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Why money? We take a look at economic activity by nonhumans, and the Incas, with a large empire that never used money. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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On silly names and loud voices Let’s take a closer look at the sperm whale, with an unfortunate name and the loudest voice in nature. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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On dragons, fire, and breathing For our last question on DND and fantasy fiction, could any animal ever be able to actually breathe fire? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Ouch! 13 types of damage in dungeons and dragons, let’s see how many of them we can find amongst actual living creatures. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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To see in the dark In fantasy novels and roll playing games, some characters can see in the dark. What about in real life? Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Whose mind is it anyway? Fantasy fiction and DND have charm spells and other ways to control one’s mind. We take a look at examples of mind control from nature. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Healing, magic, and science For our first episode on the science behind dnd and popular fantasy tropes, we search for healing magic in our actual factual world. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!

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Things get dicey We celebrate our 400th episode with the math behind rolling at advantage and disadvantage in D and D. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Check out our latest attempt at Episode One. Take 152 of Episode One: Snicker at silly sounding science

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Of birds and binary We examine the game of chicken, also called hawks and doves, plus a bit on bits and binary. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff! Check out our latest attempt at Episode One. Take 151 of Episode One: How many chickens does it take to…?

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Phil plays anyway This week, we hurt Phil’s brain with the game multi-heap nim. Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!