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Drift off with a calm bedtime reading about Boxing Day, designed for sleep and anyone facing insomnia after busy holidays. Relax with a calm bedtime reading that supports sleep, gently easing insomnia as the history and traditions unfold, all in one peaceful flow. In this episode, Benjamin explores the origins of Boxing Day, its connection to Saint Stephen's Day, and the way charitable customs evolved into modern traditions, shared in a soothing, unhurried cadence that helps your thoughts slow down. You can learn something new while you relax, with no whispering—just peaceful, fact-filled education meant to quiet the mind. This gentle approach can be especially comforting for insomnia, stress, and anxious thoughts that tend to linger at night. Press play, get comfortable, and let the calm rhythm guide you softly toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Boxing Day and Saint Stephen's Day, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stephen%27s_Day), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to ease you into sleep while gently supporting insomnia relief. This peaceful bedtime reading combines calm facts and steady narration to help quiet the mind and invite rest as you prepare for sleep. In this episode, Benjamin explores the world of snowboarding, tracing its origins, evolution, and place in winter sports culture, allowing you to learn something new while unwinding. His slow, soothing cadence is ideal for drifting off naturally, offering calm, fact-filled bedtime reading created to help with insomnia, stress, and anxious thoughts. Settle in, press play, and let your thoughts soften as sleep gradually takes over. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Snowboarding, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowboarding), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. HPR Branding This episode refers to the initial release of https://repo.anhonesthost.net/HPR/hpr_documentation/src/branch/main/branding.md The Intro Duration It will always be 30 seconds long and in some edge cases may be slightly longer. The following table will help put that into context. It gives the percentage of the show the intro takes related to the length of the shows. 1.7% of an average show (29 minutes 30 seconds) 0.1% of our longest show (7 hours 27 minutes) 187.5% of our shortest show (16 seconds) Breakdown Generation The intro is generated by the process_episode.bash script and uses the say.php file to generate the data. The text is created using piper test to speech . It was previously created using espeak , and we are open to suggestions on how to improve it. 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1 Tesalonicenses 4:6“Que ninguno agravie ni engañe en nada a su hermano, porque, como ya os hemos dicho y testificado, el Señor es vengador de todo esto”.La mayoría de radioescuchas han escuchado del pequeño “pez limpiador” o budión que limpian los dientes de los peces más grandes. Nuevas investigaciones sobre el comportamiento de estos peces muestran que no siempre son peces honestos. Otros peces, incluyendo aquellos que por lo general podrían considerar una comida de “peces más limpios”, en realidad se paran en fila para sus servicios. Esto es debido a que necesitan que se les quiten parásitos tejidos enfermos. También saben que el “pez limpiador” ofrece masajes.Es sorprendente que inclusive los predadores más viables se convertirán en clientes por una buena limpieza y masaje. Los investigadores de la Universidad de Cambridge en Inglaterra observaron 28 estaciones de limpieza, y descubrieron algunos comportamientos inesperados. De cuando en cuando, mientras un “pez limpiador”, saca parásitos de sus clientes, también puede sacar un pedazo de carne saludable. Sabiamente, ellos evitan este comportamiento cuando limpian a predadores que les podrían morder de regreso. Los investigadores también observaron que los clientes potenciales si estaban concientes de este riesgo y miraban de cerca como el cliente actual estaban siendo tratado. Tenían más probabilidad de buscar servicios de un budión que no mordía a ninguno de sus clientes antes de él. Por supuesto, los budiones también estaban al tanto de esto y eran observados para ofrecer a esos clientes que podrían morder un tratamiento cuatro estrellas, incluyendo un masaje.Las Escrituras enseñan que el pecado del hombre infectó toda la creación. Afortunadamente, Cristo vino a traernos perdón.Oración: Padre, Te agradezco por Tus leyes, pero como un pecador, Te agradezco aún más por el perdón en Cristo Jesús. Amén.Ref: Science News, S. Milius, “Fish Fraud.” Imagen: Epinephelus tukula is cleaned by two striped cleaner wrasse,Richard Ling, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1235/29?v=20251111

Today's opening phenomenal tale of terror is ‘A serial killer broke into my house, that isn't even the scary part', by H.R. Welch, kindly shared directly with me via my subreddit and read here with the author's express permission: u/Narrow_Muscle9572 We follow that with ‘The Bus Ride Down Foulcroft Row' by The Vesper's Bell, AKA A. Vespertine, either shared directly with me via my sub-reddit and read here with the express permission of the author, or available at the Creepypasta Wiki and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license: u/A_Vespertine/ r/DrCreepensVault/comments/ws32tb/the_bus_ride_down_foulcroft_row/ Tonight's fabulous final unmissable story is all six parts of ‘The Devils House', an original story by Positive Tennis 6626, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all. u/Positive_Tennis_6626/ r/DrCreepensVault/comments/y46uj7/the_devils_house_part_one_halloween_special/

Lucas 13:34“¡Jerusalén, Jerusalén...! ¡Cuántas veces quise juntar a tus hijos, como la gallina a sus polluelos debajo de sus alas, pero no quisiste!”Las gallinas no son las criaturas más brillantes del mundo animal, pero la madre gallina sabe proteger sus huevos y mantenerlos calientes. Muchas especies de serpientes también cuidan de sus críos. Sorprendentemente, los científicos han aprendido que inclusive algunas plantas han sido diseñadas con instintos “maternales”.El llantén es una hierba común norteamericana y cuando florece, mientras más caliente mantiene a sus semillas en desarrollo, más semillas producirán sus crías. Los investigadores han encontrado que las temperaturas de aire más frescas causan que la planta madre produzcan un grupo de flores más oscuras. El color más oscuro absorbe más energía radiante del sol y esto da a sus críos un empuje en la vida aún antes de brotar. La planta tiradora, como se le conoce comúnmente en el sureste americano, hace algo similar. Florece durante varios meses en el verano del sur. Las brácteas en forma de hojas que envainan cada grupo de flores tienen un pigmento café. Los investigadores observaron las plantas durante varios meses y encontraron que las brácteas que se formaban en el clima más fresco de abril, eran más oscuras que las brácteas que se formaban en junio donde su clima es más cálido. El nivel más alto de pigmento café en abril permitía que las brácteas absorban más luz infrarroja que ayuda a calentar las flores.¿Donde aprendieron aquellas plantas la física necesaria, sin mencionar la genética, para producir estas provisiones maternales? Por supuesto, la respuesta es el diseño inteligente de Dios desde el principio.Oración: Padre, Te agradezco por ser un Padre amoroso que nos enseña el amor a través de Cristo Jesús. Amén.Ref: Science News, Susan Milius, “Mommy Greenest.” Imagen: Plantago rugelii, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1235/29?v=20251111

Drift off with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle learning. This soothing episode blends calm facts and bedtime reading rhythms to help quiet the mind, encourage sleep, and soften the edges of insomnia. Settle in as Benjamin peacefully explores the history and traditions of gingerbread, sharing how this spiced treat traveled across cultures and centuries. You can relax while still learning something interesting, all delivered in Benjamin's steady, comforting cadence. There is no whispering here, just calm, fact-filled reading meant to ease stress, anxiety, and restless nights. Press play, get comfortable, and allow your thoughts to slow as you drift gently toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Gingerbread, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingerbread), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read OnlineWhen they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said in reply, “No. He will be called John.” But they answered her, “There is no one among your relatives who has this name.” So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, “John is his name,” and all were amazed. Luke 1:59–63At the time of John the Baptist's birth, it was customary for family, neighbors, and others within the community to gather for a child's circumcision on the eighth day. According to Genesis 17:1–14, when God appeared to Abraham and established a covenant with him and his descendants, circumcision was instituted as the external sign of this covenant for every male child on the eighth day. Over time, it also became customary to name the child as part of the ceremony.The naming of a child in Jewish tradition was significant. A child's name connected him to his family and continued the family lineage. It was a way of honoring the family member whose name the child was given. Customarily, the firstborn male was named after his father or another significant relative. That's why the family and friends who gathered for John's naming and circumcision were surprised when he was not named Zechariah after his father and even more surprised when he was given the name John, a name that no other relative had.The inclusion of this story in the Gospel narrative indicates that John's name and its departure from Jewish custom hold special significance. Giving him a name that no other family member had was God's way of indicating that John's family, identity, and mission extended beyond his blood relatives. The name John means “God is gracious” or “God has been gracious.” Hence, John's name points beyond his life to God, the Source of grace. His mission was universal, preparing the way of the Lord for all people. Through John, the gateway of God's grace and mercy is proclaimed, and Jesus, the source of grace and salvation, enters. As we reflect on John the Baptist and his unique identity, we should also ponder our own identity in Christ. While family is the first and most important community where we come to know God and learn to love, God also calls us to an identity that transcends our biological family. We receive our most important identity through baptism. Just as circumcision was the sign of the Old Covenant, baptism is the sacrament that initiates us into the New Covenant in Christ.Through baptism, we take on a new identity and become members of the one, eternal family of God. All who are in a state of grace are brothers and sisters in Christ, with God as our Father and the Blessed Virgin Mary as our spiritual mother.Reflect today on your identity in Christ. In many cultures, it is customary to receive a new name at baptism, symbolizing this new identity. Ponder the identity given to you through baptism, the identity that defines who you truly are. Embrace this identity with all your heart.My Lord and God, in You and You alone do I find my true identity. Through my baptism, I have entered into Your family of grace and become a child of Your Father in Heaven. Please help me to fully embrace this Christian identity and dignity, always living as the child of God I am called to be. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Clocks that lie... Get cozy and relax! This podcast is funded by advertising. Info and offers from our sponsors: https://linktr.ee/PodcastForSleep Here's the Wikipedia article (revised): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_zone CC BY-SA 4.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vi avrundar året med prat om plotter och prepositioner, vinster i domstolar och fototävlingar, kollar på kollegor och ställer oss frågande om verksamheten. Shownotes Välkommen Govdirectory vann Award for Projects of Social Benefit Aktuellt från svenska Wikipedia Plottriga kartor Masskjutningen på Bondi Beach Wikimediarörelsen internationellt Vinst i fransk domstol Vinnarbilder i Wiki Loves Earth (och vinnarvideo!) ZedWiki Podcast – ny podcast på engelska Tyck till tidigt om Wikimedia Foundations nästa verksamhetsplan Veckans mall Magnus: Tunnelbanestation med ingångar Wikifikor, meetups och träffar i närtid Nästa program Juluppehåll, vi är tillbaks 14 januari. Årskrönika, ge oss era favoritklipp. Erkännanden Bild: LMarianne, CC BY-SA 4.0 Musiken och ljudklippen är från Surf Shimmy Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), CC BY 3.0, samt Wikimedia Sound Logo Finalist VQ97, Thaddeus Osborne, CC BY-SA 4.0, och ljudet från Wikidata’s 10th birthday video intro animation, Lea Lacroix (WMDE), CC BY-SA 4.0. Also a clip from episode 1 of Zedwiki podcast. Avsnittet hittas också på Wikimedia Commons. Diskutera avsnittet på projektsidans diskussion.

2025 närmar sig sitt slut och vi summerar året med ett antal topp tre listor. Kort och gott! Omslagsbild: Jacob Möllstam, Karin Berg. Licensierad under CC BY-SA 3.0.Jingel: Svante Berg, Medverkande: Karin Berg och Jacob Möllstam.

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Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle, educational storytelling. This calm bedtime reading blends architecture and sleep-friendly pacing, offering a peaceful way to quiet the mind during insomnia or restless nights. In this episode, Benjamin slowly explores the history, philosophy, and defining features of Brutalist architecture, from its raw concrete forms to its postwar ideals. You'll learn something new while unwinding, as each fact is delivered in a steady, soothing cadence that's perfect for winding down. There's no whispering here, just calm, fact-filled bedtime reading meant to relax your thoughts and guide you toward sleep. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, nighttime anxiety, or stress who want something interesting yet gentle to focus on. Settle in, press play, and let your breathing slow as the words drift by. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Brutalist architecture, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutalist_architecture), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relax with a calm bedtime reading about lighting, designed to support sleep and gently ease insomnia during restless nights. This calm bedtime reading explores lighting in a way that encourages sleep and helps soothe insomnia without effort. In this episode, Benjamin reads and explains the topic of lighting, from natural illumination to human-made light sources, offering simple facts that let you learn something new while your body unwinds. His steady, soothing cadence creates a peaceful atmosphere that's perfect for winding down, with no whispering—just calm, fact-filled education delivered gently. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, or an overactive mind at night. Settle in, press play, and allow your thoughts to soften as you drift comfortably toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Lighting, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read OnlineWhen Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. Matthew 1:24The human person is a fascinating subject of study. Throughout the ages, countless philosophers, theologians, and social scientists have sought to understand the complexities of human nature. Within the Catholic philosophical tradition, Saint Thomas Aquinas stands out as an influential and trustworthy teacher on this topic.Aquinas teaches that while a person sleeps, the external senses are inactive. However, sense images within the imagination can still be active to varying degrees, depending on the depth of sleep, leading to the formation of dreams. Human reason is not entirely inactive during sleep, but it operates in a diminished capacity, which often results in dreams being nonsensical. Because the intellect's judgment is not fully engaged, the content of dreams is generally neither moral nor immoral.There is, however, another form of dream that transcends the normal and natural type. This is exemplified in Joseph's dream. In such divinely inspired dreams, like Joseph's, human reason is fully active—not because of the natural workings of the imagination—but because the dream is a direct result of divine intervention. In Joseph's case, his reason and intellect were fully engaged, allowing him to comprehend the divine message delivered by the angel. He was presented with a choice, and with his reason fully operative, he freely chose to say “Yes” to God's communication, thus embracing his role in the divine plan.This “Yes” to the divine plan is clearly illustrated in the passage quoted above. Upon awakening, Joseph “did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him.” His choice was made during his divinely inspired dream, and his will fully acted upon this decision when he awoke.Though divinely inspired dreams like Joseph's are uncommon, they do happen. We, however, do not need to wait for such a dream to imitate Joseph's obedience to God's will. Like Joseph, we have been given divine Truth. For us, that Truth comes primarily through Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church. The writings of the saints also help clarify all that God speaks to us.At times, our imaginations can lead us astray, much like in a dream. When we allow irrational thoughts to dictate our actions, we might find ourselves filled with anxiety, worry, and confusion. Imitating Joseph does not mean waiting for a divine dream; rather, it means actively engaging our minds with divine Truth as revealed through the Church and Sacred Scripture. We must then listen to that truth, dismiss irrational thoughts, and use our reason to command our will to act in obedience to God's will. Reflect, today, on whether you tend to dwell on irrational ideas or whether you turn your intellect to divine Truth as the basis for what you believe and how you act. Just as Joseph trusted in the Truth revealed to him by the angel and acted upon it, we too must place our trust in the Truth and act accordingly.My trustworthy Lord, You have revealed to us all Truth as is given to us through the Sacred Scripture and the teachings of the Church. When my imagination leads me astray into obsessive thinking and worrying, please speak to me and help me to hear Your voice. May every decision I make and action I take be in accord with Your Truth. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Finoskov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Use the promo code SUPERBAD for 10% off all T-shirts! https://dr-creepens-vault.creator-spring.com/listing/the-devil-is-in-the-detail Tonight's opening work of unmitigated genius is ‘I The Door at the End of the Hallway', by Hate Singer, kindly shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and read here with the author's express permission under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:HateSinger Next up this evening is ‘The Pale Green Door,' an original story by Owen Porter courtesy of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me narrate it here for you all.  Author Profile: https://www.creepypastastories.com/authors/craig-groshek/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/chillingtalesfordarknights YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chillingtalesfordarknights  Chilling Tales for Dark Nights: https://www.chillingtalesfordarknights.com The Simply Scary Podcast Network: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com Creepypasta Stories: https://www.creepypastastories.com  We round off proceedings with ‘We Opened a Doorway to Hell', an original tale by Jrubas, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all. https://www.reddit.com/ r/DrCreepensVault/comments/yguzzh/we_opened_a_doorway_to_hell/ https://www.reddit.com/user/Jrubas/

Drift off with calm, bedtime reading that gently explores mathematical finance while supporting sleep and easing insomnia. This calm, bedtime reading blends clear explanations with a steady rhythm, helping sleep come more easily for listeners experiencing insomnia or restless nights. As Benjamin reads, you'll learn about models, probability, and how mathematics shapes modern finance, all presented in a soothing, unhurried way. His calm cadence is designed for bedtime reading and sleep, offering peaceful, fact-filled education without dramatics or performance. This episode supports insomnia relief, stress reduction, and anxious minds while letting curiosity quietly fade into rest. Press play, relax, and allow learning to guide you toward sleep. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Mathematical finance, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematical_finance), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read Online“What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' The son said in reply, ‘I will not,' but afterwards he changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?” Matthew 21:28–31Jesus addressed this question to the chief priests and elders of the people. As the passage continues, Jesus humbles them by saying, “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the Kingdom of God before you.” He explains that the chief priests and elders of the people were like the second son. They gave lip service to God's commands but failed to humbly repent and obey.The fact that “tax collectors and prostitutes” were entering the Kingdom of God should give us great hope. No one is beyond God's mercy if they humbly listen to Him, repent, and begin to obey. Though neither son's response is ideal, hopefully we are more like the first son.When we hear God's Word and understand His continuously deepening call to holiness, we will find it challenging. Often, our first reaction to a deeper revelation of the Gospel is “No!” Our sinful habits are hard to break, and our fallen human nature is difficult to align with God's will. Don't be surprised if you find God's will initially challenging.As God's voice and His will become clearer, our first response must always be repentance. This should not surprise us. We must learn to build a habit of repentance if we want to grow closer to God and live His will. Initially, we often react to repentance in a negative way, but we shouldn't. Though we might be like the first son and say “no” when God calls us to obedience, if we build a habit of repentance, then we will eventually find great joy in that act. Over time, we will find that our response becomes “Yes, I will go,” and then we go, having discovered the value in obedience.Reflect today on whether you often pay lip service to God, pretending to do His will, or if you regularly experience God's call to repentance on a deepening level. Identify yourself with the repentant tax collectors and prostitutes, and imitate their humility when they were confronted with their sins. Know that repentance is the beginning of freedom and is the first step toward greater unity with God. My demanding Lord, every command You issue is a command of love. Though obedience to You is often initially challenging, help me to see the great value in it. Give me the courage and fidelity I need to hear Your voice, repent of my sin, and obey You in all things. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Andrei Mironov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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It's an episode just absolutely full of fish! Thanks to Arthur, Yuzu, Jayson, Kabir, Nora, Siya, Joel, Elizabeth, Mac, Ryder, Alyx, Dean, and Riley for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Study uncovers mechanics of machete-like 'tail-whipping' in thresher sharks Business end of a sawfish: Giant freshwater stingray! The frilled shark looks like an eel: The frilled shark's teeth: The thresher shark and its whip-like tail [photo by Thomas Alexander - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50280277]: The Halmahera epaulette shark, looking a little bit like a long skinny koi fish [photo by Mark Erdmann, California Academy of Sciences, Attribution, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30260864]: A mudskipper, which is a fish even though it kind of looks like a weird frog [photo by Heinonlein - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44502355]: The red-lipped batfish wants a big kiss: The male blue groper is very blue [photo by Andrew Harvey, some rights reserved (CC BY) - https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/62196538, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=157789928]: The giant oarfish is very long: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we have a big fish episode! I mean, it's a big episode about a lot of different fish, not necessarily fish that are big—although some of them sure are! Thanks to Arthur, Yuzu, Jayson, Kabir, Nora, Siya, Joel, Elizabeth, Mac, Ryder, Alyx, Dean, and Riley. I told you this is a big fish episode. Let's jump right in with a fish suggested by Jayson, the sawfish. There are five species of sawfish alive today. The smallest can still grow over 10 feet long, or 3 meters, while the biggest species can grow over 20 feet long, or 6 meters. The largest sawfish ever reliably measured was 24 feet long, or 7.3 meters. The sawfish lives mostly in warm, shallow ocean waters, usually where the bottom is muddy or sandy. It can also tolerate brackish and even freshwater, and will sometimes swim into rivers and live there just fine. The sawfish is a type of ray, and rays are most closely related to sharks. Like sharks, rays have an internal skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone, but they also have bony teeth. You can definitely see the similarity between sharks and sawfish in the body shape, although the sawfish is flattened underneath, which allows it to lie on the ocean floor. There's also another detail that helps you tell a sawfish from most sharks: the rostrum, or snout. It's surprisingly long and studded with teeth on both sides, which makes it look like a saw. The teeth on the sawfish's saw are actual teeth. They're called rostral teeth and the rostrum itself is part of the skull, not a beak or a mouth. It's covered in skin just like the rest of the body. The sawfish's mouth is located underneath the body quite a bit back from the rostrum's base, and the mouth contains a lot of ordinary teeth that aren't very sharp. Since the sawfish has plenty of teeth in its mouth, you may be wondering how and why it also has extra teeth on both sides of its saw. It's because the rostral teeth evolved from dermal denticles. Dermal denticles look like scales but they're literally teeth, they're just not used for eating. Sharks have them too, along with some other fish. In the case of the sawfish, the rostral teeth grow much larger than an ordinary dermal denticle, and stick out sideways. Both the rostrum and the head are packed with electroreceptors that allow the sawfish to sense tiny electrical charges that animals emit as they move. This might mean a school of fish swimming through muddy water, or it might mean a crustacean hiding in the sand. The sawfish sometimes uses its rostrum to dig prey out of the sand, but it also uses it to slash at fish or other animals.

Here I speak with Paul F. Cole, executive director of Kate Mullany National Historic Site, to speak about the Kate Mullany House and discuss Kate Mullany herself to find out more about this icon of women's and labor history. Story by Sean Bernyk Artwork Attribution: By ​English Wikipedia user Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4184211

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as you settle into a space made for rest and sleep. These opening moments gently acknowledge insomnia and sleepless nights while offering steady comfort and relaxation. In this episode, we take a peaceful journey through the history of Disneyland, exploring how the park came to be and the imaginative spirit behind its creation. You'll learn interesting facts at an unhurried pace, allowing your mind to wander softly while Benjamin's soothing cadence keeps everything steady and relaxing. There's no whispering—just calm, educational storytelling meant to ease stress, quiet anxiety, and help you drift toward restful sleep. When you're ready, press play, settle in, and let the gentle narration guide you toward peace. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Disneyland, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to bring peace to sleepless nights and ease insomnia. This gentle episode blends soothing narration with soft educational detail to help your mind settle for restful sleep. Unwind as Benjamin explores the life of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, sharing his early years, entrepreneurial spirit, and lasting impact on the restaurant industry. You'll discover interesting facts at a peaceful pace, allowing your thoughts to slow while still learning something meaningful. Benjamin's steady, comforting cadence offers relaxation without whispering—just warm, fact-filled storytelling that supports quiet focus, reduces stress, and eases anxiety so you can drift into deep sleep. Let this peaceful reading guide you toward rest. Press play, breathe deeply, and drift off. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Dave Thomas (businessman), Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Thomas_(businessman)), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read with permission from Wendy's, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy%27s), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tillsammans med en gäst funderar vi på falna flaggor, buttrar om byrackor, tjenar på chefen, nämner namn vid namn, och gör en dubbeltagning. Shownotes Aktuellt från svenska Wikipedia Reser flagg Reser ragg Wikimediarörelsen internationellt Ny chef på Wikimedia Foundation Abstrakta Wikipedias nya namn är… Abstrakta Wikipedia! Alla kan nu aktivera tvåfaktorsautentisering Veckans mall Johannes: Tidningsref Wikifikor, meetups och träffar i närtid Fredag: Wikimedia LGBT+ 2025 avslutning Erkännanden Bild: 3247 , Public Domain Musiken och ljudklippen är från Surf Shimmy Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), CC BY 3.0, samt Wikimedia Sound Logo Finalist VQ97, Thaddeus Osborne, CC BY-SA 4.0, och ljudet från Wikidata’s 10th birthday video intro animation, Lea Lacroix (WMDE), CC BY-SA 4.0. Avsnittet hittas också på Wikimedia Commons. Diskutera avsnittet på projektsidans diskussion.

Use the promo code SUPERBAD for 10% off all T-shirts! https://dr-creepens-vault.creator-spring.com/listing/the-devil-is-in-the-detail First up is both parts of the epic ‘Bloodsuckers', a wonderful story by beastboysuraj, kindly shared with me via my sub-reddit and narrated here for you all with the author's express permission: https://www.reddit.com/user/beastboysuraj/ https://www.xtales.net/2020/10/bloodsuckers.html Tonight's next terrifying tale of liminal space insanity is ‘Fleshgait', by Empyreal Invective, kindly shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license. https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:EmpyrealInvective Our final story this evening is all five parts of ‘Vicksburg', by Austin D R, kindly shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license. https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:AustinDR

Vita bussarna var en aktion i slutet på andra världskriget där Svenska Röda Korset räddade 15 000 koncentrationslägerfångar från Tyskland, främst norrmän och danskar. Aktionen leddes av greve Folke Bernadotte med stöd från den svenska samlingsregeringen.I det kaotiska slutskedet av Tredje riket lyckades Folke Bernadotte i hemliga förhandlingar få ett godkännande för hela operationen av SS-ledaren Heinrich Himmler. I samarbetet med tyskarna tvingades de ansvariga för Vita bussarna ta svåra beslut för att inte äventyra hela aktionen.I avsnittet av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med professor i historia, Ulf Zander, vid Lunds universitet om insatsen — dess bakgrund, nyckelpersoner och de etiska dilemman som följde.Är du en vanlig prenumerant för du bara lyssna på tio min. Vill du höra resten av avsnittet blir du premium-medlem via historia.nu/premium. Genom att bli premiummedlem hjälper du oss att stå fria från annonsmarknadens svängningar och säkrar att Historia Nu kan fortsätta berätta historien – år efter år.Tanken på att rädda skandinaver ur tyska koncentrationsläger föddes redan i november 1944 när den norske diplomaten Niels Christian Ditleff presenterade ett förslag till Sveriges utrikesdepartement: att låta Sverige skicka en Röda Kors‑expedition för att evakuera norska och danska fångar från Tyskland.Förslaget togs senare upp av Svenska Röda Korset, som i början av 1945 började förbereda en räddningsaktion med stöd av den svenska samlingsregeringen och Försvarsmakten. Det var då Folke Bernadotte – vice ordförande i Röda Korset – trädde in som koordinator.Den första expeditionen startade redan tidigt 1945 med siktet mot att hämta svenskfödda kvinnor och barn i Tyskland — ett första steg mot det som kom att bli den större Vita bussarna‑aktionen. I praktiken var det konvojer med totalt 36 specialmålade vita bussar samt lastbilar, ambulanser och personbilar körde över hela Tyskland för att främst rädda utmärglade norska och danska koncentrationslägerfångar.Att just Röda Korset fick ansvaret var både praktiskt och principiellt: organisationen hade internationella kontakter, erfarenhet av humanitärt arbete och uppfattades som neutral — vilket var avgörande i ett krig där militära operationer var riskfyllda och politiskt känsliga.Genom att använda sig av militära resurser från svenska staten – fordon, personal och logistik – kunde Röda Korset genomföra en humanitär operation med tydliga skyltar (vita bussar med röda kors och svenska flaggor) för att signalera att det inte rörde sig om militära mål.Folke Bernadotte spelade en huvudroll i att förhandlingarna med Heinrich Himmler, chefen för SS. I februari 1945 reste Bernadotte till Berlin och inledde samtal med tyska myndigheter — bakom Hitlers rygg. Målet var att få tillstånd att transportera skandinaviska fångar ur lägren. Planen var att etablera en flerstegs-raket som började med att samla de skandinaviska fångarna i ett läger, för att senare utverka tillstånd att flytta dem till Sverige.Bildtext: Röda Korsets vita bussar kör genom Odense på väg till Sverige med danska fångar från tyska koncentrationsläger, den 17 april 1945. © Nationalmuseet – National Museum of Denmark, CC BY-SA 2.0.Musik: In Slavic Sorrow av Yagull Music, Storyblock Audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk with actor Elena Glass about Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical at History Theatre this December (2025) historytheatre.com facebook.com/badmouthtc instagram.com/badmouthtc twitter.com/badmouthtc Music credit: MusicbyAden - Mythology by MusicbyAden is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0CC Download: Musicbyaden – Mythology @musicbyaden

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease you into sleep and soothe insomnia. In these gentle moments, you'll explore the story of Halley's Comet while settling into a peaceful state of rest. Unwind with a soft, steady narration as Benjamin guides you through the comet's history, its predictable visits, and the science that makes it such a fascinating celestial traveler. You'll discover something new while relaxing deeply, supported by his warm cadence—never whispered, just quiet, fact-filled comfort to ease stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Let your mind settle, your breath slow, and allow this serene reading to help you drift effortlessly toward rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Halley's Comet, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halley's_Comet) , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Måns, Sam, Owen and Askel for this week's suggestions! Further reading: Shingleback Lizard What controls the colour of the common mānuka stick insect? The mossy leaf-tailed gecko has skin flaps that hide its shadow. There's a lizard in this photo, I swear! [photo by Charles J. Sharp - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92125100]: A shingleback lizard, pretending it has two heads: The beautiful wood nymph is a beautiful moth but also it looks like a bird poop: The Indian stick insect (photo by Ryan K Perry, found on this page): The buff tip moth mimics a broken-off stick. This person has a whole handful of them: A cuttlefish can change colors quickly [photo by Σ64 - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77733806]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we're going to talk about a few types of camouflage, a suggestion by Måns, and we'll also talk about some camouflaged animals suggested by Sam, Owen and Aksel, Dylan, and Nina. There are lots of types of camouflage, not all of it visual in nature. Back in episode 191 we talked about some toxic moths that generate high-pitched clicks that bats hear, recognize, and avoid. Naturally, some non-toxic moths also generate the same sounds to mimic the toxic moths. Måns specifically suggested cryptic coloration, also called crypsis. It's a type of camouflage that allows an animal to blend into their surroundings, which can involve multiple methods. Some animals have cryptic coloration mainly along the edges of the body, to defeat a skill many predators use called edge detection. A lot of amphibians and reptiles have patches surrounded by an outline, with dark patches having a darker outline and light patches having a lighter outline. This acts as disruptive camouflage, hiding the outline of an animal's body as it moves around. Some animals take this camouflage even further, with a way to hide their own shadow. This is the case with the mossy leaf-tailed gecko, which is native to the forests of eastern Madagascar. It can grow up to 8 inches long, or 20 cm, not counting its tail, and it's nocturnal. Its tail is flat and broad, sort of shaped like a leaf, but it doesn't disguise itself as a leaf. The mossy leaf-tailed gecko has a complicated gray and brown pattern that looks like tree bark, and it can change its coloration a little bit to help it blend in even more. At night it's well hidden in tree branches as it climbs around looking for insects, but in the day it needs to hide really well to avoid becoming some other animal's snack while it's sleeping. It does this by finding a comfortable branch and flattening its body and tail against it so that it just looks like another part of the branch. But to make it even more hidden, it has a flap of skin along its sides that wraps even farther around the branch. Not only do these skin flaps hide its edges, it hides its shadow, since the flaps are really flat and there's no curved edge of a lizard belly pressed against a branch that a predator might notice. The most common kind of cryptic coloration is called countershading, and it's so common that you might not even have noticed it although you see it almost every time you see a fish, amphibian, reptile, and many birds and mammals. Countershading is an animal that's darker on top and lighter underneath, like a brown mouse with a white belly. It's even found in some insects and other invertebrates. Countershading is another way to hide a shadow. If a dolphin, for instance, was gray all over, its underside would look darker because of shadows, since sunlight shines down from the sky and makes shadows underneath the body. That would make its body shape look rounder, meaning it stands out more and a predator would notice it more easily. But most dolphins are pale gray or even white underneath.

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as we explore the story of the typewriter. This gentle episode supports sleep and offers comfort for insomnia and restless nights. Unwind as Benjamin guides you through the evolution of early writing machines, sharing peaceful, fact-filled insights that help your mind settle. You'll discover interesting details at a slow, relaxing pace, all delivered in his soothing voice—no whispering, no hypnosis, just calm education designed to ease stress and quiet anxiety. Let the steady rhythm of the narration help your thoughts soften as you settle into a restful night. Press play, get cozy, and allow yourself to drift off. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Typewriter, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typewriter), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to support deep sleep and ease insomnia, as these opening moments gently settle your mind while you relax into a peaceful exploration of roller skating. In this quiet episode, you'll discover the surprisingly rich history of roller skating, from early inventions to modern cultural influence, all shared in Benjamin's steady and soothing cadence. There's no whispering—just comforting, fact-filled storytelling meant to help soften stress and settle restless nights, encouraging your thoughts to drift and your body to relax so it becomes easier to release tension and welcome rest. Press play, snuggle in, and let your mind float toward dreamier places. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Roller skating, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_skating), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Christians are often told to tithe, but many often wonder, is tithing really commanded for Christians? Or is it an Old Testament ordinance that passed away with the ceremonial law.Before we talk about whether the tithe is biblical, it is important to understand something. God doesn't need our money. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He can provide whatever is needed, so we need to start with the idea that God had another purpose for His people to give. So here's the question: Why are His people to give, when many lack resources?Thumbnail image by www.tradingacademy.com under CC BY-SA 2.0Timecodes00:00:00 Where is Our Heart?00:19:03 Church's Financial Security00:23:23 Faithful in Lesser Things00:30:19 Honoring God with Money00:33:37 Old Testament Tithing00:37:20 Examples of Giving00:49:08 Consequences of the Love of Money01:00:07 Tithes vs Offerings01:05:22 Old Testament TithesProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease the weight of insomnia. These gentle moments help you unwind as you learn something new in a peaceful, comforting way. In this episode, you'll explore the remarkable life and influence of Bing Crosby, discovering his music, films, and cultural impact at a soft, relaxing pace. Benjamin's warm, steady narration offers a soothing rhythm without whispers or hypnosis—just simple, fact-filled storytelling to help quiet anxious thoughts and settle restless nights. As you listen, you can relax knowing the focus is on calm education meant to ease stress, support better sleep, and create a restful space just for you. Settle in, press play, and drift into a serene night. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Bing_Crosby, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relax with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease insomnia and invite deep, restful sleep. Drift off with a peaceful exploration of gratitude as gentle narration helps quiet the mind and soften stress. In this episode, you'll discover the history, meaning, and cultural significance of gratitude while settling into a soothing, unhurried pace. Benjamin's steady, comforting cadence offers a fact-filled reading without whispering or hypnosis—just simple, quiet learning that helps calm anxiety and sleeplessness. Let this soft, educational journey ease your thoughts so you can let go, breathe deeply, and drift into rest. Press play whenever you need comfort, calm, and a little extra space to relax. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Gratitude, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratitude), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Unwind with this calm bedtime reading designed to support peaceful sleep and ease insomnia. This gentle session blends restful pacing with soft educational exploration to help your mind settle. In this episode, you'll discover the world of photography—its history, methods, and the fascinating evolution of capturing images—while drifting into a soothing state. Benjamin's steady, comforting cadence offers relaxation without whispers or hypnosis, just peaceful learning to ease stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Let your thoughts soften as you settle in, breathe slowly, and allow this quiet exploration to guide you toward rest. Press play, relax deeply, and drift off. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Photography, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relax with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease sleeplessness and support deep, restful sleep. This peaceful story blends soothing narration with educational details to bring comfort to those facing insomnia or restless nights. Unwind with a gentle exploration of pillows—their history, uses, and the many ways they've supported human comfort across cultures and centuries. You'll discover interesting facts while settling into a soft, tranquil rhythm, guided by Benjamin's warm and steady cadence. There's no whispering, no hypnosis—just calm, fact-filled reading created to soothe anxiety, quiet the mind, and help you drift off naturally. If you're looking for a relaxing way to end the day, just press play, breathe deeply, and let your thoughts soften as you learn and rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Pillow, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillow), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Read Online“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 22:42–43What powerful words these were. As Jesus hung dying on the Cross for the salvation of the world, He hung between two thieves. These thieves represent all of us. One of them wanted Jesus to save His earthly life by coming down from the Cross and saving him at the same time. The other thief made a prayer for eternal life, asking Jesus to remember him when Jesus entered His Kingdom. To the latter, Jesus granted his request.Oftentimes we pray for earthly goods and pay little attention to eternal ones. Today, as we celebrate the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. On this day, we are invited to pray this prayer with the good thief, acknowledging that we are sinners deserving death, but hoping and praying for mercy and a share in the Eternal Kingdom of God.Nothing makes the soul of our Lord more joyful than saving His children. He endured suffering and death out of love. He knew that His death would destroy our death if we cling to Him in hope. On the Cross, Jesus' gaze was on eternal, not earthly, redemption. He beheld the glorious throne that He mounted. It began with a cross but would end with glory, power and splendor beyond imagination. As we honor Jesus as the great and glorious King of the Universe, we are encouraged to invite Him to establish His kingship in our lives more fully. Though Jesus' permanent, lasting and visible Kingdom will be established only in the future when He returns at the end of time, His Kingdom must begin now.The Kingdom of God is established here and now every time you allow Him to exercise His kingship in your life. As a King, Jesus desires to order your life. He demands perfect submission of your will to Him. He demands complete obedience. And He demands that you embrace this kingship of His freely, of your own choosing. These are demands of perfect love that bring about a sharing in His eternal Kingdom. How well do you do this?Throughout our world, there are many forms of governments. Democracies are thought by many to be the best form of government because no one person is capable of being the perfect king. Therefore a democracy is more of a safeguard against tyranny and abusive leadership. But when it comes to the end of time, the governance of humanity will take place by a King—the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is the only one Who is capable of governing humanity with justice and love. He is the only one under Whose leadership we will all flourish. He is the only one Who will be able to establish universal peace and harmony.Reflect, today, upon the glorious end of the world when our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe, will return in splendor and majesty to judge the living and the dead and to establish His permanent and unending Kingdom. Though we are not able to comprehend what this Kingdom will be at this time, we must believe in it with faith and have supernatural hope that we will share in it. Reflect, especially, upon your mission to allow that Kingdom of grace and mercy to begin now, within the depths of your own soul. Surrender all to Him. Invite Him to reign over your thoughts, will, body and soul. Do not hesitate. Trust in this one and only glorious King Who is worthy of our total obedience. My Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, You and You alone are worthy of our total trust and surrender in all things. I do choose You as my King today. I join with the good thief and come to You with all my sin, praying that You will remember me when You come into Your glorious Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You.  Mongolo1984, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease sleep and soften insomnia. These gentle moments invite you to settle in as you learn about the Great Bear Rainforest. Explore this remarkable coastal wilderness at an easy, relaxing pace while discovering its landscapes, wildlife, and cultural history. The steady, soothing cadence of Benjamin's reading offers peaceful focus without whispering or hypnosis—just calm, fact-filled storytelling to ease restless nights, stress, and anxiety. Press play, rest your mind, and drift toward comfortable sleep. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Great Bear Rainforest, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Bear_Rainforest), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today's phenomenal opening story is the classic ‘The Wall of Death', an old-school work by the wonderful Victor Rousseau, freely available in the public domain and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/29919/29919-h/29919-h.htm#The_Wall_of_Death Tonight's classic closing story is the classic ‘Out of the Dreadful Depths', an old-school work by the wonderful C. D. Willard, freely available in the public domain and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/29848/pg29848-images.html#Out_of_the_Dreadful_Depths

Drift off with this calm bedtime reading as it guides you toward sleep and helps ease insomnia. This calm bedtime reading brings gentle focus to 3D printing while supporting sleep and reducing insomnia. As you listen, discover how this innovative technology works while staying completely relaxed, letting the steady rhythm of Benjamin's voice carry you into a peaceful state. There's no whispering or hypnosis here—just soothing, fact-filled narration that helps calm stress, quiet anxiety, and soften the edges of sleeplessness. Settle in, press play, and let your mind wander into rest as you learn. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from 3D printing, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices