-theory-a-scholar-of-race-relations-explains-224835 - https://www.splcenter.org/resources/hatewatch/racist-great-replacement-conspiracy-theory-explained/ - https://www.ajc.org/translatehate/great-replacement  - https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/great-replacement-explainer  - https://hias.org/news/deep-dive-great-replacement-theory/ - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/08/a-deadly-ideology-how-the-great-replacement-theory-went-mainstream

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Mini: Placebo Controls for Vaccines One of the most common strategies of current right-wing propaganda is to say something that sounds like reasonable words, but when you break it down it is misleading, misinformed, outright wrong, or even dangerous. One example of this is a recent suggestion that we start using placebo-controlled experimental arrangements for established vaccines. This is fairly simple to dismantle, so buckle in for a quick and dirty takedown of the placebo-controlled vaccine studies stupid nonsense.  Support us on patreon: patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4157320/ - https://www.statnews.com/2025/05/22/vaccines-placebo-controlled-trials-hhs-clinical-research-ethics/ - https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/05/placebo-testing-vaccines-is-unethical-a-waste-of-time-and-money-expert-says/?fj=1

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Golden Goose Awards Science is not perfect, because it is human. But it is strives for correction, unlike almost any other human institution or endeavor. Much of what science does at the basic level can feel absurd, esoteric, and pointless. Sometimes, it is. But funding basic scientific research is the reason we have made more progress in the last 150 years than the previous 3,000 years combined. Let's continue making strides forward with our values in mind: fund basic science research! Recommendations - Abraham: The Stormlight Archive: Wind and Truth (https://www.brandonsanderson.com/pages/the-stormlight-archive-series) - Shane: Y: The Last Man (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y:_The_Last_Man) Holidays (6/11/2025): - Corn on the Cob Day - Cousteau Day - Dirty Book Day - International Yarn Bombing - Kamehameha Day - National Cotton Candy Day - National German Chocolate Cake Day - National Making Life Beautiful Day - California State Parks Week - Community Health Improvement Week (CHI) - Meet a Mate Week - National Clay Week - National Little League Baseball Week - National Pet Wedding Week - Shampoo Week Links and References:  - https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Senator_William_Proxmire.htm  - https://www.aei.org/economics/in-praise-of-science-investment-especially-basic-research/ - https://www.goldengooseaward.org/our-gaggle - https://www.goldengooseaward.org/01awardees/nanopores - https://www.aau.edu/newsroom/leading-research-universities-report/new-research-suggests-returns-federal-investments-rd  - https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-high-return-on-investment-for-publicly-funded-research/ - https://www.goldengooseaward.org/01awardees/the-maser - https://www.goldengooseaward.org/01awardees/frog-skin-cholera 

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Mini: Scoville Scale The Scoville scale is a method for measuring the heat of capsaicin-laden food. This is the amount of sugar water needed to entirely dilute the spice. But, we say it more elegantly than that. Let the spice flow! Join our supporter's club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.nist.gov/how-do-you-measure-it/how-do-you-measure-heat-pepper  - https://pepperscale.com/what-is-the-scoville-scale/  - https://pepperpalace.com/blogs/expert-tips/everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-scoville-scale?srsltid=AfmBOoojcmyRiT5Yv_4RSa631H588xTp2lgzgEorf5Cxbb0eYMXuLBam 

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Makeup Lots of people smear colored dyes into the skin of their face almost every day. It's so commonplace, we hardly give it a second thought. We explore the history of makeup, and the psychology of this cultural practice. There are different motives for wearing makeup. We enumerate some of them here. It's not so simple as a lot of peope might try to make it out to be.  Recommendations - Abraham: Love, Death, and Robots (Season 4; https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608) - Shane: Alien: Romulus (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18412256/) Holidays (6/4/2025) - Chimborazo Day - Impersonate Authority Day - Love Conquers All Day - National Chocolate Macaroon Day - National Egg Day - National Itch Day - Repeat Day (I said “Repeat Day”) - World Bicycle Day - World Clubfoot Day - Bedbug Awareness Week - Black Single Parents Week - Canadian Environment Week - End Mountain Top Removal Week - National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month - National Portuguese Heritage Month - National Pollinators Month - National Soul Food Month - National Candy Month Links and References:  - https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/history-of-cosmetics/ - https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/make-up - https://lmi.edu/blog/4000-yrs-of-makeup-the-evolution-of-makeup/ - https://www.lebube.com/post/psychology-behind-makeup - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/201606/the-surprising-psychology-behind-makeup - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8956164/ - https://people.howstuffworks.com/about-makeup.htm - https://www.iceman.it/en/the-mummy/  - https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/the-story-of-war-paint-206037  - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/no-makeup-week-chicago-wr_n_735467 

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Mini: Science Cheat-Prevention A trending strategy to bolster the interpretation of scientific results is to "pre-register" a study. This is publicly declaring your methods and data analysis procedures prior to beginning the research. Another advantage is that this means null results are more likely to be published. However, it may also inhibit attention to unexpected discovery. We'll briefly describe what pre-registering is, the pros and the cons.  Join our membership group! www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/resources/preregistration - https://help.osf.io/article/145-preregistration - https://www.cos.io/initiatives/prereg - https://acf.gov/opre/blog/2022/08/pre-registering-studies-what-it-how-do-you-do-it-and-why - https://help.osf.io/article/603-benefits-of-registration - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/2833373X.2024.2376046

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The End is Nigh! We are all gonna die! Some day :) Top 10, or 12 or something times that humans incorrectly predicted the end of the world! People have been doing this for a long, LONG time. Why do we love predicting the end of times? Is it money? Fame? Power? Mental Illness? A little of column A, a little of column B? We'll do our best to list some major would-be world-ending events that didn't end the world and why humans predicted them in the first place.  Recommendations - Abraham: Sound of Metal (movie https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Sound-of-Metal/0U8IBE45LTNO63PAZ9B9ZA81RN)  - Shane: Book tours on trips  Holidays (5/28/2025): - End of the world - Amnesty International Day - International Hamburger Day - Menstrual Hygiene Day - National Senior Health and Fitness Day - Slugs Return from Capistrano Day - Whooping Crane Day - World Otter Day - National African Violet Week - National Frozen Yogurt Week - Older Americans Mental Health Week - Prepare Tomorrow’s Parents Month - Scripps National Spelling Bee - Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non Self-Governing Territories Links and References:  - https://www.ripleys.com/stories/doomsday-scenarios - https://www.britannica.com/list/10-failed-doomsday-predictions  - https://georgianera.wordpress.com/2021/06/23/joanna-southcott-1750-1814-religious-prophetess/ 

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Mini: Stuck in a Music Rut Music is an important part of many people's childhood. Early, we start soaking up everything we hear and give equal opportunity to select the things we'll like. Later, we can't seem to move on from those early experiences. Why do we get stuck in a music rut and lose motivation to find new music... or do we? Support us on patreon! (www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast) Links and References:  - https://neurosciencenews.com/music-aging-22716/?fbclid=IwAR2DlzUFA-zCgaDd3QXs9JQ2m4JFe4fd-rkmGEWlX7wtBZKgZxiqgkBM3DU  - https://academic.oup.com/book/2888/chapter-abstract/143505209?redirectedFrom=fulltext - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/253337104_Music_Through_the_Ages_Trends_in_Musical_Engagement_and_Preferences_From_Adolescence_Through_Middle_Adulthood

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Nostalgia: Masturbation (The Original DIY) Years ago we talked about the science of masturbation (yes, ther's a science). Amazingly, there are some updates in the research on masturbation, so we decided it was time for an update. Fair WARNING: Episode contains expllcit, sexual descriptions. Listen in! support us: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Recommendations - Abraham: Tokaido (https://stonemaiergames.com/games/tokaido/) - Shane: Pet Symmetry - Big Symmetry (https://open.spotify.com/album/4Qt9subXSihAzylWq7dI8q?si=t5hlGJS2ScaCwE7tZGaakA) Holidays (5/21/2025): - American Red Cross Founder’s Day - End of the World or Rapture Party Day - I need a Patch for That Day - International Tea Day (but NOT in Boston) - National Juice Slush Day - National Memo Day - National Strawberries and Cream Day - Turn Beauty Inside Out Day - World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development - World Orienteering Day - Emergency Medical Services Week (EMS) - Healthy and Safe Swimming Week - National Foul Ball Week - National New Friends, Old Friends - National Vegetarian Awareness Week Links and References: - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9794105/ - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7145784/ - https://www.psypost.org/large-study-unpacks-the-complicated-nature-of-problematic-masturbation/ - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02641-3 - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-022-02305-8 - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11323945/ - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37414871/

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Mini: SIDS Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) used to be escalating toward crisis. However, a public health campaign was able to effectively influence behaviors and significantly reduced instances of SIDS. So, what is going on with SIDS? Why does it happen? What can do to prevent it? We'll quickly explain what is known about this frightening condition. 

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