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Valentine's Day, the most made-up of holidays? We dive into its bizarre origins, from Roman fertility rites involving animal sacrifices to Christian saints and mass-produced cards. Is it a celebration of love or just capitalism at its finest? Find out! #ValentinesDay #History #Pagan #Commercialism #Love #Relationships

From birds being government drones to 5G causing COVID, conspiracy theories are wild. But how do people believe this stuff? We explore the craziest theories, from flat earth to the moon landing hoax. Is it all just a joke gone too far? #ConspiracyTheories #BirdsArentReal #FlatEarth #MoonLanding #Area51 #QAnon

Discussing the top 10 news stories, the conversation begins with the controversial ice agent shooting in Minneapolis. Renee Good's name is remembered as she blocked agents, and was fatally shot. The nuances of the situation are being explored. #IceAgent #Minneapolis #NewsStories #Controversy #ReneeGood

From Lord of the Rings and Star Wars to Dungeons & Dragons and comic books, join us as we share our favorite sci-fi and fantasy franchises! Which ones do you love? What should we discuss next? #SciFi #Fantasy #LordOfTheRings #DungeonsAndDragons #StarWars #Comics

Effin' White People dive into the Satanic Panic of the '80s and '90s, from discredited books and recovered memory therapy to the McMartin Preschool trial and moral panics fueled by societal change. They explore the roots in McCarthyism, the role of the Church of Satan, and the pop culture it spawned. Like and subscribe for more! #SatanicPanic #80s #90s #MoralPanic #McMartinTrial #DungeonsAndDragons #EffinWhitePeople

From getting drunk in 'Murica to warding off evil spirits with bear dances, New Year's traditions are wild. Hear about breaking dishes in Denmark, grapes in Spain, and why you shouldn't eat chicken on New Year's! Don't be rapey. Watch your drink. And tell us about your traditions below! #NewYearsEve #Traditions #Hogmanay #BearDance #NewYears

Remember neon, big hair, and MTV from the 80s? What about JNCOs, grunge, and Harry Potter from the 90s? Two pals discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) trends of these decades. It's a nostalgia trip! #80sFashion #90sFashion #Grunge #MTV #JNCOs #Nostalgia

Explore the origins of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. From Celtic Samhain to Roman Saturnalia and the Christian influence, discover the surprising truths behind these holiday traditions and how they've evolved. Focus on community and connection this season. #Holidays #History #Pagan #Christmas #Thanksgiving #Halloween #Community

Two people discuss the federal government's actions in Memphis and other cities, questioning the legality and motivations behind it. They delve into the violation of constitutional rights and compare it to historical events. They also touch on other topics, such as state rights, education, and voter turnout. #constitution #politics #civilrights #government #Tennessee #Democrat #Republican

Exploring the parallels between current events and the rise of fascism, the discussion touches on propaganda, the stifling of dissenting voices, and the responsibility to protect vulnerable children. They also discussed the Epstein files. Have you felt this? #fascism #freespeech #propaganda #EpsteinFiles #politics #currentEvents