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This passage explores the profound truth of universal human sinfulness and powerlessness to achieve purity, emphasizing the need for a divine atonement provided in the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ for forgiveness and cleansing.

For decades, North American Black women have been using hair relaxers  to help them fit into mainstream workplaces and the European standards of beauty that continue to dominate them.  More recently, research has linked these relaxers to cancer and reproductive health issues - and a spate of lawsuits across the United States, and at least one in Canada, have been brought by Black women against the makers of these relaxants. Cheryl Thompson, a professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and author of "Beauty in a Box: Detangling the Roots of Canada's Black Beauty Culture," joins Vinita to untangle the complicated history Black women like herself have with hair relaxants - and where these lawsuits might lead.

Pinkie & Mildred discuss the process of soap making 

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Sometimes, unfortunately, love does conquer all. That's what Megan teaches us in this delightful, devastating episode. Thankfully, Lauren lightens the mood with some horrifying too-close-to-home Mothman sightings. Enjoy! 

On Today's episode Dave and Nastassia talk about ways to prepare Shad, Goose, and unknown meats. They also discuss event logistics, fancy salts, and what not to do with Lye.

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We're going down the rabbit hole of breads with holes! From the New York vs Montreal bagel debate—and the power of water and lye—to the twists and turns of pretzel history, focusing on the presence of negative space is a positive thing.

We'll explore the power of lye with Harold McGee, check out NYC bagel culture with Dianna Daoheung of Black Seed Bagels, learn about the Simit with Zoe Kanan, and head to Pennsylvania's classic Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery. Along the way, Nathan Myhrvold and Francisco Migoya, co-authors of Modernist Bread, will address "the water myth," and their findings may surprise NYC bagel purists.

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