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Get ready to have your spine tingling and your hairs standing on end with the Daily Paranormal Podcast hosted by Tony Brueski. This show is no joke - it's packed with real-life horror stories of ghosts, demons, haunted houses, possessions, shadow people, and all things supernatural that will leave you quivering with fear. Our listeners can't get enough of our bone-chilling tales, describing them as the "best ghost story podcast out there." Don't expect the same old cliché zombies, vampires, witches, and werewolves here - we go way beyond that to deliver a solid, spooky experience that even ...

A book with applications to everything from which way we walk to work to choosing where our kids should go to school, Good Nature brings the latest scientific research into our homes and workplaces. It shows how nature can help reduce the costs of healthcare and how, by bringing nature into our towns and cities, we can create a better, happier and healthier environment for all.

“50 Things to Know about Birds in Kansas,” by Rachel McBride offers an easy and simple approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach.

>When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them. In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed he became a part of their family. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him about life, loyalty, and freedom.

Of all the things humans rely on plants for - sustenance, beauty, medicine, fragrance, flavor, fiber - surely the most curious is our use of them to change consciousness: to stimulate or calm, fiddle with or completely alter, the qualities of our mental experience. Take coffee and tea: People around the world rely on caffeine to sharpen their minds. But we do not usually think of caffeine as a drug, or our daily use as an addiction, because it is legal and socially acceptable.

Across the world, invasive species pose a danger to ecosystems. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity ranks them as a major threat to biodiversity on par with habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. Tackling this isn't easy, and no one knows this better than Hugh Warwick, a conservationist who loathes the idea of killing, harming, or even eating animals. Yet as an ecologist, he is acutely aware of the need, at times, to kill invasive species whose presence harms the wider environment.

Earth evolves. From first atom to molecule, mineral to magma, granite crust to single cell to verdant living landscape, ours is a planet constantly in flux. In this radical new approach to Earth’s biography, senior Carnegie Institution researcher and national best-selling author Robert M. Hazen reveals how the co-evolution of the geosphere and biosphere - of rocks and living matter - has shaped our planet into the only one of its kind in the Solar System, if not the entire cosmos.

Welcome to the Mind Theory Podcast, where we explore the fascinating truths and misconceptions about the human brain. In this episode, we debunk the long-standing myth that brain size directly determines intelligence. How much does size actually matter? Science has the answers. Drawing on findings from the largest brain study ever conducted using data from the UK Biobank, we’ll discuss: The small but significant correlation between brain size and cognitive performance—and why it accounts for only 2% of variability in intelligence.The impact of other factors, such as age, height, and ...

What happens when Santa’s sleigh crash-lands in the middle of a snowy forest on Christmas Eve? In this heartwarming holiday episode, we bring you the magical and unexpected story of Santa and the Sasquatch who team up to save Christmas. With the clock ticking and the fate of Christmas hanging by a thread, Santa finds help in the most unlikely of places—a towering, mysterious figure of legend with a surprising knack for spreading holiday cheer. Together, they face incredible odds, from blinding snowstorms to mischievous woodland creatures, proving that the spirit of the season can shine ...

This is a Real Ghost Stories Online Best of 2024 episode. We'll kick off 2025 with new episodes! Carol and Cathy dive into some chilling and emotional encounters, starting with a truly unique paranormal sighting— a glowing, green skeleton pacing the hallways. It's a tale of fear, courage, and unexplainable phenomena that leaves us wondering: is it possible to see something like this in the real world, or was it just a vivid dream? Later, we hear a heart-wrenching story of a young girl who experiences a visit from her recently passed grandmother. After discovering her grandmother's sudden ...

Darshan an Heiligabend aus Coimbatore Originalvideo english : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdpyRxQsA7I ********* Nimm Sadhguru ist ein Yogi, Mystiker, Visionär, Bestsellerautor und Dichter, der zu den 50 einflussreichsten Menschen Indiens zählt. Seine absolute Klarheit der Wahrnehmung verschafft ihm einen einzigartigen Platz, nicht nur im spirituellen Bereich, sondern auch in der Wirtschaft, im Umweltschutz und auf internationaler Ebene und öffnet eine neue Tür für alles, was er berührt. ☀️ Inner Engineering ist ein kraftvolles Werkzeug, das Dich befähigt, Wohlbefinden in...

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic history of Point Sur Lighthouse, a steadfast sentinel on California's treacherous Big Sur coast. We'll explore its origins, the tragic shipwrecks that occurred in its shadow, and the eerie tales that have emerged over the years. Join us as we delve into firsthand accounts of ghostly apparitions, mysterious voices, and the theories that attempt to explain these phenomena. Is Point Sur Lighthouse a beacon for lost souls, or do natural explanations lie beneath the surface? Tune in to uncover the truth behind this coastal enigma.

VIJAY TV - அத்தனைக்கும் ஆசைப்படு - பாகம் 6 "காசிக்குப் போனா திரும்ப முடியாதா? இதில் தற்போதைய காலச் சூழலில் இது பொருந்துமா?" சத்குருவிடம் கேட்டபோது, கிடைத்த யதார்த்த பதிலும், காசியில் உள்ள கோவில்களின் எண்ணிக்கை குறித்தும் அதன் ...

Send us a textIn this festive episode of Wildly Curious, Laura sits down with food scientist Sarah Oster to explore the science behind staying safe in the kitchen during the holidays. From understanding the microbial risks of your favorite dishes to food safety tips that can prevent holiday disasters, Sarah shares insights from her 10+ years in food science. Learn about the surprising truths of food contamination, the "danger zone," and why cross-contamination is a bigger issue than you think. Whether you’re hosting a feast or simply reheating leftovers, this episode is packed with practical...

In this episode, we return to one of our most cherished stories: “The Serviceberry,” by Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer. Exploring how we can move away from an economy of scarcity to one rooted in relationship and gratitude, she draws our attention to the gift economies flourishing all around us to affirm that it is entirely within our power to create webs of interdependence outside the market economy. When we find the courage to honor the gifts given by the living world, the outcome, she says, is not only material, but spiritual. Read the essay. Read the transcript for “...

One of the most "Christmas Ghost Story" ghost stories for Christmas that I've ever come across. Smee tells of a night of holiday revelry turned chilling and mysterious by the appearance of an unexpected attendee at the festivities.You can read along with the ebook by purchasing it here. (affiliate Link)Read more about A. M. Burrage if you like. (Wikipedia)Art for this episode is by one of my progeny. -BBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.

We know which healthy choices we need to make to improve our diet and health but it can seem so daunting in the moment. In today’s episode Ken is joined by pharmacist turned wellness content creator, Mona Vand to tackle exactly that. Sometimes it doesn’t feel convenient to eat healthy or find healthy options when you need something quick but Mona helps reframe how to approach food prep and what to look for. If you travel as frequently as Ken and Mona, eating healthy can be very tricky. Mona provides some great tips to improve your energy and how to eat healthy and move your body while on ...

Recorded on December 15, 2024, at the dogtrot under the glow of December's full Cold Moon, this is the sound of warm southern winds weaving melodies through the loblolly pines, accompanied by the soft chorus of tree crickets stirred by the unseasonably warm temperature. A soothing example of green noise, this delicate recording is best savored in a quiet setting to fully appreciate its subtle beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this classic holiday episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history and invention of the eggnog, how it became such an iconic holiday beverage and some curious historic goblets associated with the consumption of this rich, milky draught. (originally published 12/15/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesmal haben wir ein kleines Weihnachtsspecial für euch vorbereitet. Wir erzählen euch etwas über kuriose und gefährliche Geschenke, den wahrscheinlich teuersten Weihnachtsgruß der Geschichte und wir schauen uns mal an, mit welchen physikalischen Problemen der Weihnachtsmann zu kämpfen hat....