Lesson 67 - Why are we superstitious?

Lesson 67 - Why are we superstitious?

Unlucky 13, don't step on a crack, black cats, breaking mirrors...while we might claim to not be superstitious, it's amazing how prevalent they are in societies all over the world. Little things we do or say are often rooted in superstitions. What are common superstitions we might believe or even repeat ourselves? Where did our superstitions come from? What makes us want to believe they are true? All great questions we'll tackle in this week's lesson. It's never too late to learn about the world around you. This is part of our Quackery unit. Resources from this episode: Quiz about superstitions around the world 10 Common superstitions Which superstitions are Americans most likely to believe? 5 Popular superstitions in America today Why most airlines don't have a row 13 on their planes Bad Moon rising: the myth of the full Moon Myth debunked: Full moon does not increase incidence of psychological problems

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Lesson 94 - Final Lesson

Lesson 94 - Final Lesson

This is our last lesson, so Cheryl is asking Ryan as many questions as she can (listed below)! It's been fun learning together, but all good things must come to an end. It's never too late to learn ab...

1 Jan 20241h 11min

Lesson 93 - What is Astronomy?

Lesson 93 - What is Astronomy?

Ryan is super excited to talk all about Astronomy this week! This is our last lesson of the unit and there's a lot to cover. From what satellite's and probes actually do (besides take pictures) to our...

25 Des 202350min

Lesson 92 - What is Meteorology?

Lesson 92 - What is Meteorology?

What do meteorologist do beyond just predicting the weather for the news or apps on our phones? And why do we call it "meteor-ology" when it's not about meteors from space? Learn more about what exact...

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Lesson 91 - What is Geology?

Lesson 91 - What is Geology?

Do you remember the Rock Cycle? What are crystals and where do they come from? What exactly do geologists do other than study rocks? From dinosaurs to volcanoes, Cheryl learns a lot about geology and ...

11 Des 202336min

Lesson 90 - What is Physics?

Lesson 90 - What is Physics?

Physics may be the most fundamental science, but sometimes it can be intimidating. What's it's purpose? What does it endeavor to understand? And what does it have to do with Yoda and time zones? Learn...

4 Des 202333min

Lesson 89 - What is Chemistry?

Lesson 89 - What is Chemistry?

What is the Periodic Table and why is it shaped the way it is? What's the difference between an atom and an element? And, most importantly, how is Chemistry like makeup? These and more questions all g...

27 Nov 202339min

Lesson 88 - What is Biology?

Lesson 88 - What is Biology?

Ryan's "first love" science, this week he and Cheryl learn what exactly the study of Biology is. How is it organized, what do biologists actually study, and what's the best mnemonic to remember the le...

20 Nov 202338min

Lesson 87 - What is science?

Lesson 87 - What is science?

We're starting a new unit, which will also be our last unit: What is Science! We're starting with an overview of what science is and what science isn't and how to know the difference. Cheryl shares he...

13 Nov 202335min

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