#042 - Yule Be Jolly 2023

Strange Realm

Yule be loving tonight's episode as we delve into strange science topics like the zap of an electric eels mutating the animals around it under certain conditions, how the field of wood nanotechnology just might have the answer for biodegradable screens soon as they rapidly develop the technology of transparent wood, and a new medication may lengthen the lives of large dog breeds. We then take a look at the holiday of Yule, the Winter Solstice, and discuss the traditions and lore of the pagan midwinter feast. After the break, we continue our reading series and Frobisher reads more of the paranormal classic, "Darkness Walks: The Shadow People Among Us," by Jason Offutt.

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Notes:
- Zap from an Electric Eel changes sea critters genes?
https://www.sciencealert.com/a-zap-from-an-electric-eel-could-give-nearby-organisms-new-genes
- Scientists are developing transperant wood
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-are-developing-transparent-wood/
- A drug to extend the lives of large dogs might be coming soon https://www.axios.com/2023/11/29/dogs-drug-extend-longevity
- Yule lore and traditions
https://www.sacredearthjourneys.ca/blog/traditions-and-symbols-of-yule/
https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/scottish-christmas-2023-here-are-12-old-traditions-and-customs-from-christmas-in-scotland-aka-yule-3926011
- Darkness Walks:
https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Walks-Shadow-People-Among/dp/1933665378/
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnusualArt/comments/fxxamz/shadow_people_by_me/

Intro music: "Banned from Living" by Gloomcvlt
Outro music: "The Outlands, Pt. 2" by The Abyss
Background art: "The Time Machine" by Interesni Kazki (AEC)

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