Grosse Île is a small island in the St. Lawrence and was once Canada's primary port of entry for immigrants. It was used to quarantine new immigrants to Canada for years, but what happens when a famine across the ocean causes the facilities to become overrun? The answer isn't pretty...

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Living in harsh and extreme environments has been a challenge for humans (and our hominin ancestors). Luckily, a few populations have developed genetic adaptations that have allowed survival in the extreme cold, high elevation, and deep depths.

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People have always liked making lists and what better lists are there than the most impressive and wonderful things to see. We explore the original Seven Wonders of the World as outlined by the ancient Greeks and then take on more modern interpretations.

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This episode we dive back into the fungi kingdom and talk about human interaction with fungus. We cover everything from food to drugs to space technology.

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There is the animal kingdom, there is the plant kingdom, and then there is the fungi kingdom (one could say the Mushroom Kingdom for all you Mario fans out there). It's a tall task to attempt to cover an entire kingdom in just a few episodes but we are up to the task.

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Most people have heard of Pink Floyd but far fewer have heard of Syd Barrett even though he was a founding member of the band and heavily influential in Pink Floyd's early success. Today's special guest, Warren, explains how both Syd's presence and absence from Pink Floyd played critical roles in the band's history.

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The relatively new science of Zoopharmacognosy is all about the study of animals that self-medicate. This science covers a wide range of animals and an equally wide range of medicines from plants to insects to resin.

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Magic and witchcraft is a universal theme among myths and legends. In this episode we explore Egyptian, Eastern European, Greek, and even Christian witches.

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