Impractical Info

Sona Kerim

Ever wanted to impress or bore people at a party or work event? I can help. A podcast that is full of all the impractical information that enters my brain on a regular basis.

  1. 06/02/2023

    E.16 Phrenology-ology-ology

    If you're into medical history, then this episode is for you. Phrenology is now considered a pseudo-science, but at one point in history was VERY influential. Find out about this lumpy-skull practice! Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrenology#:~:text=Phrenology%20is%20a%20process%20that,exist%20in%20other%20animal%20species https://www.britannica.com/topic/phrenology https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/facing-a-bumpy-history-144497373/

  2. 05/04/2023

    E.15 Henry the 8th loved love

    Bored of the surface-level convos you're surrounded by? Learn all about Henry the 8th's love life and bore those people right back! Also find out how his last wife survived. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-VIII-king-of-England https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/henry-viii https://www.royal.uk/henry-viii https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur,_Prince_of_Wales

  3. 04/27/2023

    E.14 Hugo Boss was a nazi

    That's right! Well-known clothing brand Hugo Boss has roots in the nazi regime. Next time you're at a bar and someone starts small talk, this is a great one to bring up.  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Boss_(businessman) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15008682 https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/hugo-boss-and-the-nazis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wehrmacht

  4. 04/20/2023

    E.13 You might be in a cult

    You also might not be! There is an easy way to find out, and that's to dive into a cult checklist. Learn about the differences between religions or cults...or maybe you'll find out they're more similar than you thought.  Share your thoughts in the comments, or have your impractical info featured on a future episode! impracticalinfopod@gmail.com Sources: https://cultrecovery101.com/cult-recovery-readings/checklist-of-cult-characteristics/ https://drsteveeichel.com/about-cults https://janjalalich.com/help/characteristics-associated-with-cults/

  5. 04/13/2023

    E.12 Hula hoopla

    The history of the hula hoop, as best as I could find it. This is definitely a topic that you can bring up in any social situation, even when your new friend's kid is staring at you in amazement and you're unsure how to make it stop.  Sources: https://www.museumofplay.org/toys/hula-hoop/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hula_hoop#:~:text=The%20modern%20hula%20hoop%20was,company%20and%20became%20a%20fad. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hula-hoop-patented

  6. 04/06/2023

    E.11 Identity of Indiscernibles

    Making friends is hard, and it's probably even tougher when small talk is impossible. Try talking about complex philosophies instead. Identity of Indiscernibles is all about determining how to identify 2 identical objects...like...how?! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_of_indiscernibles#:~:text=The%20identity%20of%20indiscernibles%20is,by%20y%20and%20vice%20versa. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/identity-indiscernible/

  7. 03/30/2023

    E.10 Incels are lame

    Learn all the icky truths about the incel online community. Incel means "involuntary celibate," but of course, it's not their fault! ...riiighhhttttt. Share your thoughts in the comments or email me some ideas you have for future episodes at impracticalinfopod@gmail.com Sources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incel https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/incels-involuntary-celibates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incel https://incels.wiki/w/Main_Page

  8. 03/23/2023

    E.9 Dante's got a lot of hell circles

    Dante's 9 circles of hell, in a nutshell! Have a listen and decide which one you're likely going to end up in because, from the sounds of it, we're all headed down south.  Share your thoughts in the comments or email me some ideas you have for future episodes at impracticalinfopod@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferno_(Dante) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/a-visitors-guide-to-dantes-nine-circles-of-hell/ https://polygyan.medium.com/dantes-9-circles-of-hell-inferno-c1ecd922539a https://www.thoughtco.com/dantes-9-circles-of-hell-741539

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  • Creator
    Sona Kerim
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
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