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This week we're talking about the history, rating, and culture of sunglasses! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about the history, science, and myths of sunscreen. You should be wearing it every time you go in the sun, but do you know how it works, how it's tested, and what kinds are the most effective? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about the history of ice cream, from the ancient Persians to Nero, from Marco Polo to Ben and Jerry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about the history of amusement parks, from Renaissance Faires and Pleasure Gardens to American Amusement Parks. We discuss theme parks like Disney Land, Six Flags and Universal Studios, and America's best and worst amusement parks, Cedar Point and Action Park. We've even got a couple asides about carousels and the physics of roller coasters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about the Italian Renaissance and the lives of some of history's most famous sculptors and painters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about the science and history of sleep! Ariel will give some tips for falling asleep at night, while Alex will spend part of the episode almost dozing off because he has a cold. Turn this one up and get some rest! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about the discovery of electricity, how it works, the history of electrical inventors, the current wars between Edison, Westinghouse and Tesla, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

It's May and this week we're talking about the history and science of flowers, Tulip Mania and other flower crazes, and the secret meanings of bouquets and flower arrangements. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about guns, from ancient Chinese gunpowder to modern day sniper rifles! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about the chemistry and culture of lysergic acid diethylamide. We'll discuss how it works, where to get it, and the moral panic that changed it from a psychiatric tool to a Schedule 1 illegal drug. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about The Gospel, the origin of Easter, Passover, and Jesus's campy final days with Judas and the boys. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support

This week we're talking about weather! Types of clouds, what causes lightning, polar vortexes, the jet stream, weather on other planets, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secretloft/support