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The Origin of the Smile explores the surprising, and slightly unsettling, history behind one of humanity’s most familiar expressions. From its possible beginnings as a fear signal and gesture of submission to its role as social glue, cultural code, and digital shorthand, this episode traces how a baring of teeth meant to avoid violence became a symbol of joy, trust, and connection. Blending anthropology, biology, and cultural history, it reveals why smiles don’t always mean happiness—and why, despite everything, they still shape how we relate to one another every single day.

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Pickleball: Fad or Here to Stay?

It sounds like a joke. Pickleball. A sport that feels like it should involve a jar, a fork, and maybe a questionable sandwich. And yet—your parents play it, your neighbors won’t leave the court, and somehow your doctor is really into it too.

In this episode, Kat and William have a little fun poking at pickleball’s vibes-only reputation before digging into a very real question: is pickleball just a passing fad, or is it reshaping American recreation for good?

From its accidental invention by bored kids and inventive parents, to retirement communities, park takeovers, pro leagues, celebrity investors, and ESPN coverage, we explore how a funny-named game became the fastest-growing sport in the country. Along the way, we break down how it’s played, why it’s so addictive, and why it’s one of the rare sports where grandparents can genuinely outplay their grandkids.

Love it or roll your eyes at it—pickleball isn’t going away quietly. And after this episode, you’ll finally understand why.

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Turquoise Alert tells the story of what happens when a person goes missing—and the system meant to protect them stays silent. Using the tragic 2025 disappearance of 14-year-old Emily Pike as its emotional starting point, this episode explores why many missing Indigenous people don’t qualify for Amber or Silver Alerts, how those gaps have left families searching alone, and why a new alert system was created to address a long-ignored crisis. We unpack the origins, purpose, and limits of Turquoise Alerts, examine the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis that forced their creation, and ask a hard but necessary question: why did it take a new color for Indigenous lives to be treated with urgency?

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What if numbers could snitch?

In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore Benford’s Law—a strange mathematical rule where smaller digits appear far more often than larger ones. From worn-out log tables in the 1800s to modern fraud detection, elections, scientific research, and even pandemic data, this “numerical fingerprint” shows up everywhere.

We’ll break down how Benford’s Law works, where it comes from, how it’s used to spot deception, and why it feels almost spooky when it reveals hidden patterns in plain sight. It’s part math, part mystery, and proof that numbers have stories to tell—if you know how to listen.

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Why do we buy what we buy—often without realizing why?
In The Psychology of Marketing, we pull back the curtain on the subtle forces shaping your decisions every day. From colors, sounds, and scents to pricing tricks, cognitive biases, and emotional triggers, this episode explores how marketing is less about persuasion and more about psychology.

We’ll break down how the brain really makes choices, why “$9.99” works, how brands sell identity—not just products—and where influence crosses the line into manipulation. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to spot these tactics in the wild and slow the process down before your wallet reacts.

Because the most powerful marketing doesn’t feel like marketing at all—and once you understand it, you start seeing it everywhere.

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Gaslighting Explained: How to Protect Your Mind and Trust Yourself

What happens when you slowly stop trusting your own memory, instincts, and perceptions—and don’t even realize it’s happening? In this deeply reflective episode, we unpack gaslighting: a subtle but powerful form of psychological manipulation that erodes confidence, rewrites reality, and leaves people doubting their own minds. From everyday moments at home and work to its roots in history and pop culture, we break down how gaslighting works, how it differs from normal conflict, why it’s so effective on the human brain, and the real emotional and physical toll it takes. Most importantly, this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance on recognizing the warning signs, protecting yourself, and beginning the process of healing and reclaiming trust in yourself. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I’m just wrong,” this conversation is for you.

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During the Cold War, selling soda to the Soviet Union wasn’t just difficult—it was nearly impossible. The ruble wasn’t convertible, capitalism was suspect, and Coca-Cola was seen as pure American propaganda. So how did Pepsi pull it off?

This episode unpacks one of the strangest business deals in history: how Pepsi broke into the USSR through bartering, traded soda for vodka, and—briefly—became the owner of a Soviet naval fleet. From Khrushchev’s televised first sip to submarines changing hands, this is a story about soft power, creative capitalism, and the absurd ways the Cold War was quietly negotiated—one can at a time.

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Saltville, Virginia — “The Mineral That Won Wars”

Winter, 1863. Confederate soldiers chew on salt-cured meat. Civilians line up, ration cards in hand. No cannon fire echoes here—but this quiet Virginia town may matter more than any battlefield.

Long before refrigeration, salt meant survival. It preserved food, fed armies, sustained livestock, and powered economies. And deep in the mountains of southwestern Virginia sat one of the most valuable salt sources in North America.

This episode tells the forgotten story of Saltville—a place shaped by ancient seas, Indigenous knowledge, enslaved labor, and industrial fire. We follow how a single mineral made the town a Confederate lifeline, why Union troops risked everything to destroy it, and how salt works became battlefields in one of the earliest examples of total war.

From Ice Age megafauna to Civil War atrocities to toxic cleanup scars still visible today, Saltville reveals a hard truth of history: wars aren’t won by generals alone—but by the resources that keep armies alive.

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