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Is love written? Do Poppy and Rubina believe in kismet? How does what you're looking for in a partner change as you get older?

Priya Asha from Netflix's hit show Indian Matchmaking joins Poppy and Rubina to discuss all that and the importance of compatibility.

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Our modern world is bound to the seven day week, but why is this the case? Is there anything in the cosmos or the inner workings of the human body that dictate this arrangement? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and invention of the seven day week. (originally published 03/03/2022)

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses incense and ghosts in Eastern traditions…

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Ghosts. Ghost Stories. Ghost Encounters. The idea of the dead living among us is one as old as time and a subject matter that has captured the attention of Hollywood and the masses alike. Endless "ghost" hunting shows and horror films have capitalized on this phenomenon but what is really going on in the real world? What are these entities? We kick off this show with a bone-chilling encounter from Blurry Creatures listener Shea Morin and then bring on ex-ghost hunter and author of "Biblical Explanations for the Paranormal" Daniel McAdams to unpack the ghost phenomena. We get into the weird and unexplained and then the even weirder. Demons, fallen angels, and everything in-between....

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In her 2019 stand-up special, Dulcé Sloan shares her reasons for hating New York City and explains why her neighbors in Los Angeles thought she was a spy.

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Circumcision is a common practice in which the foreskin of a male's penis is removed, typically as a baby. In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck take a look at the origins, practices, and arguments for and against circumcision in this episode.

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When you think of body modification, you probably don't think about your teeth. Yet dental modification takes place throughout the world, from ancient superstitious practices to the modern cult of the Hollywood smile. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian explore the world of tooth filling, tooth blackening and even tooth extraction as a means to treat illness and transform the soul.

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Sure, you've probably laid in one at the store or a funeral home, but how much do you know about receptacles used to bury the dead? We'll bet you'll learn plenty - like the difference between a coffin and a casket - in this episode.

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Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.

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