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Kitsune are fox spirits that take on human form and play tricks on people. One such man fell in love with a kitsune disguised as a beautiful woman.

Have you ever seen or felt a prickly cactus or a juicy aloe? These are just two of the amazing plants that can survive in the desert! In the study of botany, identify the different plants that thrive in hot, dry climates like deserts.

Have you ever wondered why you get grossed out by different things? Everyone has had that feeling in their stomach when they are grossed out. Sometimes it can give you a stomachache or it can even make you get sick! Both people and animals can get disgusted by a wide range of things. Do you know why you feel this way at times? Well, this story can help you learn how these feelings are a response that allows you to stay healthy and keep germs out of your body!

Have you ever wondered how insects defend themselves from predators? Some, like the stick insect and katydid, use amazing disguises to help blend into their surroundings! Others, like wasps, hornets, and some caterpillars, use a painful venom to discourage attackers. If you were a bug, what sort of defense would you use?

Some kids are born missing a hand or fingers, others lose them because of accidents. Find out how people are printing artificial hands on 3-D printers to help those who need a hand. They are cheap, easy to build, and really work!

In urban areas, bicycle riding is often favored over driving cars. More and more large cities are introducing bicycle lanes to encourage this healthy and eco-friendly mode of transport. Some countries in Europe like Denmark and the Netherlands helped start the biking sensation. Some cities even allow people to even rent a bike for a small fee. Explore your city by riding on a bike with a friend!

The Bakeys company uses a simple recipe to make edible spoons in the hopes of cutting down on plastic trash.

There are many types of sugar used in the foods we eat. To stay healthy, we can't consume too many of those pesky added sugars!

Different organs inside the human body take turns arguing why they are the best organ of all.

Hosted by Danielle Preston where we will cover conversations centered about freelancing in the theater industry. Danielle is a freelance Costume Designer based in Washington DC. Danielle will cover topics such as burnout, relationships, mental health, physical health, budgeting, taxes, and being authetic while still being yourself. Danielle will occisionally be joined by guests within the industry and experts who can help guide us. Subscribe for a new podcast every Friday.