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    Rockette Fox Presents: Fantastically Strange

    Lovers of all things strange, allow me to be your guide as we journey through peculiar tales, curious histories, and uncanny cases! Rockette Fox is a Korean-American storyteller, illustrator, performer, designer of oddities, and embracer of the strange. She’s spoken nationally on topics such as villainesses, diversity in media, storytelling, and folktales for over seven years.

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    A Strange Measure Mar 08, 2021
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    Unusual measurements in an episode inspired by the unlikeliest of places, this week we take a look at the journey of humble fork and how its measurements impact us, a a breakfast-related disaster measurement, and the true way to gauge your dog's age.
    If you'd like to support the show and get access to the weekly bonus stories - including this week's tale of the radioactive banana - for a mere $1 a month, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://publicism.info/history/useful/2.html
    • https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110714150949.htm
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_methylation#In_aging
    • https://www.newscientist.com/article/2224268-convert-your-dogs-age-into-human-years-using-this-new-formula/#:~:text=The%20seven%20dog%20years%20to,rule%20is%20a%20little%20off.
    • https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2018/09/14/what-is-the-waffle-house-index
    • https://www.newsweek.com/waffle-house-index-closures-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-fema-1494259


    Mysterious Ancestry Mar 01, 2021
    Show notes

    This week we’ve talked about interesting ancestry. Unique origins that involve DNA’s role in unearthing some interesting information as well as new questions including a previously unknown species of ancient human, a DNA test kit that gave some very unexpected ancestral origins, and the tale of a badass warrior and putting naysayers in their place.


    Our bonus story is about a woman who - on taking a DNA test with her children - discovered she wasn't the mother... of the children she had given birth to... To find out more and to support the show while getting access to the bonus stories for only $1 a month, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/feb/12/scientists-find-evidence-of-ghost-population-of-ancient-humans
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaic_humans
    • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6621319.stm
    • https://allthatsinteresting.com/viking-woman-dna


    Word Play Feb 22, 2021
    Show notes

    This week, thanks to an amazing suggestion from a wonderful member of chat, we are taking a look at some fascinating word origins - such as why the serious lack of opportunity by not having corn raised on a Plant Plant - as well as a few of my favorite words and meanings.
    We also now have swag! Beanies, totes, tees, and even a color change mug with a crow at fantasticallystrange.com/shop. Additionally, if you would like to support the show while getting access to the bonus stories for only $1 a month, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://www.quora.com/Why-does-the-word-plant-mean-both-vegetable-and-factory-Which-meaning-evolved-first
    • https://www.etymonline.com/word/plant
    • https://www.etymonline.com/word/farm#etymonline_v_39116
    • https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/gunpowder-plot
    • http://history.com/news/guy-fawkes-day-a-brief-history
    • https://time.com/5688255/you-guys/


    The Magic of Mushrooms Feb 15, 2021
    Show notes

    Not quite a plant, not really an animal - this week we are taking a look at three amazing tales of mushrooms! From fossils that unveil the true age of mushrooms, to how they are saving an environmentally impacted earth, to how they could positively impact the human footprint of death, join me for these mysterious mycelium stories.
    Our bonus story this week tells the cautionary tale of a man, magic mushrooms, and why injection is a bad idea... If you're bonus curious and want to learn more about supporting the podcast visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecular_clock
    • https://www.sciencealert.com/new-discovery-proves-fungi-were-around-way-earlier-than-anyone-expected
    • https://m.espacepourlavie.ca/en/role-mushrooms-nature#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20the%20mushroom%20helps,rotting%20wood%20or%20on%20excrement.
    • https://aem.asm.org/content/77/17/6076
    • https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/wild-ideas-in-science-mushrooms-could-save-the-world/
    • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127519308354#:~:text=Mycelium%20composites%20have%20customisable%20material,flooring%2C%20cabinetry%20and%20other%20furnishings.
    • https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-mycelium-revolution-is-upon-us/
    • https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31837964
    • https://www.businessinsider.com/burying-dead-bodies-environment-funeral-conservation-2015-10#memorial-parks-use-a-lot-of-space-and-resources-3
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/22/smarter-living/green-funeral-burial-environment.html
    • https://connectingdirectors.com/56089-mushroom-burial-suit-called-into-question
    • https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/15/first-funeral-living-coffin-made-mushroom-fibre-netherlands
    Grab Bag of Why Feb 08, 2021
    Show notes

    We're diving into the grab bag! You know the one, that bag of questions that have been hanging around just waiting for the right moment to find an answer, and some of this week's 'why's' will peek at why piggy banks are the lovable oinky creatures they are, why the Uncanny Valley is so... upsetting, and in honor of Valentine's week why the heart shape is, well, that shape.
    In keeping with the holiday - you know the one based on love, flowers, romance, chocolate, and cards - our bonus episode takes a look at a 'what happens when.' So to find out what happens when astronauts fart in space, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://thefinancialbrand.com/24204/history-of-piggy-banks/
    • https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-identify-possible-source-of-the-uncanny-valley-in-the-brain#:~:text=Scientists%20have%20identified%20mechanisms%20in,human%2Dlike%20agents%20than%20others.
    • https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-uncanny-valley-human-look-alikes-put-us-on-edge/
    • https://www.history.com/news/what-is-the-origin-of-the-heart-symbol
    • https://time.com/4662675/valentines-day-heart-shape-origins/


    Strange Sounds Feb 01, 2021
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    In this week's episode, we dive into the intriguing world of sound. It's all around us, it is such a primal part of our makeup and history, but what sorts of strange mysteries does it hold? We will look at interesting sound facts, how scientists are bringing back a mummy's voice, and earworms - get out of my head, get into my heart.... damnit...
    This week's bonus episode is about the amazing musicality of one seemingly unassuming little bird. To find out more, learn how to support, and take a peek, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-science-thunder#:~:text=If%20you%20count%20the%20number,a%20safe%20place%20while%20counting.
    • http://www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/curriculum-blogs/physics-blogs/loud-strange-and-weird-the-amazing-science-of-sound
    • https://www.seeker.com/oetzi-the-icemans-voice-recreated-2011768070.html
    • https://allthatsinteresting.com/reconstructed-mummy-voice
    • https://www.livescience.com/58120-why-songs-get-stuck-in-head.html
    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/psychologists-identify-why-certain-songs-get-stuck-in-your-head/
    Haunting Science: Vampires Jan 25, 2021
    Show notes

    This week, we look at some science surrounding those classic sun-shy, horror icons of the night with that little habit for blood: vampires, including a scientist who built a calculator to see how long humanity would last in various vampire outbreak scenarios, the nutritional drawbacks to a blood-only diet, and how fangs might impact your life.
    This week's bonus episode is about the science of blood and youth - and using blood to regain youth... To find out more, learn how to support, and take a peek, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-how-new-simulations-can-predict-the-spread-of-future-pandemics-134217
    • https://www.sciencealert.com/this-calculator-shows-you-how-scared-you-should-be-of-a-vampire-apocalypse
    • http://www.m-hikari.com/ams/ams-2013/ams-9-12-2013/strielkowskiAMS9-12-2013.pdf
    • https://www.omnicalculator.com/other/humans-vs-vampires
    • https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170224-what-food-would-keep-you-alive-the-longest
    • https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326132#protein
    • https://particle.scitech.org.au/food/is-it-really-bad-to-drink-blood/#:~:text=Unlike%20other%20meal%20supplements%2C%20however,to%20live%20on%20blood%20alone.
    • https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/could-i-live-as-a-vampire-by-just-drinking-blood/
    • https://today.duke.edu/2014/06/chewnerves
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_bat
    • https://ebay.to/3k3VjCE
    Rest in Pieces Jan 18, 2021
    Show notes

    There is something sacred about the remains of those who have passed before us, however that doesn’t seem to always stop some from interfering with the dearly departed. This week, I take you on a journey of a few stories where the pieces of a few didn’t find the rest that seems guaranteed when we all take that final sleep.
    This week's bonus episode is about Napoleon's penis. I really am just going to leave it at that. To find out more, learn how to support, and take a peek, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/galileo-galilei
    • http://galileo.rice.edu/fam/marina.html
    • https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/galileos-middle-finger-rests-in-a-glass-egg-in-florence/
    • https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/galileos-middle-finger
    • https://searchingforgalileo.wordpress.com/2014/07/02/the-strange-story-of-galileos-final-burial-place/
    • https://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/28/obituaries/oona-o-neill-chaplin-dies-at-66-she-lived-in-the-shadow-of-fame.html
    • https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a42681/charlie-chaplin-oona-oneill-love-story/
    • https://www.charliechaplin.com/en/articles/21-overview-of-his-life
    • https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/grave-robbers-steal-charlie-chaplins-body
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._W._Murnau
    • https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/03/28/unknown-perpetrators-broke-into-the-grave-of-the-famous-film-director-w-f-murnau-stole-his-skull-and-possibly-performed-an-occult-ritual/
    Fatale Femmes Jan 11, 2021
    Show notes

    There is a mystique around assassins - creeping through dark shadows with silencers in one hand and a cocktail in the other. Media and daydreams have given these very historically real roles glitz, glamor, and tragic prestige. Of course, if I am going to cover assassins I wanted to take a look at some stories of a few of the most intriguing women assassins I could find. Who were they? What did they do? And what happened to them?
    This week's bonus episode sparked the topic for me and features a story of a private vendetta that captured the heart of a nation, allowing our assassin to get off scot free. To find out more, learn how to support, and take a peek, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
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    Sources

    • https://allthatsinteresting.com/charlotte-corday
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Hyon-hui
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Air_Flight_858
    • https://www.history.com/news/dutch-resistance-teenager-killed-nazis-freddie-oversteegen
    Strange Medicine Jan 04, 2021
    Show notes

    This week we take a look at some of the twists and turns from the past, present, and as we head into the future in the strange world of medical science from smoke in the last place you might want it, to a tale of an incredible two-hand transplant, to a leafy green heart complete with human cells!
    If you don't want the medical marvels to cease, our bonus story this week takes a look at the shocking history of a self-electrocution based fashion piece. To find out more, learn how to support, and take a peek, visit patreon.com/rockettefox.
    *    Content note: This week’s episode may contain language that some might not find to be their cup of tea for younger ears. While there will be nothing too graphic nor racy, I would rate this one at PG-13 so just use discretion. Thanks!
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    Sources

    • https://historydaily.org/blowing-smoke-up-your-ass-literal-meaning-medical-practice
    • https://www.livescience.com/hand-transplant-skin-lighten.html
    • https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/spinach#:~:text=Spinach%20(Spinacia%20oleracea)%20is%20a,loaded%20with%20nutrients%20and%20antioxidants.
    • https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/03/human-heart-spinach-leaf-medicine-science/
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