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On today’s episode, we’re talking about Acid, LSD and psychedelics! All the science on why it turns people vegetarian, why it trips your brain out and Greg’s recent acid trip… in the name of science!

To leave us a message on acid, other drugs, or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat

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Sources:

https://www.wired.com/story/psilocybin-might-make-your-brain-live-in-the-moment/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10910-z

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On today’s episode, we’re talking about… MONEY! Why does it feel like it’s never enough?! We get into research on the psychology of financial stress, how money changes people and why rich people are the worst. Also, does money buy happiness?

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Sources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23990553/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821911/

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1132491?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1118373109

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11238-021-09802-7

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Money-Beliefs-and-Financial-Behaviors%3A-Development-Klontz-Britt/3573bdf5c5eb307ab90c8b15a954b928c287deb2

https://www.emerald.com/ijbm/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/IJBM-07-2025-0503/1383448/Social-comparison-financial-anxiety-and-financial?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278025378_THE_WEALTHY_A_FINANCIAL_PSYCHOLOGICAL_PROFILE

https://inomics.com/news/stealing-candy-from-children-paul-piff-and-team-win-2026-econ-ig-nobel-for-study-linking-social-class-to-bad-behavior-1555005

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We’re back! On today’s episode, we are talking about human penis size! What is the actual average? Why are human penises large? 

Also, we talk about pesticides, DDT and will penises even exist in the future?

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Sources:

https://apple.news/A-5J44x5fQUKxDY2Afvocow

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Margit-Fischer 

https://apple.news/PA-i8UzKr6ykeNTdL027DTq 

https://www.science.org/content/article/how-big-average-penis 

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On today’s episode, we discuss Bisexual Men and Bisexuality. Are Bi-Men more evolutionary advanced, the genetic science and social-science behind homosexuality and bisexuality, and the harmful misconceptions around bisexuality, and MORE!

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Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9220407/

“On the Origin of Sex” by Lixing Sun

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336644/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737609/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3182741/

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We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. 

We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the effects it’s having on us and the world at large. 

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Sources:

https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/224/6/jeb218289/237916/Neuroethology-of-number-sense-across-the-animal

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1308141110

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9054347/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-social-media-harms-settlement-9.7320919

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law

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On today’s episode, we answer your burning questions from the chat line! We get into all things Taylor Swift, The Odyssey, and whether adult camp is possible. Plus, are we in a relationship and of course… Rosalia!

Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on topics you’re curious about or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE at https://www.asapscience.com/chat

This is our last Sidenote Podcast episode until September 2, 2026. So, until then - happy summer!

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On today’s episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the science behind this disorder, how social media is connected and why trying to achieve a ‘healthy’ lifestyle can be the culprit behind Bigorexia Nervosa. 

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Sources:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys/

https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/muscle-dysmorphia-anxiety-mens-mental-health

https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12294503/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.726032/full

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244/#B7 

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On today’s episode, we go in on… what gets us in the mood! Specifically, do we like music on or off during sex, and the scents/smells, and spaces that turn us on. Listen to us debate Greg’s 10-hour sex playlist, what is too distracting in the bedroom and the science behind what gets everyone going! 

Check out Greg's 10-HOUR SEX PLAYLIST here

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Sources:

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0183531

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1269820/full

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38420176/

https://emusicology.org/article/id/4640/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02802-4

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-007-9217-9

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On today’s episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between doomscrolling and brain rot and the casino phenomenon behind short-form content. Save your brains!

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Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41231585/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09658211.2025.2521076#abstract

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1542271/full

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12998613/

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1454296.pdf

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10756502/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12329480/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/#B16-brainsci-15-00283 (edited) 

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On today’s episode, we go in on Science Influencers!! We discuss how the culture of influencing has created misinformation, distrust of medical professionals and why you should be skeptical of all online influencers, including us!

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Sources:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365041306_Science_communication_by_scientists_and_influencers_on_social_media

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mar.70106

https://jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2405_2025_V02/

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03855-2

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03143-z

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02966-6

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01771-z

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00933-3

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On today’s episode, we go in on Gay Cruising! We discuss everything, from the history of gay male public sex, to the first ever documented gay couple, to male and female gay cruising in the animal kingdom, and the stigma of all it! ACAB!

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Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3715033/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tearoom_Trade

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22012413/

https://online.ucpress.edu/joae/article-abstract/5/1/95/198848/Queering-EdgeworkAn-Autoethnographic-Account-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext (edited)

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On today’s episode, we go in on DOUG FORD - THE MOST CORRUPT POLITICIAN IN CANADIAN HISTORY, who has been actively destroying our province, our city and our lives.

Torontonians and Ontarians, PROTEST Doug Ford and his destructive policies at Ford Fest:

Friday, June 19th, 2026, from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm at Thomson Memorial Park for Ford Fest 2026.

Torontonians and Ontarians - to fill out your feedback regarding the Billy Bishop Airport Expansion, or to find your local MP, MPP and Councillors to contact them directly regarding Ford’s policies, feel free to use the following links:

• Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Survey): 

** You have to scroll down to "How to participate" and then click the text that says ‘Completing the anonymous online survey’:

https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/consultations/public-consultation-future-billy-bishop-toronto-city-airport 

• Toronto City Councillors search:

https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/

• MP (Member of Parliament) search:

https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

• MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament) search:

https://www.ola.org/en/members/current

• Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature & Toronto-Danforth MP: The Honourable Julie Dabrusin - Email: julie.dabrusin@parl.gc.ca

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Sources:

Bill 97

https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-97 

Freedom of Information Act

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-government-foi-disclosure-court-fight-9.7210887 

Greenbelt Scandal

https://l1nq.com/z1ruufg 

Healthcare Privatization Scandal

https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/doug-fords-destruction-of-public-healthcare-in-ontario/ 

https://ona.org/news/20250512-billions-nursing-agencies/ 

https://cupe.on.ca/five-years-into-ford-governments-privatization-of-hospital-services-longer-wait-times/ 

https://www.stopforprofithealthcare.ca/ 

Jet Scandal:

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2247685/yes-doug-ford-quebec-bought-private-jets-but-not-for-the-premiers-travels 

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In today’s Sidenote episode we take the ultimate test to find out… are we toxic? Specifically, are we toxically masculine? UGH!

We dive into 10 questions from a recent New Zealand Study that brought up some intense and important issues facing society, and ourselves! 

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In today’s episode, we get into another pop culture, gay ass conversation about Dr. Orna’s braid to Obsession (the movie) and everything in between, including Drake, 

Half Man, Bezos rocket explosion and more!

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On today's episode, we get into our biggest insecurity... going bald! We discuss the differences between male and female hair loss, Greg’s hair loss journey from topical treatments to snarky remarks, and we ask the question… are bald men hot?

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Episode Sources:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41431-022-01201-y

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-017-01490-8

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10358-1

https://www.nature.com/nature-index/topics/l4/androgenetic-alopecia-management-strategies

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-05973-0

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32645251/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0162309595001301?via%3Dihub

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7037739/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39969294/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41762869/

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c01780

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0067

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0066

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0049

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0026

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9298335/#jocd14537-bib-0025

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On today's episode, we get into cruise ships - the logistics of food and visitors, the specifics on disease spread on ships, the environmental risks for our oceans, port towns and finally, a reveal of which one of us had the time of their life on one.

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On today’s episode, we get into Greg’s hyperfixation... bird watching! We discuss his recent bird-watching trip to Point Pelee, the odd history around birding, the dos and don'ts of being a good birder, and why he loves it so much.

To join the 3rd Annual Spring Migration with AsapSCIENCE Birding Walk in Toronto's High Park on May 27, 2026, please visit https://highparknaturecentre.com/event/sp26-asapscience/

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We got caught in a lie. So today we are going to explain the ways we have lied, why Greg can't stop exaggerating and how to spot if someone is cheating. We will also relate it to Mitch's time on Big Brother and to Survivor 50 + The Traitors. These shows use lying and manipulation in unique ways so we will explain that today as well. This episode is all about the science of lying.

SOURCES:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7767987/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022096525001560?via%3Dihub

https://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp///

https://journalofcognition.org/articles/10.5334/joc.46

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/24/the-traitors-series-three-final-psychology-how-to-lie

https://people.eng.unimelb.edu.au/baileyj/papers/mafia-final.pdf

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Nipple sensitivity is a scientific mystery in many ways. There are few studies on it, but the the information that does exist is fascinating. It is more common in women, men and women can be both aroused or turned off by it and the physiology is extremely complicated. We disagree about how our nipples make us feel - so today this episode is all about ... NIPPLES!

https://labs.la.utexas.edu/mestonlab/files/2014/10/2006-Levin-Meston.pdf

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a19997840/sensitive-nipples/

https://books.google.ca/books?id=JHWHCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA587&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14681990600674674

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030100820900046X?via%3Dihub

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Buttholes may be the key to human evolution. It might sound insane, but the need for animals to evolve relied on us being a "tube" - what makes us a tube? Having a mouth and an anus. It turns out our buttholes are potentially an integral part of our ability to evolve consciousness? What is going on here?

Today we will explain the science of buttholes. We will explain how they work, some fascinating facts and also relate them to your life now - and how they evolved millions of years ago.

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WE ARE BACK! We took two months off as things were rough. We didn't THINK we were keeping you guessing about the podcast ending, but I guess we were. This week we are ADDRESSING THE RUMOURS, while talking about heated rivalry, the emergence of science and why we love brazil.

Check out our posting at asapscience.com/jobs - maybe you can help us out?

And SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!

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Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vaccines, why they are SO unbelievably important and fascinating - and of course as always ending with a rant about how we hate capitalism. If you have received a COVID vaccine - you likely got an immune boost that might actually help your body detect tumour cells. We explain it all today!

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Gooning, a term for someone who masturbates for extremely long periods of time. It has been growing in popularity since 2020, and may be a symptom of our time. There is actually a lot of science about what is going on, and it can be very detrimental to your brain. Today you will learn about "gooning" "goon fuel" "feeding" and the "goon state" that many people are trying to achieve.

Sit back, relax, and get ready to learn about this new internet phenomonen.

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David Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism, how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it.

This is an incredible conversation, that we were honoured to hear and we hope you enjoy it!

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Donald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen funding and taken away grants for scientists across America. This is a MUST listen podcast about the state of science in America. If he continues what he is doing, science will implode, medicine will implode, and hospitals will close - causing chaos. That could be his intention, but why?

Today we talk to Dr. Nikki Maphis about what is going on, her personal relationship to this story - as well as her fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease.

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Dr. Shelby Riskin is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Recently she was a part of a mind blowing discovery found in the soil underneath a newly developed Toronto park. Today we are going to talk about what was found, the history of wetlands, how they relate to the Climate Crisis and most importantly - how "Climate Optimism" may be the key to surviving the "Climate Crisis".

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To cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our reaction to "Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift. The Bad Bunny Superbowl halftime show (and how often Greg has cried to DtMF). Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau. Why "One Battle After Another" made us fight. The new Rosalia announcement. And the constant dragging of gay people on halloween!!!

Enjoy - back to science content next week

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Science is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper mills, doctors being replaced by CaBot, ChatGPT stealing from science fields and flooding articles. So what is going to happen? Today we are going to explain why science is slowly being ruined by AI and what you can do to help - the first thing you need to understand is WHAT it is doing.

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND PLEASE SHARE!

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The science of concerts, why are they so popular right now? Why they decrease stress, anxiety and even depression. Wait, are concerts physiologically on par with religion. Why do concerts elicit states of memory loss, and why are they so stimulating! We will talk about the Bad Bunny residency, Lady Gaga in Toronto, Tate McRae, Lorde - and some of our favorite memories from Rosalia and why Greg is so inspired to create paintings about euphoria at concerts.

LET'S GOO!!!!!!

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Today we are recapping Love Island USA - while also explaining the science of jealousy, what love addiction is, how to deal with jealousy and why reality tv is so popular from a psychological perspective.

STUDYTIME: The Science of Love Island

WDWLTW:

• the best way to live to 100
• when did the word "homosexuality" come into existence?

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Is human consciousness real? Or is just a hallucination? Do animals have consciousness, and how does this all relate to spirituality? Today we bring the up to date science on consciousness, the history of how we got here? Why is it always so MINDBLOWING TO LEARN ABOUT - and we essentially both have panic attacks, lol LET'S GO!

STUDYTIME: Is human consciousness real?

WDWLTW:

• more fruits and vegetables = better sleep
• octopus on MDMA ecstasy and fun

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Are you Type A or Type B? This is a question you may have been asked - or you might think you are one over the other. The psychology of personality types is a huge deal online - and it can even inform the way you live your life. Today we explain all of the science and psychology about Type A vs. Type B and figure out if there is any validity at ALL to these claims.

STUDYTIME: Are you Type A or Type B and what does that mean?

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It is our annual pride episode where we update you are ON the QUEER SCIENCE. Why do gay people exist, why does having and older brother make you more likely to be gay, how bad is Grindr for your brain, what makes your semen taste good - AND MORE. HAVE FUN FOLKXXXXXXX

WDWLTW:

• new breakthrough in HIV medication
• why AI is ruining science

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Brain rot is real - and it is likely from us all scrolling our phones. Scrolling our phones leads to a change in our brain that can lead to impatience. Today we talk about the up to date science on attention span, phone use, impatience - and the best ways for us to get our attention spans back. And question - does everyone have ADHD?

WDWLTW:

• which country could survive without international trade?
• is all "priming research" debunked?

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New studies on pain and mental illness are blowing minds - because a lot of what works best is ... placebo? Today we are talking about the new research on placebo pills, how even imagining taking a pill helps and also how it relates the future of medicine. We even explain exactly HOW placebo pills work.

STUDYTIME: why imaginary pills are curing illness!

WDWLTW:

• is decaf coffee as effective as real coffee?
• when did birds ACTUALLY evolve?

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Erectile dysfunction is growing in men under the age of 40. To the point that researchers are calling it a "crisis in male sexuality". Cialis, Viagra, Blue Chew and other drugs are meant to help - but why is erectile dysfunction on the rise. Today we explain all the recent research and trends around impotence in men.

STUDYTIME: Why are men unable to maintain erections?

WDWLTW:

• should you have sex before bed?
• when did flowering plants evolve?

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There is actually a lot of difference between the left and right brain. Today we explain the science of brain hemispheric specialization - a fancy term for left brain vs. right brain science. There is a lot of myths in this neuroscience, but also some fascinating truths. It helps you to understand your concept of consciousness as well as how you perceive the world around you. We are obsessed with this science!

STUDYTIME: Are you left or right brained?

WDWLTW:

• the science of cuddling
• the difference between hearing and listening

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REGISTRATION FOR OUR BIRD WATCHING EVENT - May 22nd, 6-9 pm HIGH PARK: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/

Are we interested in older men? Why do we hate Taylor Swift? (I swear we don't) Why are we so vanilla and unaware of butt plugs.

IT IS A CALL IN EPISODE - so get ready y'all!

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