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Explore the chilling history and enduring appeal of werewolves in this special Halloween episode of Impolite Society. From ancient mythology to medieval hysteria, and from infamous 16th-century werewolf trials to modern pop culture, we dive deep into the myths and legends that have made the werewolf an iconic figure. Discover tales of King Lycaon, Viking berserkers, and how societal fears fueled brutal trials. Unravel the possible origins tied to genetic disorders, ergot poisoning, and rabies, and see how the werewolf myth has evolved from feared reality to cinematic icon. .
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Creaking coffin lids. A foggy graveyard, empty of all but crooked headstones and a lone figure walking by candlelight. This image is a Halloween staple that induces dread, even today. But the events that inspired these scenes took place over 200 years ago.
In 2024, body donation is a common practice. But the thought of your dead, naked body being flayed on a table wasn’t as well received in the 1700s. Today we’re talking body snatchers, the corpses that became their trade, and the images that we just can’t shake from our collective consciousness.
That’s what you're in for today, on Impolite Society.Sources:
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/body-snatchers/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/human-bodies-medical-research-cadavers
https://daily.jstor.org/public-dissection-gruesome-spectacle/
https://bodyworlds.com/about/history-of-anatomy/
Body snatching | History, Causes & Consequences | Britannica
https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/body-snatching-around-the-world/John Scott Harrison - Newspapers.com™
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You might think it's lonely trapped in a small dark box, six feet underground.
But that couldn't be farther from the truth. After all, you won't be alone in your final resting place. You'll have billions of tiny microbes and thousands of knowing insects, hungry for your company. Death might seem like the end, but it is really just the beginning of an eventful and pretty predictable process that turns the walking, talking version of you into a grinning skeleton.
Join us today as we break down the stages of decomposition with all the gaseous odors and waxy residue along the way. We'll explain how we measure these stages, why they happen and how they can even help us solve crimes. Welcome to our first spooky episode of the 2024 season, where we go on a journey to discover what happens to your body after you die.
That's what you're in for today on Impolite Society.
Sources:
https://aboutforensics.co.uk/decomposition/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7752770/#:~:text=These%20results%20provide%20insight%20into,to%20decay%20during%20human%20decomposition.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/rigor-mortis
https://www.vice.com/en/article/7b775g/how-to-avoid-being-an-exploding-corpse-814
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10816357/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320798000354?via%3Dihub
https://www.dal.ca/news/2020/10/29/life-after-death--how-insects-rise-from-the-dead-and-transform-c.html#:~:text=Insects%20start%20arriving%20in%20the,Sarcophagidae%20(flesh%20flies)%20families.&text=These%20early%20flies%20seek%20out%20prime%20real%20estate%20to%20deposit%20their%20eggs.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dust-to-dust/#:~:text=Marbling%20occurs%20after%20several%20days,one%20of%20its%20offensive%20odors.&text=After%20about%20a%20week%2C%20the,liquefy%20the%20body's%20soft%20tissue.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321792
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554464/
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Laura and Rachel are taking a little break but we will be back NEXT RELEASE DAY with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy this re-release of a topical episode from November 2021.
Food taboos are complicated and vary greatly by geography. There are no cultural universals when it comes to what animals are and aren't on the menu. In this episode, we're uncovering food taboos around the world. How some unlucky critters ended up as diet staples and what role religion plays in shaping our dinner plates.Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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Laura and Rachel are taking a little break for the rest of the summer but we will be back in October with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy these re-releases of some of our most popular episodes.
Nothing ruins a vacation faster than not being able to "let it go." Why do our bowels get so shy and how can we help our bodies make a movement when out of our comfort zone. Join us for this adventure on the alimentary canal, but hurry up, your connection to BM town is departing!Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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Laura and Rachel are taking a little break for the rest of the summer but we will be back in October with all new episodes of Impolite Society! In the meantime, enjoy these re-releases of some of our most popular episodes.
How did our birthday suits go from our natural state to being a crime? We expose the history of clothing and get to the naked truth of why nudity is so taboo in today’s episode of Impolite Society.
Sources:
BBC - Earth - We did not invent clothes simply to stay warm
Nudity and Public Decency Laws in America - HG.org
Why is public nudity illegal? The offense principle, the Bible, and taboos.
Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc., 501 U.S. 560 (1991) (cornell.edu)
Sex and Reason on JSTORGot your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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In this episode, Laura and Rachel delve into a bizarre but very real practice: eating dirt.
Women in the American South have been snacking on white dirt for generations and today we're taking a look at the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of what might be going on behind this regional craving. We're exploring geophagy, pica, and why in the world humans do the weird things we do.
Get dirty with us- we know you want to.
00:00 Introduction
00:36 The Southern Dirt-Eating Phenomenon
03:06 Kaolin and Kaolinite
09:18 Understanding Pica and Geophagy
15:08 Theories Behind Dirt-Eating
20:37 Pregnancy and Geophagia
23:10 The American South's White Dirt
24:09 White Dirt on Amazon
27:55 Cultural and Historical Perspectives
30:53 Food, Comfort, and Tradition
35:08 Concluding Thoughts
Sources:
https://bittersoutherner.com/eat-white-dirt
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/04/02/297881388/the-old-and-mysterious-practice-of-eating-dirt-revealed
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pgxwvk/the-american-south-is-still-eating-white-dirt
https://www.amazon.com/Grandmas-White-Dirt-Georgia-Kaolin/dp/B01M8MSIG0
https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/science-medicine/clay-eating/
https://www.adamforrester.com/eat-white-dirt
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0031938476901712
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3020602/
https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-023-00777-0#:~:text=Our%20results%20showed%20that%20females,%25)Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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Can spanking bring you closer to Jesus?. Dive into the world of Christian Domestic Discipline, as the gals explore its definition, historical background, and how it compares to BDSM dynamics. The discussion includes a look at what the Bible says about such practices and whether CDD constitutes abuse or consensual kink. With insights from subreddits and personal anecdotes, the hosts consider if these relationships are truly about spiritual guidance or if they are a cover for a fetish.
Tune in as they unpack the complexities and controversies surrounding this lifestyle in an engaging and thought-provoking episode.
00:00 Introduction
04:22 Discovering Christian Domestic Discipline
05:46 The Dynamics of Domestic Discipline
09:26 Christian Domestic Discipline Explained
10:49 The Four Big D's
13:36 Spanking Techniques and Guidelines
18:33 Alternative Punishments in CDD
20:08 Theological Justifications
23:39 Biblical Chastening Explained
24:37 Connecting the Dots: God, Husband, and Wife
25:43 Christian Domestic Discipline: A Sex Thing?
26:22 Exploring Reddit and Submissive Dynamics
34:36 Historical Context of Domestic Abuse
36:31 The Feminist Spin on Domestic Discipline
42:16 Final Thoughts and ConclusionsGot your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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In this bootylicious episode of Impolite Society, Laura and Rachel explore the color of your bum and the bizarre world of anal bleaching. From its rise in popularity due to reality TV in 2005 to its current obscure status, we delve into the procedure's purpose, history, and the reasons behind its appeal. We're exploring everything from societal beauty standards to the practical aspects, cost, and risks of the various bleaching methods used to get a perfect pink pucker.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter
01:30 The Rise of Anal Bleaching
02:07 Cultural References and Popularity
08:02 Personal Experiences and Research
15:15 The Science Behind Skin Pigmentation
29:08 Risks and Realities of Anal Bleaching
34:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/20200514105031/https://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/advice/a712/anal-bleaching/https://web.archive.org/web/20150215214927/http://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/advice/a712/anal-bleaching/
https://www.laweekly.com/anal-bleaching-from-porn-trend-to-mainstream-unnecessary-evil/
https://web.archive.org/web/20080709162751/http://www.villagevoice.com/2005-07-05/columns/britesmile-for-bungholes/
https://web.archive.org/web/20080709162751/http://www.villagevoice.com/2005-07-05/columns/britesmile-for-bungholes/
https://www.shaferplasticsurgery.com/general/absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-about-anal-bleaching/
https://www.lacolonrectalsurgeon.com/additional-specialties/anal-bleaching/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anal-bleaching
https://www.gq.com/story/butt-grooming
https://www.healthline.com/health/vaginal-bleaching
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What if the secret to a toned physique, isn't created in the gym, but rather in our guts?
In this episode of Impolite Society, hosts Rachel and Laura dive into the fascinating world of gut flora and fecal transplants. They discuss the role of the gut microbiome in our health and weight management, the history of fecal transplants, and the various modern methods used for these transplants (including the bold DIY method). They even look at the potential (though dubious) benefits of analingus as a way to get your hands on some good gut flora.
Get ready for a mix of science, history, and humor as they explore how poop might be the key to a healthier and hotter you.
00:00 Introduction to Gut Health and Fecal Transplants
01:20 Meet Your Hosts: Rachel and Laura
01:50 New Features and Listener Interaction
04:48 The Dangers of Antibiotics and C. diff
06:01 Catherine Duff's Story: A Fecal Transplant Pioneer
09:24 Historical and Modern Fecal Transplant Methods
15:11 The Science Behind Gut Flora and Weight Management
22:17 DIY Fecal Transplants: Catherine's Bold Move
24:44 Can Eating Ass Improve Your Gut Health?
30:21 Conclusion and Listener EngagementGot your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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Get ready for a faster, summer-ready format of Impolite Society!
In this episode of Impolite Society, Laura and Rachel dive deep into the grim reality of what happens to pedophiles in prison. Challenging Hollywood's portrayal and societal assumptions, we explore whether these offenders really get 'what's coming to them.' With a mix of dark humor and in-depth research, we discuss the daily lives, security levels, and eventual fate of these incarcerated individuals. This episode is not for the faint-hearted, but it offers a candid look into prison justice, supported by real-life cases and studies.
Sources:
https://www.pressherald.com/2015/02/17/many-sex-offenders-killed-by-inmates-in-california-prisons/https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/prison-living-hell-pedophiles/story?id=90004
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2011/11/jerry-sandusky-out-on-bail-are-child-molesters-tormented-in-american-prisons.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/feb/16/sex-offenders-killed-higher-rate-california-prison
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047235222001003#:~:text=Prison%20violence%20has%20been%20studied,interviews%20can%20assess%20complicated%20motivations.
https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/prison-life/special-tactics/how-sex-offenders-survive/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/ppmjy8/why-sex-offenders-are-getting-slaughtered-in-california-prisons-218
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259732982_We_have_to_take_these_guys_out_Motivations_for_Assaulting_Incarcerated_Child_Molesters
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047235222001003
https://globalnews.ca/news/6578746/inmate-confesses-child-molester-killing/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-20/prisoner-confesses-to-killing-2-molesters-in-letter-to-media-outlet
https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/prison-life/special-tactics/how-sex-offenders-survive/
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Exploring the Complexities and Ethics of Medically Assisted Death
In this episode of Impolite Society, Rachel and Laura delve into the controversial topic of medically assisted death, also known as assisted suicide or euthanasia. Zoraya ter Beek, a 28-year-old in the Netherlands who has chosen medically assisted death due to her mental health struggles, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the murky ethics of assisted suicide.
We'll explore the history, legality, and ethical debates surrounding medically assisted death across the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. Listeners will gain insights into the different methods, legal requirements, and the socioeconomic disparities impacting access to euthanasia- all while trying keeping this dark topic light hearted. With our characteristic bluntness, we'll discuss who gets to die with 'dignity,' the socioeconomic disparities at play, and how language shapes our perceptions of this final frontier. Buckle in for a messy and unapologetic ride through the moral quagmire of choosing your own end.Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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The world is obsessed with penises. From the penis shaped sports cars to the cod pieces of yore, phalluses have been top of mind since the dawn of time. Even in today’s cultures, the size of a man's dick plays a central role in defining their alpha status.
But is bigger REALLY better? Today we’re looking at dicks- the average and not-so average sizes, how human penises got their shape and size, and if it even matters. That’s what you’re in for today on Impolite Society.Got your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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Breastfeeding is a sacred relationship between a mother and child, where she continues to nourish it with her body. You might say there’s nothing more beautiful, unless your nursing someone else’s kid. Then to some, it’s sexual assault.
Breastfeeding calls out many complicated emotions, even when it’s with mother and child. But how did it get that way. In today’s episode we explore the sweeping cultural and societal changes that took breastfeeding from a normal part of the reproduction cycle to something much more taboo.
We’ll dig into this history to understand how these changes led to where we are today. That’s what you’re in for today, on Impolite SocietyGot your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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Today, we’re talking about cousins. Kissing cousins specifically, and some of the genetic malformations it may or may NOT produce.
If you live in America, the thought of kissing cousins probably makes you cringe. But outside of the Western world and throughout a lot of time, that wasn’t always the case. Throughout many wealthy families and cultures, it was and is considered par for the course. How was this taboo born and when did it really get it’s wings? That’s what you're in for today on Impolite Society.
https://www.science.org/content/article/how-early-christian-church-gave-birth-today-s-weird-europeanshttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/01/science/cousins-marriage-family-tree.html?auth=login-google1tap&login=google1tap
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/there-s-nothing-wrong-with-cousins-getting-married-scientists-say-1210072.html
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/what-scientists-found-after-analyzing-cases-of-inbreeding-in-the-uk
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/daily/graphics/cousins_042505.html?noredirect=on
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/go-ahead-kiss-your-cousin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2605922/
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/02/15/cousin-marriage-is-probably-fine-in-most-cases
https://www.nature.com/articles/hdy201325
https://www.the-sun.com/news/7232766/dupont-family-inbreeding-legacy-cousins-marriage/
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/prehistoric-humans-are-likely-to-have-formed-mating-networks-to-avoid-inbreeding
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Today we’re digging into the world of diapers and the adults who love them. We’ll dig into how adults role play being babies and how they put the lovers in diaper lovers. We’ll also take a look inside the mind of an adult baby to try to understand what draws them to the diaper lifestyle.
We’ll cover all this with many more messytidbits along the way. That’s what you’re in for today on Impolite Society.
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Fashion is a complicated world. Youthful women, beautiful clothes, and the whiff of culture and privilege is a heady mix. It’s no surprise that the trends and fads in fashion have had us chasing our tails for eons. But before there was heroin chic and body positivity movements, fashion was shaping our health in a completely different way. Turns out it’s not just the culture of fashion that’s toxic.
Today we’re exploring the deadly fashion trends of centuries past. Industrial waste, poison hats, and columns of fire are on the docket today and it might make you think twice about what threads you decide to rock at your next big social function.
That’s what you're in for today on Impolite Society.
00:00 The World of Fashion: A Toxic Legacy03:25 Historical Fashion: From TikTok Trends to Deadly Dyes
06:23 Aniline Dyes
19:17 Fiery Hoop Skirts
26:13 Felt Hats and Mercury Poisoning
37:00 The Legacy of Scheele's Green
46:06 Reflecting on the Dangers of Fashion and Industrial Chemicals
48:25 Share the Podcast and Stay Informed
Sources:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/toms-river-excerpt-on-aniline-dye/https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/MMG/MMGDetails.aspx?mmgid=448&toxid=79#:~:text=Aniline%20is%20irritating%20to%20the,acute%20or%20delayed%20hemolytic%20anemia
https://mollybrown.org/death-by-crinoline/
https://thecowkeeperswish.com/2018/08/06/the-crinoline-fires/
https://www.famsf.org/stories/poisons-part-i-the-mercurial-world-of-felt
https://corrosion-doctors.org/Elements-Toxic/Mercury-mad-hatter.htm
https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/05/02/scheeles-green-the-color-of-fake-foliage-and-death/
https://www.jezebel.com/the-arsenic-dress-how-poisonous-green-pigments-terrori-1738374597
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Secret sea labs, extraterrestrial intelligence and LSD experiments…. No this isn’t the plot of a new spy movie. This is the story of a very real experiment that took place in the U.S. virgin islands in the 1960s.
Join us as we tell the story of a scientist and intellectual who became obsessed with unlocking the secrets of language and the young, star-crossed lovers who would get entangled in the messy affair. This is a story of strange science, unorthodox experiments and interspecies love. And you’re going to hear it all today, on Impolite Society.
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Stories are unique to the human race. They inspire us, delight us, and cast the familiar world around us in a whole new light. Everyone has been wrapped up in a good story at some point in their lives- curled up with a book you can’t put down, binge watching television shows late into the night, or being so obsessed with a story you find yourself dreaming about it. And every one of us, at some point, has thought, “What if….”
Today we are entering the online world of fanfiction: what is it, who writes it, and why the subject matter often leans to the dark, the sexual, and the taboo.
That’s what we’re in for today on Impolite Society.
Sources:
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/02/surprising-18th-century-origins-fan-fiction/606532/
https://reporter.rit.edu/views/fanfiction-legal-battle-creativity
https://noraphoenix.com/2018/03/26/introduction-into-mpreg/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katienotopoulos/questions-about-mpreg-you-were-embarrassed-to-ask
https://www.reddit.com/r/AO3/comments/v9h4ae/analysis_of_the_top_fandoms_on_ao3_percentages/
https://screenrant.com/fan-ships-highest-number-fanworks-ao3-ranked/#keith-amp-lance-voltron-legendary-defender
https://archiveofourown.org/tagsGot your own thoughts? Text them to Impolite Society!
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La petite mort. This phrase, meaning the little death, is an old school French euphemism for Orgasms. But, what happens when our pursuit of these little deaths results in the big one? Around the globe, thousands die each year from these autoerotic fatalities, and those are just the ones where the family let the coroner put that down on paper.
So how does the five finger shuffle turn deadly? Today we're talking about masturbation and all the ways the grim reaper might catch you with your pants down. We'll explore the famous cases from the medical journals and how you can avoid a similar fate.
This episode is not for the squeamish, so buckle up because that's what you're in for today on Impolite Society.
Sources:
https://usstore.tenga.co/pages/globalreport2021https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3177356/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11453096/#:~:text=We%20report%20a%20case%20of,a%20sufficient%20amount%20of%20air.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/mar/23/drugsandalcohol.uknews2
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35315374/
https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/autoerotic-fatalities-power-hydraulics#:~:text=This%20article%20describes%20two%20cases,used%20a%20frontend%20loader%20shovel.
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