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The Human Exception

The Human Exception

Join your hosts, Halli, Cayla and Nathan as they delve into the always surprising, often creepy, frequently hilarious world of the weirdest things in the human experience. Was Shakespeare a woman? Did you know that there was a secret room in Mount Rushmore? What actually happened to Brittany Murphy? (it's really not as straight forward as you would think) Covering a wide array of topics from conspiracy theories, urban legends, weird science and unsolved mysteries. Grab your tinfoil hat, your

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55:30

HEX - File 0154 - Anatomical Lightning of Quebec - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2025/09/05

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three topics of intrigue:Léo Major, the Rambo of Quebec: Stubborn, focused, and an all-around badass, Leo Major is one of very few soldiers to receive the coveted DCM metal and receive a bar in addition. A native of Montreal, Canada he earned the nickname "The Rambo of Quebec" for his wild feats during WWII and the Korean War.Anatomical Venuses: Incredibly detailed, accurate to life wax sculptures of women that could

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49:47

HEX - File 0153 - Swearing in Eden - pt.3

The Human Exception ·

2025/08/22

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two topics of intrigue:The Science of Swearing: Whether you hate it or love it, swearing is a part of the human condition, but also turns out it has a much bigger impact than just being colorful languageEden: Paradise Lost: In 2016 a UK show asked the question "What if we could start again?" and took 23 people and dropped them off in the wilderness of Scotland to see if they could survive and thrive. The results

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74:54

HEX - File 0152 - Swearing in Eden - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2025/08/01

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two topics of intrigue:The Science of Swearing: Whether you hate it or love it, swearing is a part of the human condition, but also turns out it has a much bigger impact than just being colorful languageEden: Paradise Lost: In 2016 a UK show asked the question "What if we could start again?" and took 23 people and dropped them off in the wilderness of Scotland to see if they could survive and thrive. The results

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34:50

HEX - File 0151 - Swearing in Eden - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2025/07/25

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two topics of intrigue:The Science of Swearing: Whether you hate it or love it, swearing is a part of the human condition, but also turns out it has a much bigger impact than just being colorful languageEden: In 2016 a UK show asked the question "What if we could start again?" and took 23 people and dropped them off in the wilderness of Scotland to see if they could survive and thrive. The results were

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124:04

HEX - File 0150 - Fandom Cults: Andy Blake and Bit of...

The Human Exception ·

2025/07/18

In this two-part episode Cayla tells us about another infamous fandom cult. Before there was Jen, there was Andy Blakehttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0149-0150-fandom-cults-andy-blake-and-bit-of-earth/

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HEX - File 0149 - Fandom Cults: Andy Blake and Bit of...

The Human Exception ·

2025/06/27

In this two-part episode Cayla tells us about another infamous fandom cult. Before there was Jen, there was Andy BlakeStrange Aeons video: https://youtu.be/uJU3AuF3AWshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0149-0150-fandom-cults-andy-blake-and-bit-of-earth/

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74:57

HEX - File 0148 - The Fandoms that Shaped Us - pt2

The Human Exception ·

2025/06/13

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at fandom, how it has shaped us, our culture and all the highs and lows that includeshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0147-0148-the-fandoms-that-shaped-us/

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album-art HEX - File 0147 - The Fandoms that Shaped...

The Human Exception ·

2025/05/30

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at fandom, how it has shaped us, our culture and all the highs and lows that includeshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0147-0148-the-fandoms-that-shaped-us/

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54:29

HEX - File 0146 - The Ancient Writings of Bicycle...

The Human Exception ·

2025/05/23

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueThe History of The Written Language: It's easy to forget that the written language is still a relatively recent phenomenon in human history, we take for granted that everything in modern times is written down and anything posted to the internet is forever, for good or for bad. We write texts and posts memes without thinking about it, we jot down grocery lists, reply-all to email chains, nearly every

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52:51

HEX - File 0145 - The Ancient Writings of Bicycle...

The Human Exception ·

2025/05/09

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueThe History of The Written Language: It's easy to forget that the written language is still a relatively recent phenomenon in human history, we take for granted that everything in modern times is written down and anything posted to the internet is forever, for good or for bad. We write texts and posts memes without thinking about it, we jot down grocery lists, reply-all to email chains, nearly every

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73:23

HEX - File 0144 - Tooth Fairies of Aotearoa - pt2

The Human Exception ·

2025/03/28

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueThe Vipeholm Experiments: In 1947 a care facility in Sweden undertook a horrific experiment, testing the effects of sugar consumption on tooth decay, and their subjects? The disabled, who neither consented or were aware such an experiment was done. The Patupaiarehe: Most history books will tell you that the Maori were the firsts inhabitants of New Zealand, first settling the islands between 1280-1350

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HEX - File 0143 - Tooth Fairies of Aotearoa

The Human Exception ·

2025/03/21

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueThe Vipeholm Experiments: In 1947 a care facility in Sweden undertook a horrific experiment, testing the effects of sugar consumption on tooth decay, and their subjects? The disabled, who neither consented or were aware such an experiment was done. The Patupaiarehe: Most history books will tell you that the Maori were the firsts inhabitants of New Zealand, first settling the islands between 1280-1350

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109:27

HEX - File 0142 - Four Exceptional Years

The Human Exception ·

2025/02/28

We celebrate another year around the sun for our dear podcast by reviewing this last year's topics and talking about any updates we have since found outhttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0142-four-exceptional-years/

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HEX - File 0141 - Werewolves of Pangea - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2024/12/13

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueThe Beast of Gévaudan: In 1764, the quiet countryside of Gévaudan, France, had become not so quiet. Something was killing people, but no one was quite sure what and still aren't to this dayHow Trees Nearly Ended the World: 300 million years ago life as we know it nearly ended in the frigid grasp of a seemingly unstoppable ice age, and trees may have be an the root of itGlacier sounds from

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HEX - File 0140 - Werewolves of Pangea - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2024/11/22

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueThe Beast of Gévaudan: In 1764, the quiet countryside of Gévaudan, France, had become not so quiet. Something was killing people, but no one was quite sure what and still aren't to this dayHow Trees Nearly Froze the World: 300 million years ago life as we know it nearly ended in the frigid grasp of a seemingly unstoppable ice age, and trees may have be an the root of itPt.1The Beast of

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HEX - File 0139 - So, You Want to Publish a Book - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2024/09/06

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney get to grill Halli on what it takes to break into self-publishing. Halli explains the importance of editors, formatting, ISBNs, covers and so much more!https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0138-0139-so-you-want-to-write-a-book/

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HEX - File 0138 - So, You Want to Publish a Book - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2024/08/23

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney get to grill Halli on what it takes to break into self-publishing. Halli explains the importance of editors, formatting, ISBNs, covers and so much more!https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0138-0139-so-you-want-to-write-a-book/

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HEX - File 0137 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.3

The Human Exception ·

2024/08/16

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigueCoprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came fromFolk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of

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HEX - File 0136 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2024/08/09

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigueCoprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came fromFolk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of

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HEX - File 0135 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2024/08/02

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigueCoprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came fromFolk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of

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