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Rumor Flies Educated Mess Network
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Rumor Flies discusses the origins, evolution, and veracity of all your favorite rumors, myths, and misconceptions.
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1010 - GMO's
For the 100th official episode of Rumor Flies, we return to where it all began: GMO’s! We explore the history, rumors, controversies, and benefits of genetically modified organisms. Thank you all for listening to the season 10 finale - we look forward to season 11!
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Sources
https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/science-and-history-gmos-and-other-food-modification-processes
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/from-corgis-to-corn-a-brief-look-at-the-long-history-of-gmo-technology/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_organism
https://www.greenamerica.org/blog/gmo-timeline-history-genetically-modified-foods
https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe70s/crops_10.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversies
https://www.agdaily.com/crops/top-gmo-myths-truth-information-youre-fed/
https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/10-myths-about-gmos/
https://www.agdaily.com/crops/top-gmo-myths-truth-information-youre-fed/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversies
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/how-to-make-a-gmo/
https://www.nature.com/articles/news.2010.242
https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/gmo-crops-animal-food-and-beyond
https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2015/01/learn-about-how-public-sector-scientists-saved-papaya/
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2014/768038/
https://www.aatf-africa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TELA-Project-FAQ.pdf
https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/10-myths-about-gmos/
https://ag.purdue.edu/GMOs/Pages/GMOsandInsects.aspx#:~:text=GM%20crops%20don't%20harm,protein%20that%20usually%20kills%20them.
https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/10-things-everyone-should-know-about-gmos-in-africa/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-people-oppose-gmos-even-though-science-says-they-are-safe/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/07388551.2013.823595?journalCode=ibty20
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0309133312457109
https://geneticliteracyproject.org/gmo-faq/does-monsanto-sue-farmers-who-save-patented-seeds-or-mistakenly-grow-gmos/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/gene-gun#:~:text=The%20principle%20of%20gene%20gun,high%2Dvoltage%20electronic%20discharge).
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/how-to-make-a-gmo/
https://mostlyscience.com/2019/03/arguments-for-and-against-gmo-patents/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zx6g87h/revision/2#:~:text=GM%20insulin,for%20insulin%20inserted%20into%20them.
https://ccr.ucdavis.edu/biotechnology/starlink-corn-what-happened#:~:text=The%20controversy%20began%20when%20traces,only%20approved%20for%20animal%20feed.
https://gutpathogens.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13099-020-00370-9#:~:text=Horizontal%20Gene%20Transfer%20(HGT)%20is,insights%20into%20understanding%20the%20microbiota.
https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/genetically-modified-organisms-gmos-transgenic-crops-and-732/
https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2013/10/08/with-2000-global-studies-confirming-safety-gm-foods-among-most-analyzed-subject-in-science/#:~:text=When%20merged%2C%20there%20should%20be,studied%20scientific%20subjects%20in%20history.
https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2016/05/06/no-robyn-obrien-trace-toxins-food-gmos-not-causing-allergies/
https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt0106-2.epdf?referrer_access_token=CLk4PbhMOPT_drWC_8TgLdRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0MlU_9QTCA7YxprjqKtposx8k3NGlldxV83eS7pRFTz6Ep48b8LWM7hkwZI_wbrJw8p-awK9Gn1pws-F42KmToXSUk6qd -
Bonus: The Mandela Effect ft. Jake Rocktansky of QAA
Bonus episode! Jake Rockatansy of QAnon Anonymous joins us again for a little extra exploration of The Mandela Effect, which we explored last episode. Enjoy!
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Sources
History of the concept of “Mandela Effect”
https://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/matt.davis/cmabridge/
https://now.tufts.edu/articles/meaningful-assumptions
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/i-developed-what-appears-to-be-a-ph/
Berenstain bears
https://heavy.com/news/2016/08/berenstein-bears-proof-reddit-prove-mandela-effect-vhs-photo-berenstain-evidence-pictures/
https://www.metabunk.org/threads/berenstain-vhs-says-berenstein.7822/
Shazaam starring Sinbad
https://mandelaeffect.fandom.com/wiki/Sinbad%27s_Shazaam
https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/2016/12/movie-doesn-t-exist-and-redditors-who-think-it-does
https://ew.com/movies/2016/12/23/sinbad-genie-movie-shazaam/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD0rchvuoMU&t=3s
Monopoly Monocle
https://www.monopolyland.com/monopoly-man-monocle/
https://www.facebook.com/monopoly/posts/im-not-above-accessorizing-with-my-mighty-monocle/10153545232881517/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5rmaNlpxVk
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112281/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm
Risky Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2UVsyVLLcE
Curious George Tail
https://www.reference.com/world-view/curious-george-tail-6f3180fea18b68ec
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2016/09/30/curious-george-turns-75-but-is-he-a-monkey-or-an-ape/?sh=4078334e17d3 -
1009 - The Mandela Effect: We did it, Reddit!
What happened to Shazaam? Berenstain or Berenstein? Does Rich Uncle Pennybags sport a monocle? Come explore the power - and faults - of collective memory with Rumor Flies!
Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!
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Sources
History of the concept of “Mandela Effect”
https://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/matt.davis/cmabridge/
https://now.tufts.edu/articles/meaningful-assumptions
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/i-developed-what-appears-to-be-a-ph/
Berenstain bears
https://heavy.com/news/2016/08/berenstein-bears-proof-reddit-prove-mandela-effect-vhs-photo-berenstain-evidence-pictures/
https://www.metabunk.org/threads/berenstain-vhs-says-berenstein.7822/
Shazaam starring Sinbad
https://mandelaeffect.fandom.com/wiki/Sinbad%27s_Shazaam
https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/2016/12/movie-doesn-t-exist-and-redditors-who-think-it-does
https://ew.com/movies/2016/12/23/sinbad-genie-movie-shazaam/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD0rchvuoMU&t=3s
Monopoly Monocle
https://www.monopolyland.com/monopoly-man-monocle/
https://www.facebook.com/monopoly/posts/im-not-above-accessorizing-with-my-mighty-monocle/10153545232881517/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5rmaNlpxVk
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112281/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm
Risky Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2UVsyVLLcE
Curious George Tail
https://www.reference.com/world-view/curious-george-tail-6f3180fea18b68ec
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2016/09/30/curious-george-turns-75-but-is-he-a-monkey-or-an-ape/?sh=4078334e17d3 -
1008 - Detox: Don't Flush
Should you do that juice cleanse? Are there supplements that can help your liver and colon along? What exactly ARE toxins? Find out these answers and more on this tasty after-dinner digestif of Rumor Flies!
*We are not doctors. Please consult a medical professional for all matters pertaining to your health.
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Sources:
Liver Detoxes
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/detoxing-your-liver-fact-versus-fiction
https://www.insider.com/detox-diet-liver-detoxification-cleanse-doesnt-work-2019-1
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/alcoholinduced-liver-disease
Juice AKA “Master” Cleanses
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-detox-diets-juice-cleanses-dont-work-2015-1
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18595886
https://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/lemonade-master-cleanse-diet
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-dubious-practice-of-detox
https://www.eonline.com/news/828118/beyonce-s-lemonade-diet-the-dark-side-of-the-master-cleanse
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelin
https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/83/2/211/4649849
Colon Cleanses
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/colon-cleansing/faq-20058435
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/colon-cleansing-is-it-safe/amp/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hydrotherapy-of-the-colon#supposed-benefits -
1007 - Weather Myths: Hurricane Formation and Prep
What is the “eye” of the storm? Does a hurricane have a more dangerous side? Does running tape along your windows secure them against these powerful forces of nature? Find out these answers and more on this gusty episode of Rumor Flies!
*We are not meteorologists though Josh would probably be good one
We have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!
Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!
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Sources:
https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/10-pieces-of-disaster-safety-advice-you-should-ignore.htm
https://www.fox13news.com/weather/shattering-a-myth-dont-tape-your-windows-before-a-hurricane
https://www.youtube.com/user/HurricaneTape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI2ajfzSR3o
https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd-faq/
https://www.sunherald.com/news/weather-news/article245177605.html
https://www.unidata.ucar.edu/data/NGCS/lobjects/chp/structure/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-1600_Atlantic_hurricane_seasons#cite_note-Urquhart2009-5
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Paleoecological-record-of-hurricane-disturbance-and-Urquhart/3d1537096b362003c8c8edc910bbc3f4cc8db899#paper-header
https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/hurricane-preparedness-apartment-dwellers
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/hazards.php
https://www.theweatherprediction.com/habyhints3/749/#:~:text=Going%20up%20in%20altitude%2C%20the,cold%20air%20increases%20with%20height.&text=The%20influence%20of%20this%20friction,is%20due%20to%20air%20density -
1006 - Massive Widespread Panic Attack
Did the Pokémon cartoon trigger widespread epileptic seizures? Did coca-cola poison dozens of children in Belgium? Why did over a dozen teenagers spontaneously experience tourettes-like symptoms in New York? Join us as we explore incidents of “mass sociogenic illness” on another special episode of Rumor Flies!
*We are not doctors/licensed medical professionals
We have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!
Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!
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Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/1999/jul/06/healthandwellbeing.health
https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/155/2/140/108003
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691502001357
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12176091/
https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1997/december
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon:_Indigo_League
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denn%C5%8D_Senshi_Porygon
https://www.vice.com/en/article/59mnax/did-pokemon-actually-give-kids-seizures-in-the-90s
http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9712/17/video.seizures.update/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_episodes_removed_from_rotation
https://web.archive.org/web/20051107010228/http://angkor.com/cityrain/pokemon.shtml
https://www.npr.org/2012/03/10/148372536/the-curious-case-of-teen-tics-in-le-roy-n-y
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/magazine/teenage-girls-twitching-le-roy.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_hysteria_cases
https://theweek.com/articles/477146/conversion-disorder-epidemic-spread-by-sight
https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/01/mass-hysteria-in-upstate-new-york-why-lori-brownell-and-13-other-teenage-girls-are-showing-tourettes-like-symptoms.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3536509/
Customer Reviews
Good job
Very good podcast. Very interesting. Good setup. Good job josh and Greg.
Thoroughly Entertaining and Informative
These guys are amazing. Their topics are very interesting and they smack some truth into some beliefs that I've been fed all my life. I downloaded all episodes a couple weeks ago and flew through all of them. You can tell that they have known each other for a very long time, and they just seem so natural and genuine when speaking with eachother.
Josh's laugh is absolutley contagious, and gets me every time! They have great taste in music as well, and have introduced me to some fantastic bands that I never would have heard of otherwise.
Keep following this path guys. You are all wonderful!
So much fun!
Great fun with the hosts! Fells like you're right there with them. More than once each episode I've laughed out loud.