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What do cantaloupes, toasters and band shirts have in common? Find out in this week's episode on organizing.We have a special guest, Christie from This is Home helping us with tips and tricks for all your organizational needs!See her site here: https://thisishomeinteriors.ca/ Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsAnd you can watch this episode with your EYES, here on youtube: https://youtu.be/sLywgWqSoww Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we discuss something apparently one in five of us has done, had an Affair.We learn about Amy Winehouse, 14th century love squares and why people cheat.Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsAnd you can watch this episode with your EYES, here on youtube: https://youtu.be/Xtd7ETsTuiESources:Stuff you Missed in History Class - Sir Roger Mortimer: Who was the Greatest TraitorNoble Blood Podcast - Ep 38 - Piers Gaveston, the King's Favourite​​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_II_of_Englandhttps://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/lgbtq-history/piers-gaveston-hugh-despenser-and-the-downfall-of-edward-ii/#:~:text=In%201300%2C%20when%20Edward%20was,Gaveston%20was%20banished%20to%20France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONIf you'd like to hear the full episode, please join our Patreon for as little of $2 USD/monthhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsWe're starting a new series, this time on summer movies! All the nostalgia, all the shenanigans and lots and lots of sun!This month we've rewatched a film from our childhoods, Camp Nowhere (1994). See Christopher Lloyd, Jonathan Jackson and Andrew Keegan create their own summer camp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing like fresh picked fruit! Except us talking about it...?We learn about Banana Republics, Peaches and reeping what we sow.Watch the video portion of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/3bOi3IAvR9AJoin our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsSources:Drunk History - S03x03 New Orleanshttps://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2018/10/sam-the-banana-man/https://history.wsu.edu/rci/sample-research-project/https://allthatsinteresting.com/banana-warshttps://iu.pressbooks.pub/perspectives2/chapter/ubiquitous-banana-dictatorship-in-guatemala/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We taste wine today, as EVERYONE is doing it. We talk about the experience of going wine touring, how we are influenced in not just choosing the wine but what you're tasting.We also discuss tests, Sandra Oh and Merlot.Watch the video portion of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/3bOi3IAvR9AJoin our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZjUS5IYy0Ahttps://vinepair.com/articles/history-court-master-sommeliers/https://vinepair.com/articles/brahm-callahan-master-sommelier/https://www.letitwine.com/en/article/history-of-the-word-sommelier/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have reached our 100th episode, so we are discussing centennials.We learn all about two dinners, elevator guvnor's, alien bugs and things with holes.We're also now available in vision! See us here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC--0556tA7kmdTQLSO5TBzQJoin our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsSources:https://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/05/10/centennial-exhibition-history/https://americasbesthistory.com/wfphiladelphia1876.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Philadelphia-Centennial-Expositionhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/25483/party-its-1876-12-items-centennial-expositionhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Statue_of_Liberty_Arm%2C_1876%2C_Phildadelphis_Centennial_Exposition_BW.jpghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjXmTvBxGA4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after our little break and apparently we could NOT stop talking. So warning this is a long one. Also TRIGGER WARNING for DV and SV.Brittany takes us into her new obsession the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. Turns out celebrity trials have fascinated for a long time.We also discuss laundry basket escapes, if the glove doesn't fit and NASCARJoin our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsSources: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/09/inside-the-trial-of-actress-mary-astor-hollywoods-juiciest-sex-scandalhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/mary-astor-divorce-trial-1936https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=60000&year=1936You Must Remember This Podcast - Mary AstorThe Purple Diaries By Joseph Eganhttps://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/the-history/prohibition-potpourri/nascar-and-prohibition/https://www.nauticapedia.ca/Articles/Fleets_Rumrunners.php Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONIf you'd like to hear the full episode, please join our Patreon for as little of $2 USD/monthhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsFor the final holiday we are exploring in this series, Brittany tells us all about Spam Festival in Hawaii. We also learn the complex but tastiness of the lychee and devolve into discussions over Oprah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two former Catholic students and a public school girl walk into a bar...and we made this podcast. We talk "suffering" for Easter, walking in fancy hats and yelling about Mel Gibson.We also deep dive into Brittany's theatrical start, Lena's refusal to watch a film over two hours and Carla's deep protestant guilt. Also, The Slap, ferrets in hats and what is going on with Jim Caviezel.Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsSOURCES:https://www.bustle.com/p/the-weird-history-of-easter-traditions-50641https://www.mcny.org/story/easter-paradeSchmidt, Leigh Eric. “The Easter Parade: Piety, Fashion, and Display.” Religion and American Culture: A Journal of Interpretation, vol. 4, no. 2, [University of California Press, Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture], 1994, pp. 135–64, https://doi.org/10.2307/1123847https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2021/03/whats-deal-with-easter-and-fifth-avenue.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blasted_Church_Vineyardshttps://www.okanaganwines.ca/winery/blasted-church-vineyards#:~:text=Blasted%20Church%20is%20a%20small,sacrificed%20in%20this%20risky%20endeavourhttps://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/business_news/article_4f843ef6-c5f5-11e9-80fe-33be154a1571.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all fun and games, until someone pees on your tent. We explore the evolution of the music festival from our own origins to the FOMO festival fashion.We talk Kanye West, burning stuff and the festival that failed so badly, they made a documentary about it.Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsSOURCES:https://gallery.burningman.org/collections/Featured/?p=3 (Festival pics)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzyfCbubyykhttps://burningman.org/about/10-principles/https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/10/20/history-burning-man/https://dailyhistory.org/What_is_the_history_of_music_festivals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pranks, little jokey gags and a whole lot of unexpected screaming...hopefully followed by laughter. Yes it's April Fool's Day! We discuss the origins, flying, Frasier, Amaretto and the noon cutoff.Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsAnd Merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/lifeparingsSources:https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/mitchell_hedges/microscope.htmlhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/the-real-story-behind-aztec-crystal-skullshttps://www.history.com/topics/holidays/april-fools-dayhttps://nationalpost.com/entertainment/the-cost-of-cringe-does-just-for-laughs-gags-go-too-far Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you do your taxes because we sure haven't...hopefully this will remind us all as we explore why we hate taxes, what urine has to do with it and a rap song about tax changes.We also talk whiskey, the country of Lena and paying nurses and teachers more!Join our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://historyofyesterday.com/did-a-urine-tax-finance-the-colosseum-e3efc6411f41https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/emperor-vespasian-and-urine-tax-f78357256dehttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/160414-history-bad-taxes-tax-dayArmchair Expert with Dax Shepard - Chuck Palahniukhttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/thisisthat/too-many-hobbies-hip-hop-tax-hottest-xmas-gadget-snowsuit-fashion-week-1.3358522/cra-to-release-rap-album-explaining-changes-to-canadian-tax-code-1.3358537 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONIf you'd like to hear the full episode, please join our Patreon for as little of $2 USD/monthhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsThird in our series on foreign holidays, Lena tells us about the Holi Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is the most hallowed drinking day of them all, St Patrick's Day! Why do we celebrate? Why are rivers dyed green? Irish Bands? We attempt to answer some of your questions but really, its mostly just about the drinking.We talk ancestral tradition, snakes, Chicago, cider and U2.Also- Lena made us all a St. Patrick's Day Playlist! Find it here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dWBIFpw2kRsqjKedQJxqs?si=Nx4yNimPQAOyTegwsahXYgLike us? Want to hear more? Visit us on patreon for bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSourceshttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Patrickhttps://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-st-patricks-dayhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62220/what-do-they-use-dye-chicago-river-green-st-patricks-dayhttps://blockclubchicago.org/2021/03/13/surprise-chicagos-river-dyed-green-for-st-patricks-day-after-all/https://www.magnersusa.com/?age-verified=4a2eccecc8https://theculturetrip.com/europe/ireland/articles/a-brief-history-of-magners-irish-cider-also-known-as-bulmers/https://www.ciderculture.com/5-how-to-tips-for-properly-tasting-hard-cider/#:~:text=Don't%20drink%20ice%2Dcold%20cider.&text=The%20sweet%20spot%20for%20enjoying,You'll%20thank%20us%20later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all over our social media feeds, we've lost a few friends and family members to it. Coming in many guises, we explore the controversial world of multi-level marking. We try to understand short stock, tupperware parties and where trust gets you in sales.Want more of us? Check out our Patreon for bonus content https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/story-brownie-wise-ingenious-marketer-behind-tupperware-party-180968658/https://people.howstuffworks.com/tupperware2.htmhttps://www.food.com/recipe/8-ball-251279Braun, Ted (Director) 2017. Betting on Zero (Film), Zipper Brothers Films, Biltmore Films Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, it's ladies night and I'm coming up and I will survive on the love train...we're learning about how influential disco is on our music, culture, dancing and audio quality! We discuss dance clubs, Donna Summer and record burning.Want more of us? Check out our Patreon for bonus content https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://www.masterclass.com/articles/disco-history-and-influence#what-is-discohttps://www.capesymphony.org/blog-news/blog/218-where-did-disco-come-fromhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_MakossaYou're Wrong About - Disco Demolition Night - Aug 2020The Dollop - 169 - Disco Demolition Light https://www.blkgirlculture.com/blog-2/the-night-disco-died-the-racist-amp-homophobic-end-to-discohttps://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1783/slow-screwhttps://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/969/cocktails/slow-screw-family-of-cocktailshttps://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1277/cocktails/1970s-cocktails-and-disco-drinksThe Secret Disco Revolution (2012) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turtles, Jellyfish, Dolphins! We talk the controversial topic of Aquariums...good for humans, bad for animals.We also learn about Oceanariums, Euro pop and sibling non-communication. Aqua at Eurovision! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6aYJfGXfNcSources:https://www.britannica.com/science/aquariumhttps://marineland.net/our-history/#:~:text=Marineland%20opens%20as%20Marine%20Studios,in%20the%20motion%2Dpicture%20industry.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ReibUNBHUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4t32mZnK7whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBiGm0uY9Gwhttps://governorshouselibrary.wordpress.com/2021/05/25/marineland-where-movie-stars-and-marine-life-met/https://www.floridarambler.com/historic-florida-getaways/marineland-florida/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONIf you'd like to hear the full episode, please join our Patreon for as little of $2 USD/monthhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSecond in our series on foreign holidays, Brittany tells us about the Brazilian Carnival!We learn about it's Roman connection and how it has spread all over the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love the Olympics but being Canadian, the Winter Olympics is an obsession! We explore the mental abilities of the athletes, the truth behind the beloved film Cool Runnings and the American football connection to Gatorade.We also discuss social media controversies, Eddie the Eagle and bad teeth.Sources:https://olympics.com/en/featured-news/jamaican-bobsleigh-team-1988-winter-olympicshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/cool-runnings-inspired-by-original-jamaican-bobsled-teamhttps://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2020/10/06/fascinating-tale-gatorades-indy-beginnings/5873513002/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/19/elizabeth-swaney-snoabord-halfpipe-last-winter-olympics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debt, it's no fun but it turns out it's very emotional! And soooo much psychology! But let us help you forget debt for a little while with some laughter.We discuss Charles Dickenson, Frasier, lying and disco.Want to hear more? Visit out patreon to check out monthly bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/debtors-prisons-marhsalsea-london-why-created-when-abolished/https://www.aclu.org/issues/racial-justice/race-and-criminal-justice/debtors-prisonsDebt - Histories of the Unexpected Podcasthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldschl%C3%A4gerhttp://www.drinksecrets.com/ingredient/goldschlager/i1341c6https://www.alittlebithuman.com/goldschlager-myths-and-history-why-did-we-ever-start-drinking-gold/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we finally hear Brittany's cries to deep dive into her #1 love...CostcoWe discuss treasure hunting, George VI and trampolines. We also talk roman ghosts, Sears catalogue and Kids in the Hall.Support us here on our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources: Larson, Erik The Splendid and the Vilehttps://facts.net/costco-facts/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Costcohttps://www.history.com/news/toilet-paper-hygiene-ancient-rome-chinahttps://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/hoarding-toilet-paper-history-coronavirushttps://www.sbnation.com/2014/2/4/5377880/sochi-winter-olympics-2014-bathroom-toilets-poopin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the creepy crawlies that get into our homes and we deal (or just scream) with mice, rats, bedbugs, snakes and others! We also learn about The Odds, Hanoi Rat Debacle and phobias.Sources:https://www.victorpest.com/articles/historical-outbreaks-and-infestationshttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/hanoi-rat-massacre-1902https://www.britannica.com/place/Vietnam/The-conquest-of-Vietnam-by-Francehttps://bigrockbeer.com/beer/grasshopper/https://www.beermakesthree.com/2015/03/12/kristallweizen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season Two! We are mixing it up a bit with adding regular guest, Lena Newman, permanently to the show!This week we tip our vodka glasses to the great Betty White. We discuss Golden Girls, park rangers and limoncello.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Whitehttps://www.biography.com/actor/betty-whitehttps://www.biography.com/actor/betty-whiteIn Touch Magazine - Betty White 1922-2021 - A Life of Love and Laughter - Jan 17, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays to everyone! This week we talk the psychology heavy New Years Eve. How can one night a year have all the pressure, tradition and technical difficulties? We have amazing guest, Lena Newman, back to tell us about Scottish Hogmanay. As well, as new guest Andy Younger, who teaches us all about Y2K and its new future brother, hitting us in 2038. We also talk Dom Perignon, midnight kisses and grapes.Note: This episode was actually recorded in 2020 but we were unable to get it out in time (Carla was in the middle of moving province).Please join us on our patreon if you'd like bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:The Y2K - You're Wrong About https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGNiHV09BUhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38477036 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONIf you'd like to hear the full episode, please join our Patreon for as little of $2 USD/monthhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsThe last in our disaster series, Brittany explains the volcano that erupted for 85 DAYS! And we distastefully pair that with what the locals in Spain actually drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time again for us to review one of our favourite Christmas movies! This year it is Home Alone and we have guest, Lena Newman, back too! So get your large cheese pizza, wish your family away and join us for this 90s classic that still stands up today!We discuss Brittany Spears, heists, John Candy, Frasier and all the ins and outs of this "kids" film.Thank you so much to all our listeners and we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling a little hungover at your desk this holiday season? Likely from attending the Office Christmas Party! Brittany and Carla learn why it's always such a gong show, including expectations, entitlement, fights and LSD.We also learn rum balls are a lot more boozy than we thought and the three common locations for office Christmas parties...hint it's not your officeLike us? Want to support us? Join our beer league on Patreon for as little as $3 CAD per month and get bonus episodes monthly! https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/cia-remote-viewing/3https://www.sfweekly.com/news/operation-midnight-climax-how-the-cia-dosed-s-f-citizens-with-lsd/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/68269/when-office-christmas-parties-were-totally-insanehttps://www.theselfemployed.com/infographic-holiday-office-party-facts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the wonderful world of Christmas Markets! We prepared for it by pre-drinking a lot of mulled wine...so we were very excited during the episode!We learn about traditions, German markets, 2nd century cocktail and somehow Nazi's sneak in there for a bit. They tried to ruin Christmas Markets!We also digress into talk about the Baldwins, steins, Kurt Russel and Yuka Fluk.Join us for more content on our Patreon! www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://fiveminutehistory.com/a-brief-history-of-christmas-markets/https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/nov/29/a-brief-history-of-christmas-marketshttps://stpaulchristmasmarket.org/history/https://www.christkindlesmarkt.de/en/christmas-market/history-of-the-market/a-christmas-market-with-a-long-tradition-1.2375519https://www.history.com/news/the-nazis-war-on-christmashttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/08/14/the-creator-of-godwins-law-explains-why-some-nazi-comparisons-dont-break-his-famous-internet-rule/https://germangirlinamerica.com/history-of-german-christmas-markets/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Adventhttps://www.gurgl.in/10-interesting-facts-about-mulled-wine-you-should-know/https://www.vivino.com/wine-news/the-history-of-mulled-wine#:~:text=Mulled%20wine%20originated%20in%20the,the%20regions%20they%20traded%20with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you actually got a bug out bag and are you in anyway prepared for an emergency? Turns out Brittany is and Carla is not. We learn about the connection between negative thinking and food hording, how to survive a WW II bombing and what alcohol should be in your prep bag.Check out our Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:British WW II Posters - https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/these-posters-helped-britain-prepare-for-air-raids-in-the-second-world-warhttps://www.iwm.org.uk/history/what-to-do-during-an-air-raidhttps://www.iwm.org.uk/history/how-britain-prepared-for-air-raids-in-the-second-world-warhttps://morethanjustsurviving.com/alcohol-stockpile/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/68405/15-sweet-facts-about-kool-aidhttps://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/11/stop-saying-drink-the-kool-aid/264957/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many times have you heard someone compare their plate of nachos to Mount Everest? Or say they were so fit, they could climb it in two hours? Well, this week Brittany and Carla learn all about the INSANITY of Everest. The psychology of why people do it and then of why they sometimes don't make it back. The history of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, and the politics of finding their 100 year old camera. And Mountain Dew...it will not get you up a mountain but it's pretty tasty!We also talk the mudslide and flood of 2021, ego and cutting off your own toes.We also did a companion episode to this on our Patreon, discussing the 2014 avalanche. So join us here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairings Sources:https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everesthttps://whatsdifferentincanada.tumblr.com/post/57794514625/mountain-dewhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/caffeine-use-extended-despite-health-warnings-1.1029524https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-31509212https://malloryandirvine.com/2020/06/16/review-of-national-geographics-2019-search-for-andrew-irvine/https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/How-Dangerous-Is-Mount-Everest%E2%80%99s-Death-Zonehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_who_died_climbing_Mount_Everesthttps://www.climbing.com/news/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-everest-2021-edition/TV Show - Everest's Greatest MysteryThe Third Pole By Mark Synnott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONIf you'd like to hear the full episode, please joins our Patreon for as little of $2 USD/monthhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsContinuing on our Disaster Series, Carla covers the 2014 avalanche on Mount Everest. This is a companion episode to our regular podcast, where we cover Everest in general.Sources:https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everesthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awxtKYQ0Hi8https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/140418-everest-avalanche-sherpa-killed-mountainhttps://www.mountainiq.com/khumbu-icefall-avalanche-2014/https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-31509212https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Mount_Everest_ice_avalanche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're learning about the all encompassing nature of aging. It turns out age isn't just a number...it's THE number. We learn about opposite sex ages, Richard Osman, presidential candidate Leonard Jones, the OG cocktail and bathing in blood.Join us on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://hatch.kookscience.com/wiki/Endless_Life_SocietyPodcast - Noble Blood Ep 61- Darya Saltykova, Serial Killerhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PyZmAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BZANAAAAIBAJ&pg=4499,126554&hl=enhttps://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/11449016https://www.thirstynest.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-the-old-fashionedhttps://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/most-fabulous-places-to-drink-cosmos-in-new-york-cityhttps://vinepair.com/articles/old-fashioned-drink-guide-history/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we delve into the murky world of bargain buying. It's full of psychological tricks and we fall for it all the time. Plus, bad math, Pepsi, American Beer, Bath and Body Works and online transactions.Please check out our Patreon, monthly bonus episodes for just $3/month!! What a bargain https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:Pepsi commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdackF2H7QcHumble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World By Matt Parkerhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/1996-man-sues-pepsi-for-not-giving-him-a-harrier-jet/https://www.military.com/off-duty/how-pepsi-fought-lawsuit-over-harrier-jet-contest-prize.htmlhttps://thehustle.co/leonard-v-pepsi-harrier-jet-lawsuit/https://bc.thegrowler.ca/features/local-not-lucky-friends-dont-let-friends-drink-foreign-owned-macro-swill/https://www.businessinsider.com/groupon-from-the-ashes-of-a-dead-startup-to-a-billion-dollar-company-in-2-years-2011-6https://business.time.com/2010/04/06/the-history-of-coupons/https://thegoodstuff.coupons.com/fun-facts-about-coupons/https://www.groupon.com/deals/groupon-baby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsContinuing on our Disaster Series, Brittany tells Carla about the landslide/sinkhole disaster in Quebec. We then learn about mixing red wine with maple syrup and rye.Images:https://news.in-24.com/news/1821.htmlhttps://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/history-through-our-eyes/history-through-our-eyes-may-4-1971-mudslide-in-saint-jean-vianneySources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_xR83g2BIc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk Daylight Saving Time, it turns out we don't like it. We talk about circadian rhythm, World War I and II, grenadine and pet feeding times.Check us out for bonus episodes on our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/history.htmlhttps://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-daylight-saving-timehttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/daylight-saving-time-in-canadahttp://www.foodreference.com/html/fgrenadine.htmlhttps://loumessugo.com/what-is-grenadine/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special for Halloween we have amazing guest, comedian Victoria Banner back to teach us about The Mothman!We learn about conjunctivitis, cryptids, ultra-terrestrials, neck beards, Chicago and Malort.Check out Victoria's website here: https://vbcreates.ca/Join our patreon for bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/lifepairings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk Halloween Costumes! Why we wear them, where they came from and how it reflects our society. We also discuss Midnight Mass, Gaelic Harry Potter, Catholic school and drag queen influences.Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsSources:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_costume#:~:text=The%20wearing%20of%20costumes%20at,mark%20the%20beginning%20of%20winter. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326330 https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/why-bad-looks-good/201908/why-we-love-wear-costume https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/sexy-halloween-costume-history_ca_5db5ff07e4b05df62ec163c8/amp https://youtu.be/XKBE8iZ8hoIhttps://www.thefactshop.com/fashion-facts/halloween-costumes-historyhttps://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhainhttps://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween#:~:text=The%20tradition%20originated%20with%20the,of%20the%20traditions%20of%20Samhain.https://www.audacy.com/news/googles-list-of-most-popular-halloween-costumes-for-2020https://stylecaster.com/halloween-costume-trends-women/#slide-1https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/clothing-types-styles/halloween-costume-historyBaby Pope picture - https://people.com/politics/barack-michelle-obama-laugh-baby-popemobile-halloween-costume-throback-pic-pete-souza/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REDRUM! REDRUM!This week, continuing our spooky October theme, we explore the 1980's classic The Shining. Is it horror, is it a psychological thriller? Does someone actually live in little Danny's mouth? We delve into it all and more.Topics include Dissociative Identity Disorder, Stephen King, The Stanley Hotel, Dr. Phil and maybe slight overacting...?Please visit us at https://www.patreon.com/lifepairings for monthly bonus episodes!Sources:https://www.aaronbalick.com/news/the-shining-a-family-can-be-scary-enough/https://amuse.vice.com/en_us/article/mbd8gp/stanley-hotel-coloradohttps://nightlyspirits.com/stanley-hotel-ghost-stories/https://www.shortlist.com/news/a-night-in-the-most-terrifying-hotel-on-earthhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/triviahttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55893/25-things-you-might-not-know-about-shining Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/lifepairingsWe're onto a new series! This time, it's on disasters. Today's episode, we cover the Hillcrest Mine Disaster, one of the worst mine disasters in Canada.SOURCES:http://www.crowsnestheritage.ca/history/hillcrest/https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/hillcrest-canadas-forgotten-disasterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dput_Y18DPI - Disasters of the Century - 1x02 - Hillcrest Mine https://www.in2013dollars.com/Canada-inflationhttps://prism.ucalgary.ca/handle/1880/41291Dark Poutine E137 - The Hillcrest Mining Disaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our spooky month of episodes, Brittany and Carla learn about séances. We find out why we want to believe, debunking and cheese cloth apparitions. Topics include Derren Brown, the Fox sisters, Helen Duncan, Austin Texas and Ouija boards.Check out our Patreon here for monthly bonus episodes Sources: Podcast - Curious Characters - Helen Duncan “Talking to The Deadhttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Helen-Duncan-Scotlands-last-witch/https://www.thenational.scot/news/16209915.truth-uks-last-witch-helen-duncan/https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/modern/oddities_modern.shtmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_Act_1735#:~:text=The%20Witchcraft%20Act%20(9%20Geo,of%20witches%20in%20Great%20Britain.”https://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/oct/20/seances-and-sciencehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/https://globalnews.ca/news/3545393/canada-150-5-odd-stories-canadian-prime-ministers/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's October!! We love the scary month, so we're celebrating by doing a series of spooky episodes! Starting off, we examine Sleep Paralysis. We learn about REM, Incubus and aliens!! Want more episodes? Visit us on Patreon for bonus episodes hereSourceshttps://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-paralysis#:~:text=Sleep%20paralysis%20is%20a%20feeling,or%20a%20sense%20of%20choking.https://wellcomecollection.org/articles/W9beDBIAAHu08EVGhttps://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/sleep-paralysis-demon#are-they-realhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5167075/Crackpot: S4E24 Shadow Figures, Sleep Paralysis and Ghosts!https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/06/science/alien-abduction-science-calls-it-sleep-paralysis.htmlhttps://www.trtworld.com/magazine/sleep-paralysis-a-brain-glitch-or-an-evil-spirit-40943Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams - By Matthew Walkerhttps://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00001278.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive into the secret world of periods! Why is it so secretive, what goes on in women's bodies, can you make it better? We learn all these things, plus sanitary pad inventions, Queen Mary I and Norm Macdonald.Join our Patreon for extra bonus content hereSources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/myth-bloody-mary-180974221/https://www.history.co.uk/article/the-killer-king-how-many-people-did-henry-viii-executehttps://historycollection.com/seven-bloodiest-queens/6/https://www.helpingwomenperiod.org/7-amazing-facts-about-periods-that-everyone-needs-to-know/https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/08/11/431605131/attention-trump-some-cultures-treat-menstruation-with-respecthttps://www.culturenlmuseums.co.uk/story/secret-health-the-hushed-history-of-womens-extra-expense/https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=65aa54dce98349b68be0bc535ab47aa9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we get all responsible and talk about drinking safety. So buckle up your metaphorical seat belts, keep your arms inside the ride and don't walk under that ladder, as we learn some good truths. We talk drugs, a$$holes and speeches.Plus, we learn about coconut water (no it doesn't cure cancer)Join our Patreon, for as little as $3/month for extra episodes! Press HERESources:https://www.npca.org/articles/1720-the-drunken-veepAmerican Presidents - Totalus Rankium - S1.17.2 Andrew Johnsonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Handwriting/comments/666zkr/this_is_andrew_johnsons_vicepresidential_speech/https://www.insidehook.com/article/news-opinion/andrew-johnson-drunk-inauguration-speechhttp://www.nellaware.com/blog/andrew-johnson-drunk-at-lincolns-second-inaugural.html#:~:text=As%20he%20took%20the%20oath,the%20Bible%20a%20tipsy%20kiss.http://www.made-in-england.org/admiral-edward-russell%E2%80%99s-legendary-pissup/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/17629/5-drinking-stories-put-yours-shame https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/truth-about-coconut-water#:~:text=It%20contains%20easily%20digested%20carbohydrates,potassium%20than%20a%20sports%20drink.https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/is-your-obsession-with-coconuts-harming-the-environment/https://www.justthinktwice.gov/article/your-drink-druggedhttps://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/staying-safe-while-drinking/drink-spiking-and-date-rape-drugshttps://theconversation.com/what-is-drink-spiking-how-can-you-know-if-its-happened-to-you-and-how-can-it-be-prevented-160538 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all spent time thinking about winning the lottery, so this week we find out if it's as good as it sounds. We learn about bankruptcy, the great stork lottery and a very smart monk!Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes hereSources:https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-a-dead-millionaire-convinced-dozens-of-women-to-have-as-many-babies-as-possible/https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.TFRT.IN?locations=CAhttps://torontoist.com/2016/10/historicist-the-stork-derby/https://allthatsinteresting.com/great-stork-derbyhttps://bestlifeonline.com/facts-about-lottery/https://www.powerball.ca/news/strange-lotteries-around-the-worldhttps://www.history.com/news/8-notable-lotteries-from-history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look into why blues music makes us happy, whether the devil did a deal and Amaretto songs.We also learn about Robert Johnson, the diddley bow and Glamour Puss BluesPlease join our Patreon hereSources:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/25/obituaries/robert-johnson-overlooked.htmlhttps://studionotesonline.com/facts-about-the-blues/https://www.visittheusa.ca/experience/deep-roots-5-us-cities-discover-blues-historyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/blues-alley-153293421/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diddley_bow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS EPISODE - ON PATREONContinuing our series on Summer Classics, we look into Drive in Movies!We learn about car psychology, importance of first run and why we should not call the drink Irish Car Bomb.To hear the full episode, please subscribe to our patreon for ONLY $3/month!! www.patreon.com/lifepairings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Brittany and Carla delve into the world of cosmetic surgery. With guest Lena Newman!We learn about syphilis, body dysmorphia and celebrity botched jobs. We're drinking German's favourite grape, Riesling and find out about it's popularity.Please join our Patreon for bonus episodes hereSources:https://www.weirdhistorian.com/things-to-know-about-the-no-noses-club/https://jmvh.org/article/syphilis-its-early-history-and-treatment-until-penicillin-and-the-debate-on-its-origins/https://www.drlindseyfitzharris.com/2013/09/04/renaissance-rhinoplasty-the-16th-century-nose-job/https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/09/nose-job-history-plastic-surgery/403882/https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co126952/https://www.factinate.com/things/47-cutting-edge-facts-plastic-surgery/https://blog.lastbottlewines.com/learn-wine/riesling/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Brittany and Carla have a special guest! Lena Newman joins us to examine the crazy world of soccer (aka Football for the rest of the world). We learn about the community and family ties to teams, Celtic FC, how religion gets involved and why your jersey is so important. Also CANADA WON OLYMPIC GOLD in soccer this year, so we had to talk about that!We are drinking Tennant's Lager this week, in tribute to the great Scottish Isles!Join our Patreon, you know you'd love bonus episodes and it's less than a coffee! Per month! Click hereSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellpark_Breweryhttps://foodanddrink.scotsman.com/drink/8-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-tennents-lager/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/982392-fun-fact-grab-bag-41-world-football-random-fun-facts-you-may-not-have-knownhttps://www.swedishnomad.com/facts-about-football/https://ghanasoccernet.com/interesting-facts-about-canadian-soccerhttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/canada-womens-soccer-team-investment-in-game-1.6136513 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we learn the dangers of working the night shift with 88 Brewery's Good Morning Coffee StoutWe discuss circadian clocks, Three Mile Island and why they call it a graveyard shift..Join our Patreon for bonus content here!Sourceshttps://www.medlink.com/articles/shift-work-disorderhttps://www.predictivesafety.com/blog/5-historic-disasters-that-happened-during-night-shiftshttps://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/3mile-isle.htmlhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nuclear-accident-at-three-mile-islandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXxeHNA2JcEhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Three-Mile-Island-accidenthttps://www.npr.org/2019/03/28/707000226/40-years-after-a-partial-nuclear-meltdown-a-new-push-to-keep-three-mile-island-ohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mile_Island_accident#cite_note-17https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xQeXOz0Ncs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explored the boom and bust town of Drumheller, AB. We discovered the psychology behind our love of ghost towns, mining complications and Barney the dinosaur?!We also checked out Valley Brewing for our beer selection!Support us on Patreon here for only $3/month for bonus episodes!Sources:https://www.valleybrewing.ca/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drumhellerhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/drumhellerhttps://globalnews.ca/news/4619767/google-doodle-joseph-tyrrell-dinosaur-bones-southeastern-alberta/https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/when-coal-was-king1919 Drumheller Strike - Podcast By Worker's Liberation Coalitionhttps://web.archive.org/web/20100823212059/http://www.atlascoalmine.ab.ca/history.htmlhttp://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/coal/triumphs-and-tragedies-1914-1930/labour/drumheller-coal-mining-strike-1919.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been scammed? Or do you have a little con artist in you? Brittany and Carla explore the world fraud, duplicity and scams.We learn about Sir Francis Drake, test our own scamming abilities and taste whisky (Scotch) with sneaky past.Please join our Patreon here to listen to bonus episodes and other behind the scenes contentSources:The Confidence Game - By Maria Konnikovahttps://owlcation.com/humanities/Pirate-Gold-Swindlehttps://www.compassboxwhisky.com/whiskies/the-spice-treehttps://whiskyauctioneer.com/lot/015702/compass-box-spice-tree-banned-edition#:~:text=The%20original%20Spice%20Tree%20used,methods%20used%20to%20create%20whiskyhttps://www.htfw.com/compass-box-the-spice-tree-banned-versionhttps://christnersprimesteakandlobster.com/what-are-whiskey-staves/https://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2020/07/30/scotch-whisky-transparency-bruichladdich/?sh=d73b64e3d576https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_Boxhttp://www.mesummer.com/blog/readers/trust-me-im-lying/the-10-basic-cons/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.