997: Lightning Strikes, Bucket List Bankruptcy, & Microcheating

Today we learn what happens to your body when you're struck by lightning, why some people don't feel anything, and why many victims believe they are human lightning rods. We find out about the one Minnesota town that is not on Google Earth, the reason they don't want to be included, and why we think they're hypocrites. We find out why some sick people who defy their terminal prognosis are mad when they continue to live. We find out what "microcheating" is and debate whether it's fair to get mad if your partner "likes" another person's pics on Instagram or sends flirty texts. We discuss an article that argued there is no such thing as psychopaths, and why we're pretty sure it was written by a psychopath.

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00:00 - From Laryngitis to Lacrosse Vegas: Wild Parent Night Stories

07:01 - Prepping for Pittsburgh & Our 1000th Episode Celebration

11:35 - The Physical & Psychological Impact of Lightning Strikes

27:58 - The Minnesota Town That Doesn't Want to Be on Google Earth

36:53 - When Outliving a Terminal Prognosis Becomes a Problem

51:07 - Is Liking Instagram Photos Considered Microcheating?

1:00:12 - Debunking Psychopaths and Body Shaming Hitler (Allegedly)

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