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White Trash by Nancy Isenberg: It is a dryer book, but with the most consecutive information and follows 400 years of American History. It primarily focuses on class disparity and relation throughout American history

Caste by Isabel : Discusses the American Caste system through research as well as stories of real people and every day experiences.  

Black AF History  by Michael Harriot: Tells the history of America in a funny, informative, woke, and enlightening way

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This week we cover some of the Myths that make America and how those come into play today. We have some big talks about what is going on in the world. We cover how most people see class, pilgrims, the truths of the colonies, and John Smith. We drink American beverages with Christina having Dr. Pepper, Evan having Bing energy drink, and Karina drinking a patriotic wine. Episode mentioned about the History of Smoking and a bunch of other terrible things: Things that Keep Me Up At Night Episode 7: How Do You Sell Death https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore

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We do cover the topic of female genital mutilation in this episode. Listen at your discretion.  

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The Woman They Could Not Silence  by Kate Moore

https://www.desertflowerfoundation.org/en/what-is-fgm.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAkc28BhB0EiwAM001TYg9xWHah_gdDUMsinv_JgzhAv1lQ6e9dRUBYaNQ_mqGGiDWU1hMihoCzMgQAvD_BwE

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"Unruly Women are always Witches, no matter what century we’re in."
 -Roxane Gay 2015

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The Woman They Could Not Silence  

Kate Moore

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The first Lil Sips covers a wide range of stories this week from the origins of the story of Jack and Jill(Christina), the start of World War I (Josh), the origin of the C word (Karina), and a woman who birthed rabbits(Nevada). Most sources stated in episode or in notes. 

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https://theestablishment.co/a-brief-history-of-the-cunt-a755b5df4a4/index.html

https://www.michigandaily.com/statement/cunt-a-powerful-name-for-a-beautiful-thing/

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/More-Nursery-Rhymes/

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This week the girls challenge the  long-standing historical narratives, which often portrayed women as passive and secondary to men, existing primarily for male pleasure and procreation. In contrast, we emphasize the vital contributions of women to early human survival and societal development, asserting that women were central to the evolution of humanity.

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Who Cooked the Last Supper by Rosalind Miles 

Scientist Still Stumped By The Evolution of Human Breasts by Bridget Alex

https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/scientists-still-stumped-by-the-evolution-of-human-breasts

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This week, The Sip and Saga Society dives into the notorious 1892 murder case of the Borden Family in Fall River, Massachusetts. Set against the backdrop of a bustling industrial town, we’ll unpack the family dynamics and the tensions that spiraled into tragedy. We’ll shine a light on Lizzie’s complicated relationships, especially with her stepmom, along with the strange circumstances around the murders. Even with conflicting stories and no solid proof, Lizzie was found not guilty, capturing the media’s attention and public curiosity. This case remains a fascinating chapter in American crime history, partly because it was one...

Elizabeth Bathory's story is one you may not be able to forget! Born into Hungarian nobility in the late 16th century, she married young at 14 and took over managing her husband's estate while he was off at war.  She became infamous for her brutal treatment of servants and was rumored to have tortured and killed hundreds of young girls, believing that bathing in their blood would keep her young. Even with all the evidence piling up against her, she was never really put on trial; instead, she ended up under house arrest in a remote castle, where she died i...

Nando and his companions prepare for a final expedition to escape the Andes after surviving a plane crash. Facing extreme cold and altitude sickness, they struggle through a perilous climb of nearly 17,000 feet. Tensions arise over the urgency to leave, but driven by memories of loved ones, they descend toward rescue. After encountering a man who aids them, Nando guides rescuers back to the crash site, ensuring help reaches the remaining survivors. The ordeal teaches him that love is a powerful force that sustains life even in suffering. 

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After a plane crash in the Andes, a group of Uruguayan rugby players faces despair when search efforts are abandoned. As starvation sets in, they reluctantly resort to cannibalism. Nando emerges as a leader, planning a dangerous expedition to find supplies and eventually the crash's tail section. Despite facing harsh conditions and dwindling hope, they salvage food and a radio. An avalanche further complicates their survival, but their determination drives them to seek rescue amidst the moral dilemmas and psychological toll of their ordeal.

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Miracle in the Andes by Nando Perrado

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This week the girls cover the story of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes Mountains. The plane was  Fairchild twin-engine turboprop  carrying the Old Christians Rugby Club from Montevideo to Santiago  when bad weather forced it to land in Mendoza, Argentina. The team and their supporters spent the night exploring Mendoza before attempting the journey across the Andes. Despite warnings of dangerous turbulence, the pilots decided to proceed. However, the plane crashed into a snow-covered glacier in the Andes, leaving 32 survivors in dire conditions. With no help on the way and facing extreme cold and hunger, the survivors endured uni...

In a continuation of our Toilet Paper Series we cover how the Greeks and Romans used various methods for personal hygiene, with Greeks favoring rough stones or leeks and Romans using communal sponges on sticks. In medieval Europe, cloth was commonly used and reused for wiping, with wealthier individuals employing specialized attendants for the task. The invention of paper in China eventually influenced Western hygiene practices, though paper was initially criticized for its ineffectiveness. In the late 19th century, Seth Wheeler's innovations led to the commercialization of perforated toilet paper rolls, revolutionizing the industry. The Scott Paper Company, later...

The Olympics, a 16-day sporting event with opening and closing ceremonies, involve massive costs, such as the $49.96 billion spent on Sochi 2014. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), a non-governmental organization, oversees the Games, which feature athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. The modern Olympics, revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, have evolved significantly, including more women's events and diverse sports, while some original competitions like live pigeon shooting and club swinging have disappeared.

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This week the girls discuss the history of toilet paper using the book   Wiped by Ronald H. Blumer as a source.  Imagine visiting a 2,000-year-old Roman communal toilet and wondering how people managed to clean up after themselves. This curiosity uncovers a fascinating history of human hygiene practices. Ancient Greeks used stones and sponges, while medieval Europeans often reused cloth. It wasn't until the 19th century that toilet paper became widely available. Through the ages, the subject of defecation has been surrounded by stigma, influencing how different cultures approached cleanliness and sanitation. 

Pole dancing has roots in European Maypole rituals and Indian Mallakhamb, evolving into performance art in 18th-century American circuses. Modern pole dancing gained popularity as a fitness discipline in the early 2000s, led by figures like Fawnia Mondey and Sheila Kelley. By 2009, the International Pole Sports Federation formalized the sport with established rules and competitions.

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The discovery of radium in 1898 by Pierre and Marie Curie, along with their assistant G. Bemont, sparked both fascination and commercial exploitation. Marketed as "Liquid Sunshine," radium fetched exorbitant prices and was touted as a cure-all, from cancer treatment to youth restoration. Its luminescent properties also led to its use in self-luminous paint for watches and dials, notably by young women in factories during World War I. Despite assurances of safety, these "Radium Girls" suffered severe health consequences, sparking legal battles that established important precedents in labor rights and workplace safety regulations in the late 1920s and 1930s.

This week the girls cover the story of Margaret Lovatt from St. Thomas island.  In the 1960's she teamed up with a neuroscientist to teach dolphins human language. They built a lab funded by NASA and the Navy, complete with a "Dolphinarium" flooded with water.  Lovatt spent days with Peter the dolphin, trying to get him to say "Hello Margaret," which turned out to be quite a challenge—Shocking! Their quirky journey is captured in the documentary "The Girl Who Talked to Dolphins."

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Nestled within the Ozark Mountains, Eureka Springs blossomed in 1879 as a haven of healing springs, attracting comfort-seekers from far and wide. Guided by Governor Powell Clayton's vision, Eureka Springs flourished.   The Crescent Hotel opened in 1886 as a lavish retreat perched atop Crescent Mountain. Over time, the hotel transitioned into the Crescent College for Women, only to later fall into the hands of Norman Baker, a fraudulent figure who exploited its reputation for his notorious cancer clinic, enduring periods of decline and destruction. Despite setbacks, Marty and Elise Roenigk's restoration efforts in the late 1990s preserved the Crescent's historic allure w...