The Infinite Universe Midweek Musings podcast

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It's Time to Talk About Time: Revisited In the final episode of Midweek Musings, Evie revisits the very first episode "It's Time To Talk About Time."

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The Effects of a Musical Childhood 16:46

12 weeks ago16:46

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The Effects of a Musical Childhood Much research has been done to prove that growing up playing an instrument or singing can lead to benefits throughout your entire life. As someone who can attest to this fact first hand, Evie outlines the many ways in which a musical childhood still impacts her life.…

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Cause of Death: Diet Coke? 15:31

13 weeks ago15:31

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Cause of Death: Diet Coke? Tonight on Midweek Musings, find out once and for all what's truly worse for you: Diet Coke, with its sugar alternatives, or regular Coke, packed with grams and grams of sugar.

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The Mandela Effect 17:00

14 weeks ago17:00

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The Mandela Effect Have you ever been sure you were remembering something correctly, only to find out you were wrong all along? What about when a whole group of people collectively remembers the same thing wrong? This week's episode of Midweek Musings is all about The Mandela Effect.

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Microplastics: Should We Be Worried? 12:34

15 weeks ago12:34

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Microplastics: Should We Be Worried? Since the 1960s, plastic has become ubiquitous in our everyday lives. Because of that, countless microscopic pieces of plastic have infiltrated every ecosystem on our planet. We've likely all heard of microplastics and how they can poorly impact our health, but is any of that true? Should we be so worried about microplastics if they're unavoidable?…

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Art, Literature, and Mental Illness 10:33

16 weeks ago10:33

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Art, Literature, and Mental Illness There is an undeniable connection between artists, writers, and mental illness. From Vincent Van Gogh to Michelangelo to Sylvia Plath, many famous, successful people in creative professions have struggled with mental illnesses. The question that remains is whether or not these people are creative because of their mental illness, or spite of it.…

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Black Holes 13:39

17 weeks ago13:39

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Black Holes Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a black hole? What happens in a place that literally absorbs light and makes it impossible to see inside? On this episode of "Midweek Musings," learn about the parts of a black hole and what might happen to you if you fell inside one.

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Lifespan Relativity 12:48

19 weeks ago12:48

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Lifespan Relativity Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be a fly and only live for 24 hours? This week on "Midweek Musings," learn about whether time feels the same to different species, a topic we're calling "Lifespan Relativity."

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting College 17:12

20 weeks ago17:12

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting College In the spirit of Evie's last semester of college, listen this week as she shares what she wishes someone would have told her about college before starting several years ago.

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Tipping Culture 16:14

21 weeks ago16:14

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Tipping Culture In the past few years, the rise of "tip screens" asking the customer to tip as much as 30% in some cases has given way to frustration about the state of tipping culture in America. How did we get here? Listen to find out!

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The Dark History Of The British Museum 20:07

22 weeks ago20:07

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The Dark History Of The British Museum It's one of the most visited museums in the world and displays over 2 million years of human history. Here's the catch: many of the nearly 8 million artifacts in the museum's collection were taken from other cultures against their will. In this week's episode, learn about how the British Museum has been stealing from oppressed groups of people for centuries.…

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Are Soulmates A Thing? 14:51

23 weeks ago14:51

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Are Soulmates A Real Thing? Whether you like it or not, it's nearly Valentine's Day, which means Midweek Musings is questioning a lovey-dovey topic: are soulmates real? Listen in to find out if there's any proof that "the one" is out waiting for you.

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The Genius of C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia (With Chloe Breitbach) 21:41

24 weeks ago21:41

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The Genius of C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia (With Chloe Breitbach) Avid readers and movie buffs would agree that the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis and adapted into a movie trilogy, are some of the greatest stories of all time. What makes them so great and insightful? This week, Evie is joined once again by special guest, Chloe Breitbach, to break down some of the finer points of what makes the Narnia series so genius.…

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How Do I Know I Exist? 11:04

25 weeks ago11:04

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How Do I Know I Exist? We've discussed what it means to be real, but how do we know we exist? Is there any way to prove that? What if YOU are the only conscious, thinking human being- is there a way to prove that your friends are real too? Let's talk about a quintessential "Midweek Musings" topic.

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Why "The Wizard of Oz" Was Actually A Horror Movie for The Actors 18:39

26 weeks ago18:39

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Why "The Wizard of Oz" Was Actually A Horror Movie for The Actors "The Wizard of Oz." It's been named the most influential movie of all time, the most viewed movie of all time, and at the time of its production, was the most expensive movie ever created. In the first week of "Midweek Musings" Season 5, we peel back the technicolor mask to uncover the hidden side of the biggest movie of all time.…

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Conspiracy Theory Speed-Run 28:39

33 weeks ago28:39

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Conspiracy Theory Speed-Run It's the 50th episode and final episode of Season 4! Buckle up as Evie debunks several of the world's most infamous conspiracy theories. Links mentioned in the episode: Click here to see the many Denver International Airport conspiracy theories: https://www.denver.org/blog/post/myths-denver-airport/ Click here to see images from the moon landing: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/moon-landing-conspiracy-theories-debunked…

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The Death Penalty 20:44

35 weeks ago20:44

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The Death Penalty Capital punishment dates back to early human history, but only in the past one hundred years has it become controversial. This week, Evie discusses the history of the death penalty, and some of the modern takes we have on it today. To learn more about the death penalty in America, click here: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/curriculum/high-school/about-the-death-penalty/history-of-the-death-penalty…

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The Commercialism of the Holidays 25:00

36 weeks ago25:00

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The Commercialism of the Holidays Have you ever noticed how early the Christmas season starts? How about how much you have to buy to have a "good Halloween?" What about the amount of food wasted on Thanksgiving? As we enter the holiday season, let's reflect on the commercialism and consumerism that tends to drive annual traditions.…

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Why I Hate Sigmund Freud 24:08

37 weeks ago24:08

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Why I Hate Sigmund Freud When Sigmund Freud said that every little boy is in love with his mother, did he know how prolific that idea would become Sigmund Freud's creepy psychological ideas have been taught for years on end, but why? Join Evie in the first week back from "Midweek Mysteries" as she discusses why she hates Sigmund Freud.…

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Will Spirits Push My Car Across A Bridge? (Midweek Mysteries With Trina Schmadeke) 11:47

40 weeks ago11:47

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Will Spirits Push My Car Across A Bridge? (Midweek Mysteries With Trina Schmadeke) The legend of Matsell Bridge, in Linn County, Iowa, says that if you drive your car out to the middle of the bridge in the dead of night and put your car in neutral, unseen spirits will push you to the other side. Join host Evie, and her friend, Trina, as they take you directly to the scene to see if their car will truly be pushed by spirits. Click here to read more about Matsell Bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsell_Bridge Check out last year's episodes of Midweek Mysteries: https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-legend-of-edinburgh-manor/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-footsteps-upstairs/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-dad-to-the-bone/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-villisca-axe-murders/…

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Schoolhouse Horror Stories (Midweek Mysteries) 16:42

41 weeks ago16:42

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Schoolhouse Horror Stories (Midweek Mysteries) It's almost inevitable that a closed-down, run-down old school will be home to a few haunts, but did you know of two haunted schools right here in Iowa (one of them is right next to Evie's hometown)? Join us this week for another week of chills as we explore school house hauntings. Check out last year's episodes of Midweek Mysteries: https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-legend-of-edinburgh-manor/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-footsteps-upstairs/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-dad-to-the-bone/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-villisca-axe-murders/…

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The Tales of Two Cemeteries (Midweek Mysteries) 18:35

42 weeks ago18:35

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The Tales of Two Cemeteries (Midweek Mysteries) IT'S THE RETURN OF MIDWEEK MYSTERIES! Every Wednesday in October, join Evie as she strays from her usual philosophical discussions and instead delves into some spooky, perhaps sinister stories, originating from around the state of Iowa. This week, hear about two legendary cemeteries in Iowa City and Davenport that will be sure to give you a chill as we enter the Halloween season. Check out last year's episodes of Midweek Mysteries: https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-legend-of-edinburgh-manor/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-footsteps-upstairs/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-dad-to-the-bone/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-mysteries-the-villisca-axe-murders/…

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How Long Do Humans Have Left? 22:03

43 weeks ago22:03

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How Long Do Humans Have Left? It's no secret that humans have already made a huge impact on our planet in the short time we've been around. This begs the question, how long do humans have left? Is our population growing too fast for the planet to sustain? Read for more info on a brief history of Earth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Earth Click here for Earth's all-time population graph: https://ourworldindata.org/population-growth-over-time…

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Why Is American Politics So Polarized? 18:04

44 weeks ago18:04

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Why Is American Politics So Polarized? Blurb: With 2024 being an election year, we are constantly reminded of the political divide that is currently plaguing our country. How did we get here, and is there any benefit of having political parties despite all the problems that arise because of them? To read more about polarization of politics in America, check out these links: https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/09/polarization-democracy-and-political-violence-in-the-united-states-what-the-research-says?lang=en¢er=global https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/01/20/polarization-science-evolution-psychology/…

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The Space-Time Continuum 18:49

45 weeks ago18:49

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The Space-Time Continuum "There's a rip in the space-time continuum," a commonly heard phrase in science-fiction, but does it have any merit in the real world? This week, Evie breaks down what exactly people mean when they talk about the space-time continuum, and how it eventually will be torn apart at the seams. To read more about The Big Rip, check out this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Rip To listen to related episodes of Midweek Musings, click these links: https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-musings-its-time-to-talk-about-time/ https://sauthebuzz.com/midweek-musings-the-infinite-universe/…

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The Generational Divide 25:21

46 weeks ago25:21

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The Generational Divide Are Boomers really out of touch? Do Millennials really only care about taking and posting selfies? Why do we care so much about the characteristics associated with each generation? This week, Evie breaks down the differences between generations, and why we pay so much attention to them today. To read more about generational analysis, check out the Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/ To follow Midweek Musings on https://www.instagram.com check out: https://www.instagram.com/midweek.musings/…

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The Lone Gunman 21:20

47 weeks ago21:20

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The Lone Gunman In the first episode of "Midweek Musings" Season 4, join Evie as she discusses and debunks the John F. Kennedy Assassination, and why people have reason to believe it wasn't as simple as a disillusioned, lone gunman. To view the official records of the JFK assassination, visit the National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk For a diagram of the "single bullet theory," visit Eye Magazine: https://www.eyemagazine.com/feature/article/bullet-point To follow us on Instagram, check out @midweek.musings…

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Mind Over Matter? 14:56

1 year ago14:56

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Mind Over Matter? Have you ever wondered if the mind can truly go farther than the physical body? Can you think your way out of uncomfortable or painful situations? In the last episode of season three, Evie will discuss the common phrase of "mind over matter."

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Life's Little Questions 16:53

1 year ago16:53

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Life's Little Questions On "Midweek Musings," we spend a lot of time discussing life's biggest questions. But what about some of the smaller ones? They're just as important! This week, Evie speed-runs a plethora of little musings about life.

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Are We Living In the Matrix? 22:08

1 year ago22:08

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Are We Living In the Matrix? Have you ever noticed a "glitch" in the matrix? Have you ever felt that maybe we are all living in a simulation? This week on "Midweek Musings," host Evie Breitbach will discuss whether living in a simulated world is a true possibility now or in the future as well as some insight into the concept of "reality."…

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The Sinking of the Titanic: Who's At Fault? 21:26

1 year ago21:26

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The Sinking of the Titanic: Who's At Fault? When the Titanic sank just over 112 years ago, it was due to many factors all coming together to create the perfect storm. But who's fault is it really? Was it the boat's designers? Its captain? The lookouts? Listen and find out.

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Chaos Theory 13:14

1 year ago13:14

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Chaos Theory If you've ever watched or read Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park, you may have heard of Chaos Theory, but what does that really mean humans don't truly have control of anything?

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Hot Takes 22:46

1 year ago22:46

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Hot Takes Have you ever had an opinion you knew you should keep to yourself? That's a hot take! On this week's episode of "Midweek Musings," Evie will discuss your hot takes, and whether they are valid or not.

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Women of History You Didn't Know About 25:02

1 year ago25:02

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Women of History You Didn't Know About So often throughout history, women's accomplishments have been overlooked and gone unacknowledged. In honor of Women's History Month, Evie shares the stories of remarkable women from history that you probably didn't know about.

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Astrology: Fact Or Fiction? 21:57

1 year ago21:57

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Astrology: Fact Or Fiction? Are Geminis really two-faced? Are Leos actually confident? Is life truly harder when Mercury is in retrograde? Find out on this week's episode of "Midweek Musings" as Evie settles once and for all whether astrology is true, or something made up to entertain us.

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Are You Really What You Eat? 10:29

1 year ago10:29

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Are You Really What You Eat? Growing up, we all heard the phrase, "You are what you eat," but how well does that really hold up against science? Join host of "Midweek Musings," Evie Breitbach, to get to the bottom of this question!

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The Surprising Logic Of Leap Years 18:15

1 year ago18:15

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The Surprising Logic Of Leap Years Every four years, we add an extra day to February- but why? How did we get here? This week, "Midweek Musings" host, Evie Breitbach, explains the history and science behind leap years.

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Will AI Fall in Love With Me? (Midweek Matchmaking Part 2) 24:29

1 year ago24:29

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Will AI Fall in Love With Me? (Midweek Matchmaking Part 2) Last week, Evie dove into the 36 Questions That Lead to Love in the attempt to make an AI chatbot fall in love with her. This is the dramatic ending to that story, and you won't want to miss it.

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Will AI Fall in Love With Me? (Midweek Matchmaking Part 1) 25:16

1 year ago25:16

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Will AI Fall in Love With Me? (Midweek Matchmaking Part 1) It's the day of love, but for those of you who don't have a Valentine, join host of Midweek Musings, Evie Breitbach as she attempts to get artificial intelligence to fall in love with her through the 36 Questions That Lead to Love! It's hilarious, it's insightful, it's rizzy. You won't want to miss Midweek Matchmaking.…

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The Age Of AI 24:10

1 year ago24:10

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The Age Of AI We've all heard of it, seen it in action, and maybe even used it ourselves: artificial intelligence. On this week's episode of Midweek Musings, Evie breaks down the history and use of AI, as well as some of the ethical issues it presents in the modern world.

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Wheels vs. Doors (With Chloe Breitbach) 14:40

1 year ago14:40

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Wheels vs. Doors (With Chloe Breitbach) Join Evie and her special guest, Chloe Breitbach, as these sisters debate the question that has recently risen to prominence on social media: are there more wheels or doors in the world? Make your predictions now, and prepare for battle!

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Are Athletes Built For Their Sport? 19:24

2 years ago19:24

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Are Athletes Built for Their Sport? Usain Bolt, Gabby Douglas, and LeBron James. Some of the best athletes to date in their respective sport. The question is: were they born to be athletes, or did their intense training change their biology over time?

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The True Meaning Of Christmas (Merry Musings) 15:43

2 years ago15:43

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The True Meaning Of Christmas (Merry Musings) It's finally that time of year. But what does "that time of year" even mean? Dive into the true meaning of Christmas with host Evie Breitbach in another episode of Merry Musings, the last episode of season 2! Midweek Musings will return in January of 2024, stay tuned!…

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How Did Holiday Traditions Evolve? (Merry Musings) 20:34

2 years ago20:34

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How Did Holiday Traditions Evolve? (Merry Musings) There are certain traditions we practice year after year without questioning: setting up the Christmas tree, leaving cookies out for Santa, and even wearing ugly Christmas sweaters. The question is, where did these come from? In a brand-new Christmas mini-series, Evie will break down all of your Christmas tradition queries.…

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Is Water Wet? 16:14

2 years ago16:14