Inform Me

This weeks episode is a bit of a rollercoaster one. First Paige drops some knowledge on the dark truth of two cults that are still around today. Then Tori teaches us about some of the most famous Mandela effects and what could actually be causing so many people to misremember the same things. Lastly, Miguel takes us on the Journey of a smaller cult named Heaven's Gate where the end goal was to make it aboard a spaceship hidden behind an asteroid as it passed by earth. Come take a seat with us and enjoy the ride. Please be sure to check out or sources doc for more information on any of our subjects.

Sources Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1icexXtqRwicuxm_FMkRlGynKXhwpvLhKVaDDV8Q9RZo/edit?usp=sharing

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Just in time for Halloween we delve into the origins of Big Foot, The Loch Ness monster, Wendigos and much more on this weeks episode!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us as we learn about the first steps taken to achieve spaceflight. We go over major events that took place during the space race / cold war, the first animals that made space flights, and the lost cosmonauts theory.  

Here's a google doc with our sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pntsMWX4Fqw4ioojOZMWPuNcBD1Q1rWk7YQbW1hHKTE/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode we talk about the products animal's/insect's make, how they are made, and some of the ways they are used. From the myth that there is beaver butt in ice cream to how bee's accidentally create the shape of their honeycombs. We talk about Bee's, Wasps, Spiders, Beavers, Oysters, Silkworms, venomous Snakes, and whatever the heck a Bezoar is! You'd be surprised to hear how much you don't know about these everyday creatures.

Google Doc link of our sources for the nerds (love ya).

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BHyJbtJDO5yAcLmS1VcLZK_lTCW_iPNevsYFZL-uOeY/edit?usp=sharing

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Inform me is a show that aims to bring knowledge to your ears about subjects you may not take the time to look up on your own. Our three hosts each present a different sub-topic they researched surrounding a central topic. Join us on our venture into Japanese Mythology! What are the Kami? What do they do? What are some of the traditional Japanese folklore stories and celebrations? What's the history of Yokai? Most importantly, who is Peach Boy!?

Sources for those interested. (The Animal Science nerds did APA.)

Yoki:
Meyer, M. M. (2019). Introduction to Yokai. Yokai.com. http://yokai.com/introduction/

Gaijin G. (2012). The History of Yokai in Japan. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IK_OORCK80

Folklore: 

Saraceni, J. (2020, April 01). Scientists Question Ancient Japanese Astronomical Observations. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.archaeology.org/news/8561-200401-japan-pheasant-astronomy

Japanese folklore. (2020, July 27). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_folklore

Momotarō. (2020, July 09). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momotar%C5%8D

Shinto. (2020, August 10). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto

Ozaki, Y. (1908). Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach. Japanese Fairy Tales (Lit2Go Edition). Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/72/japanese-fairy-tales/4845/momotaro-or-the-story-of-the-son-of-a-peach/

Takahashi Juhachido Odori Dance. (2014). Retrieved August 13, 2020, from http://bunkashisan.ne.jp/search/ViewContent_e.php?from=10

Beyer, V. L. (2013, December 25). Namahage: A New Year's tradition on Akita's Oga Peninsula. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://japantoday.com/category/features/travel/namahage-a-new-years-tradition-on-akitas-oga-peninsula

Martin, A. (2019, June 08). Stranger things: Weird ways to get festive in Japan. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/06/08/lifestyle/stranger-things-weird-ways-get-festive-japan/

Japanese folklore and mythology. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/japanese_folklore_and_mythology 

Kami: 

https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/kami

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/7-shinto-kami-youll-meet-in-japan/