Continuing on with our suite on disability and accessibility, this episode explores new research exploring autism subtypes and their links to genetic markers. There are implications for people with disabilities and politics. Tell us what you think! Recommendations - Abraham: Visit Savannah, GA! https://visitsavannah.com/  - Shane: ONTABA (https://ontaba.org/) Holidays (11/12/2025): - Chicken Soup for the Soul Day - GIS Day - Happy Hour Day - International Pathology Day - National French Dip Day - National Pizza With Everything Day (Except Anchovies) - World Pneumonia Day - Dear Santa Letter Week - Geography Awareness Week - Home Care Aide Week - National Book Awards Week - International Week of Science and Peace Links:  -  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-025-02224-z -   https://www.princeton.edu/news/2025/07/09/major-autism-study-uncovers-biologically-distinct-subtypes-paving-way-precision - https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/genetics-dictionary/def/de-novo-mutation

Do you wake up after sleeping? Do you eat food when you are hungry? You might have ADHD! Not because of those things... those just mean you are human and alive. But, people are constantly posting about symptoms of ADHD that are not symptoms of ADHD. We'll break down a few examples.  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links:  - https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/adhd_toolkit/adhd19-assessment-table1.pdf - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350889#:~:text=Attention-deficit%2Fhyperactivity%20disorder%2C,being%20hyperactive%20and%20being%20impulsive. - https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/social-media-videos-often-share-misinformation-about-adhd/  - https://www.donefirst.com/blog/adhd-misinformation-and-social-media 

How do we start talking about disabiliity? First, we need to understand how people thinking about and appraoch disability. This episode kicks off a suite of episodes in which we will be discussing various issues in disability and accessibility. The models of disability are the different ways people have approached and treated disability and people with disabilities. We have a favorite. Recommendations - Abraham: Acacia Strain: You are Safe From God Here (https://youaresafefromgodhere.com/) - Shane: Writing and recording your own music  Holidays (11/5/2025) - American Football Day - Bank Transfer Day - Commercial TV Broadcast Day - Firewood Day - Guy Fawkes Day - International Stress Awareness Day - National Block It Out Day - National Donut Day - National Eating Healthy Day - National Gunpowder Day - National Love Your Red Hair Day - Play Monopoly Day - World Tsunami Awareness Day - Drowsy Driving Prevention Week - Give Wildlife a Brake Week - National Fig Week - National Medical Cannabis Week - Polar Bear Week Links and References:  - https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psychology-teacher-network/introductory-psychology/disability-models - https://subjectguides.lib.neu.edu/disability/models - https://participation.cbm.org/why/disability-participation/models-of-disability - https://www.unhcr.org/us/media/handout-2-models-disability - https://disabilityinpublichealth.org/1-1/ - https://cte.alliant.edu/conceptualizing-disability-three-models-of-disability/  - https://odpc.ucsf.edu/clinical/patient-centered-care/medical-and-social-models-of-disability  - https://enil.eu/conceptual-models-of-disability-throughout-history/  - Olkin, R. (2002). Could you hold the door for me? Including disability in diversity. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 8, 130-137.

The "Thin Blue Line" has a probable origin in military history. It has been employed as a symbol of law enforcement, but commoly applied in contrast to other social causes. We discuss the history of the Thin Blue Line, the origin of the modern flag with a blue stripe interpretation of this idea, criticisms of the Thin Blue Line, and enumerate the controvertial uses of this iconography... all within the scope of a single mini!  Join our ad-free subscription: https://www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.police1.com/police-history/articles/what-does-the-thin-blue-line-flag-mean-2J3500lyyaGueEo0/ - https://nationalpolice.org/that-thin-blue-line-what-does-it-really-mean/ - https://www.vedderholsters.com/news-articles/back-the-blue-history-and-symbolism-of-the-thin-blue-line/ - https://www.businessinsider.com/how-thin-blue-line-became-controversial-symbol-to-represent-police-2021-2 - https://www.themarshallproject.org/2020/06/08/the-short-fraught-history-of-the-thin-blue-line-american-flag 

Our final Halloween episode tackles a grizzly topic: Ritual Sacrifices. We explore some of the practices and reasons for sacfrifice throughout history. Note that there are somewhat graphic descriptions of some violent acts toward humans and animals. If you're going to sacrifice something, make it an inanimate effigy or other symbolic object. Happy Halloween 2025! Recommendations - Abraham: Novocaine: https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/novocaine - Shane: Nine Inch Nails - Tron:Ares OST (https://open.spotify.com/album/47pjW3XDPW99NShtkeewxl?si=4fV1oxzNTaaCMyDasdFkWw) Holidays (10/29/2025): - International Internet Day - Happy Early Halloween - National Cat Day - National Hermit Day - National Oatmeal Day - Read for the Record Day - World Psoriasis Day - World Stroke Day - Brain Tumor Awareness Week - Disarmament Week - International Magic Week - Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week - Winter Weather Preparedness Week - World Origami Days - Happy birthday to Winona Ryder, Ben Foster, Bob Ross and Gabrielle Union Links and references:  - https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-sacrifice - https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/ritual-sacrifice-0017159 - https://www.thecollector.com/human-sacrifice-throughout-history/ - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27042932/ - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-human-sacrifice-propped-up-the-social-order/ - https://www.science.org/content/article/human-sacrifice-may-have-helped-societies-become-more-complex  

There is a mysterious castle in Czechia with defensive structures pointed inward toward the caste. There are also stories of a hole in the ground of unknown depth with horror stories about attempts to explore it. We'll discuss the truth of Houska Castle.  Get ad free episodes: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Source:  https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/the-real-truth-behind-houska-castle/

Wearing a mask changes the way our social word interacts with us. This might mean access to rewards that we might not otherwise try to access, but the anonymity of a mask means doing so may be less likely to be met with punishment. Furthermore, our social environment affects our behavior. So, to answer the title: Yes kind of, but maybe not in the way you might think. Do you notice a difference in your behavior when you wear a mask? Let us know! Recommendations - Abraham: Is it Cake: Halloween (https://www.netflix.com/title/81927149) - Shane: Mickey’s Not So Spooky Halloween Party (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5060!3!593608699132!p!!g!!disney%20trick%20or%20treat!1553406632!60136156558&CMP=KNC-FY26_WDW_TRA_FLR_W365_HTK_MNSSHP_General%7CG%7C5261213.RR.AM.01.01%7CM3EHNCC%7CBR%7C593608699132&keyword_id=kwd-314468353137%7Cdc%7Cdisney%20trick%20or%20treat%7C593608699132%7Cp%7C5060:3%7C&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1553406632&gbraid=0AAAAAD_M-kbg9jCdxyq5FrgNAwHob6cpK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo63HBhCKARIsAHOHV_V0PneinWtYnLspJilv9P7_784jcvd2dzq-HM3jknkqsuYWHVMgMzwaAmUoEALw_wcB) Why is Shane's link URL so long? I know I can change it, but it is kind of funny to me that it is ridiculously long... Holidays (10/22/25): - Smart is Cool - Wombat day - National nut day - Make a dog’s day, day - National caps lock day - National coloring day - International stuttering awareness day - Leave a review day - Scar appreciation day - Chemistry week - Free Speech Week Links and References:  - https://www.thehorrordome.com/blogs/news/the-psychology-behind-halloween-masks-why-we-love-to-disguise-ourselves?srsltid=AfmBOoq9lYAWMiuPLp6WqM6IUe3mzzKiRqI8nuAuh_BYRp5Z0DJT3WE1 - https://studioforchange.com/how-halloween-can-help-us-understand-the-concept-of-masking/ - https://everydaypsych.com/unmasking-halloween-psychology/ - https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secrets - https://medium.com/@ashrules2016/why-do-we-wear-masks-the-deep-appeal-of-halloween-costumes-56033852703a - https://marciasirotamd.com/psychology-popular-culture/halloween-masks-unveils-secrets  - https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8hx6q5js  - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1976-20842-001 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/512839/  - https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/how-halloween-makes-kids-more-monstrous/382172/ 

Creepy pasta is/was a democratized way ot telling scary stories that are just on the edge of believability. They seem to have dissipated into various other formats over time. Yet, the brief story of creepy pastas is an interesting one and appropriate for the spooky season. What's your favorite creepy pasta? Join our member's club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.creepypasta.com/ - https://medium.com/@lukewhenderson/what-makes-a-creepypasta-4e5ac00897bf 

One of the most iconic and well-established horror stories in the world, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of literature. The talented director Guillermo del Toro will soon be releasing his vision of this story. So, in advance of his film, we discuss the author, how the story came to be, a brief synopsis of the plot, and some of the science behind the potential reality of such a thing. Tell us your favorite horror stories! Recommendations - Abraham: Warbreaker (book by Brandon Sanderson; https://www.brandonsanderson.com/blogs/blog/warbreaker-introduction) - Shane: The Long Walk (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10374610/) Holidays (10/15/2025): - Blind Americans Equality Day - BRA Day USA - Breast Health Day - Global Dignity Day - Global Handwashing Day - Hagfish Day - I Love Lucy Day - Love Your Body Day - National Cheese Curd Day - National Fossil Day - National Grouch Day - National Mushroom Day - National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day - National Pug Day - National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day - White Cane Safety Day - Bone Joint Health Action Week - Improve Your Home Office Week - Infection Control Week - Mediation Week - Pet Peeve Week - School Lunch Week - Teen Read Week Links and References:  - https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-science-behind-mary-shelleys-frankenstein/ - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6492819/ - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6174037/ - https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/archive/2016/01/headtransplants/ - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9805622/ - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780444632876000099 - https://daily.jstor.org/will-reanimating-dead-brains-inspire-the-next-frankenstein/ - https://askabiologist.asu.edu/frankenstein-physiology

We have a fascination with assigning meaning to various numbers. Actually, many cultures enjoy assigning meaning to numbers as well. In western traditions, we have a particularly special number that is the most evil: 666. We explore how this number came to be associated with the Devil and the why its not. But hey, I guess it is now.  Get ad-free episodes and help us be a show: Patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/666.htm - https://academic.oup.com/jts/article-abstract/69/1/309/4917823?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false - https://www.britannica.com/topic/number-of-the-beast - https://www.fusionglobal.org/connections/why-is-666-the-number-of-the-beast/?srsltid=AfmBOopwGFHFRt_D306RTVF_RBvOthZFzPAtxpg3Y6W3FlyOH2JY30sa - https://uscatholic.org/articles/202310/glad-you-asked-what-is-666-in-the-bible/ - https://medium.com/illuminations-mirror/this-symbolic-number-has-opposite-meanings-in-different-cultures-bdb891d04547 - https://www.britannica.com/topic/gematria - https://www.gematrix.org/?word=dondrumpf Don Drumpf = 666

Some spooky topics are geographically creepy. Arguably, the most famous scary geography is lovingly called The Bermuda Triangle. This portion of the world is credited with a supernatural ability to vanish airplanes and ships... out of the thousands that use this as a shipping route. We dig into the history that inspired the mythical lore attribute to this portion of ocean. Despite its infamy, insurance happily covers shipping vessels that traverse the curious Bermuda Triangle.  Recommendations: - Abraham: “Psych 3: This is Gus” (https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/psych-3-this-is-gus/4695aa38-6632-3b3f-aa14-9edf3b70d24a) - Shane: Atomic Rule - With Skull Crushing Force EP (https://open.spotify.com/album/6ybCbYsqHt3PT974rC6Mt4?si=QkBxu8MRRtOBMad1v6i3Og) Holidays (10/08/2025): - American Touch Tag Day - Bring your Teddy Bear to Work Day - Bullying Prevention Day - Dyslexia Day - Emergency Nurses Day - International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction - International Lesbian Day - International Top Spinning Day - Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day - National Children’s Day - National Fluffernutter Day - National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day - National Curves Day - National Pet Obesity Awareness Day - National Pierogi Day - Stem Cell Awareness Day - World Octopus Day - Active Aging Week - Animal Welfare Week - Cephalopod Awareness Week - Death Penalty Focus Week - Great Books Week - Mystery Series Week - Truffle Days in Croatia - World Space Week Links and References:  - https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/i-survived-a-trip-to-the-bermuda-triangle/ - https://www.history.com/articles/bermuda-triangle - https://travel.earth/what-is-the-bermuda-triangle-all-you-must-know/ - https://www.marinalife.com/articles/the-mystery-of-the-bermuda-triangle - https://www.gotobermuda.com/inspiration/article/legends-lore-bermuda-triangle - https://centerforinquiry.org/news/solving-the-mystery-of-the-bermuda-triangle-in-skeptical-inquirer/ - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/bermuda-triangle-mystery-solved-latest-theories-dr-karl-kruszelnicki-debunked-unexplained-disappearances-ships-planes-aeroplanes-vanish-conspiracy-lost-flight-19-alien-abduction-atlantis-methane-gas-vincent-gaddis-a7861731.html  - https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/unexplained-phenomena/10-unsolved-mysteries-that-have-been-solved.htm?s1sid=wqdp2epa7vz7u29d8v03h2hg&srch_tag=jqpeigono5nhpzyajtpkqf5577cv72bq#pt2 

This is our first Halloween mini of 2025! RIP is a well-wishing, a command, and an indication of your relationship to person or idea being bid farewell. We break down the history, meaning, and language functions of using RIP. Requiescat in Pace! Help us keep doing our thing! Patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://biblehub.com/q/what_does_'rest_in_peace'_(rip)_mean.htm#:~:text=Those%20contemplating%20life's%20meaning%20find,Conclusion - https://www.dictionary.com/e/pop-culture/rest-in-peace/ - https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/does-rest-in-peace-rip-have-a-christian-origin.html

Welcome to our annual month of creepy topics! We are kicking off this year's selection with an overview of various conceptuatlizations of Hell from the perspectives of different religions and denominations. How common is the idea of Hell and why do so many traditions embrace this idea? We are excited to get started! Recommendations - Abraham: Shrinking (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs)  - Shane: 28 Years Later (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10548174/) Holidays (10/01/25): - Happy spooky season, folks! - Balloons Around the World Day - CD Player Day - Homemade Cookies Day - International Coffee Day - International Day of Older Persons - International Music Day - International Raccoon Appreciation Day - Less Than Perfect Day - National Black Dog Day - National Book It Day - National Hair Day - National Pumpkin Seed Day - Pudding Season Begins - Vegan Baking Day - Willy Wonka Day - World Vegetarian Day - National Chimney Safety Week - National Drive Electric Week - National Fall Foliage Week - National Hispanic Heritage Weeks - Breast Cancer Awareness Month - AIDS Awareness Month - LGBT History Month - National Cookie Month Links and References:  - https://youtu.be/fNkyPFS5vTg?si=AzPnUdBeGBYG_WVB - https://foundations.vision.org/hell-origins-idea-626 - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/heaven-hell/  - https://www.faithonview.com/what-is-hell/  - https://bigthink.com/high-culture/brief-history-hell/  - https://doctorspaghetti.org/heaven-and-hell-the-pastafarian-view/ 

You have probably heard of white noise, but there are a variety of noise patterns that have been assigned a color. Some have proposed hypothetical benefits of these various sound patterns ranging from sleep or focus to mental health conditions. We take a scalpel and scientifically remove the fluff. Tell us what colored sounds you prefer! Links and References:  - https://www.edweek.org/leadership/brown-white-pink-what-different-colors-of-noise-mean-and-how-they-can-help-learning/2023/11#:~:text=What%20about%20other%20colors%20of,can%20do%2C%E2%80%9D%20Berlau%20said. - https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/colored-sleep-noise/#:~:text=What%20color%20noise%20is%20best,works%20best%20for%20you.%E2%80%8B  - https://www.bettersleep.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-colored-noise-exploring-the-sound-spectrum-in-colors - https://youtu.be/auCj6O9DRbs?si=DZxd5k4Hf5JwOX1O

In the last episode, we outlined several specific propaganda strategies. We conclude this discussion by explaining some ways we can attempt to combat propaganda. Although propaganda can be a tool for good, it is often used nefariously, and we are well served to protect ourselves against those who would manipulate us. Did we miss anything? Let us know! Recommendations - Abraham: Between the Buried and Me “The Blue Nowhere”- (https://www.betweentheburiedandme.com/) - Shane: Disney Food and Wine Festival (https://vegandisneyworld.com/2024/08/30/vegan-options-at-the-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/) Holidays (9/24/2025) - Punctuation Day - National Mofongo Day - Banned Websites Awareness Day - Festival of Latest Novelties - Gallbladder Good Health Day - Kiss Day - Lash Stylists Day - National Bluebird of Happiness Day - National Cherries Jubilee Day - National Horchata Day - National Women’s Health and Fitness Day - Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving - Banned Books Week - Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week - Deaf Dog Awareness Week - Fall Astronomy Week Links and References:  - https://disinformation-nation.org/how-propaganda-works/ - http://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691173429/how-propaganda-works?srsltid=AfmBOorUX3x7ZgsGZ1dyU_bt0OeTC-bnm_0maw2D3FZclD5sp65cJ4je - https://sjdm.org/presentations/2020-Poster-Heyman-Schrum-Cassandra-Psychology-of-Propaganda.pdf - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1938/05/the-psychology-of-propaganda/654999/ - https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.2044-8341.1941.tb00312.x - http://psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-propaganda/?srsltid=AfmBOor4m2MZ7Rs4pqmagvFEui02ZN14zWIcPI7XZQ-pB4D4665LhIK6 - https://www.verywellmind.com/how-does-propaganda-work-5224974 - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201702/the-con-propaganda - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881516 

Kinsugi is a Japanese tradition of repairing broken things rather than retiring them, and in doing so making them stronger. It has a nice metaphor for personal, social, and economic issues. We discuss the history, techniques, and metaphors of kinsugi.  Join our club: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://mymodernmet.com/kintsugi-kintsukuroi/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zabQFbChhGM&t=18s - https://kintsugi-shop.com/what-kintsugi-teaches-us/#:~:text=Kintsugi%2C%20the%20art%20of%20imperfection,not%20be%20hidden%20or%20shamed. - https://open.library.okstate.edu/introphilosophy/chapter/ship-of-theseus/#:~:text=The%20ship%20wherein%20Theseus%20and,it%20was%20not%20the%20same.  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pop-culture-mental-health/202403/what-kintsugi-can-teach-us-about-our-emotional-health - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/aging-wisdom/202108/brokenness-and-beauty-what-the-art-kintsugi-can-teach-us 

Propaganda is remarkably effective at influencing your behavior, even if you don't recognize that it is happening. Being aware of its strategies can help prevent you from falling victim as much. But no one is immune. Propaganda is one of the ways conspiracy theories are born, for those extremely gullible among us. This issue inspires some passionate soap-boxing... although there is a lot more of that in part 2. Enjoy! Recommendations - Abraham: Upload (season 4; https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Upload/0R12OTGH71AFFIJKW1R4WQT90V) - Shane: Wool by Hugh Howey (https://www.bookhampton.com/book/9780358447849)  Holidays (9/17/2025) - Citizenship Day - Constitution Day - International Country Music Day - National Apple Dumpling Day - National Monte Cristo Day - National Professional House Cleaners Day - National Rehabilitation Day - National School Backpack Awareness Day - National Table Shuffleboard Day - Times Up Day - VFW Ladies Auxiliary Day - World Patient Safety Day - Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week - Balance Awareness Week - Constitution Week - Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week - National Drive Electric Week Links and References:  - https://disinformation-nation.org/how-propaganda-works/ - http://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691173429/how-propaganda-works?srsltid=AfmBOorUX3x7ZgsGZ1dyU_bt0OeTC-bnm_0maw2D3FZclD5sp65cJ4je - https://sjdm.org/presentations/2020-Poster-Heyman-Schrum-Cassandra-Psychology-of-Propaganda.pdf - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1938/05/the-psychology-of-propaganda/654999/ - https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.2044-8341.1941.tb00312.x - http://psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-propaganda/?srsltid=AfmBOor4m2MZ7Rs4pqmagvFEui02ZN14zWIcPI7XZQ-pB4D4665LhIK6 - https://www.verywellmind.com/how-does-propaganda-work-5224974 - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201702/the-con-propaganda - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881516 

A lot. Unless you have face blindness, you can remember a lot of faces. Is this all in the brian? We do our best to explain the research behind our ability to recognize a very large number of faces.  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.science.org/content/article/average-person-can-recognize-5000-faces - https://zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/computer-models-mimic-brain-s-ease-telling-faces-apart - https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/oct/10/how-many-faces-average-person-recognises-5000

Once again, we have an idea that has mostly been bogged down in the septic tank of pseudoscience. There seems to be some therapeutic benefit to chiropractic care, but there's so much crap spread on top that it's difficult to find. We dig into the aspects of this that are worth saving vs throwing out.  Recommendations - Abraham: Drop (https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-movies/drop) - Shane: Strange Pictures by Uketsu (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/strange-pictures-uketsu?variant=42921568141346) Holidays (9/10/2025): - Blame it on the Large Hadron Collider Day - International Creepy Boston Dynamics Robotic Horse Day - International Makeup Day - National Hot Dog Day - Sew Be It - Swap Ideas Day - TV Dinner Day - World Suicide Prevention Day - Direct Support Professional Recognition Week - International Air Ambulance Week - Line Dance Week - Malnutrition Awareness Week - Minimally Invasive Surgery Week - National Assisted Living Week - National Biscuit and Gravy Week - National Suicide Prevention Week - National Waffle Week - Sobriety Checkpoint Week - Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week Links and References:  - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8915715/ - https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/chiropractic-adjustment/about/pac-20393513 - https://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924(07)00783-X/fulltext - https://ascentchiropractic.com/the-crazy-unadulterated-history-of-chiropractic-spinal-manipulation/ - https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/chiropractic-pediatrics-conference-features-anti-vaccination-ideology-as-usual/ - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8564978/ - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK91735/#:~:text=RESULTS%3A%20Twenty%20six%20fatalities%20were,have%20occurred%20after%20chiropractic%20manipulations. - https://www.healthline.com/health/is-chiropractic-pseudoscience - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4326543/ 

This is another exploration of bad idea history. At one point, humans got really into consuming and surrounding themselves with irradiated materials. This idea stands out because the origins can be traced back to a clear starting point and "logic." FYI: Don't consume or put yourself (or anyone else) near radium. We'll explain why. Become a member and support the show: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912414468002121 - https://www.arpansa.gov.au/understanding-radiation/what-is-radiation/ionising-radiation

Fast fashion is a business model that emphasizes extremely high volume, cheap clothing designed to only last a short amount of time. This strategy produces an staggering amount of waste, consumes mllions of tons of raw materials, and contributes more to climate change than all internatinal flights and maritime vessels combined. However, it also employs millions of people, boosts the economy, and provides affordable clothing around the world. We examine the human behaviors invovled and the forces that drive this endeavor. Recommendations - Abraham: The Faculty (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133751/) - Shane: Deftones - private music (https://open.spotify.com/album/1gmWnG5TeRj91Tdm2lpEvJ?si=O-TDMIOXTW-YwdA0xrYIlw) Holidays (9/3/2025): - Global Talent Acquisition Day - National Skyscraper Day - National Welsh Rarebit Day - Penny Press Day - International Enthusiasm Week - National Childhood Injury Prevention Week - National Nutrition Week - National Payroll Week - Play Days - Self-University Week - Hispanic Heritage Month - National Honey Month - National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month - National Suicide Prevention Month Links and References:  - https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-fast-fashion - https://earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/  - https://www.aup.edu/evolution-sustainable-fashion-timeline  - https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-fast-fashion  - https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/ho/closetmaid/  - https://www.thesustainablefashionforum.com/pages/the-psychology-of-fast-fashion-exploring-the-complex-emotions-fast-fashion-evokes-in-consumers 

We have very special relationships with our pets. We usually try to talk to them. Do they understand what we are saying? Do they know their names? We quickly explore what it means for our pets to "understand" us or to "know" their names. There are some things we know about this and some things we don't.  Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast Links and References:  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktIgM1qN4Lo - https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/can-dogs-understand-humans/ - https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/lifestyle/how-much-do-dogs-understand-humans/

One could argue there are two ways of aggregating knowledge: by guessing or by verifying information. The current system for verifying is by checking one another's work through peer review, a process by which experts first review the quality of the work submitted for publication and only allowing information through that is rigorous in its method or arguments. This is not without its flaws, however. Bias and blinding (or lack thereof) can prevent legitimate science from being disseminated or too eagerly publish bad science that is favorable to the reviewers. We explain the ins and outs of the peer review system and some ways it might improve.  Recommendations - Abraham: Sonora (board game: https://www.bluehighwaygames.com/sonora.html) - Shane: Radical Care Issue #1 (https://tr.ee/VdAMZ8pUZF) Holidays (8/27/2025): - Banana Lover’s Day - Just Because Day - Kiss Me Day - National Petroleum Day - National Pots de Creme Day - Slow Art Day - Tarzan Day - The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day - Tug of War Day - Willing to Lend a Hand Wednesday - World Rock Paper Scissors Day - Be Kind to Humankind Week - Brake Safety Week - Health Unit Coordinators Week - National Composites Week - National Safe at Home Week - Rabi ‘al Awwal - World Water Week Links and References:  - https://authorservices.wiley.com/Reviewers/journal-reviewers/what-is-peer-review/types-of-peer-review.html  - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11804526/ - https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.210681 - https://researchintegrityjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41073-020-00092-1 - https://publications.aap.org/hospitalpediatrics/article/12/11/e409/189689/Research-Methods-How-to-Perform-an-Effective-Peer?autologincheck=redirected - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/ - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5999550/