Aesthetically Displeasing

Episode 30: Terrifying Things Your Brain Can Do

In this bone-chilling episode, we delve into the eerie realm of the human mind, unearthing the unsettling capabilities and experiences that can leave us shivering in fear. Prepare to question the very nature of reality as we explore the depths of our psyche and confront the unsettling truths about what our minds are capable of. Sources: https://www.ndtv.com/feature/charles-bonnet-syndrome-5-facts-on-condition-that-causes-hallucinations-3720591 [https://www.ndtv.com/feature/charles-bonnet-syndrome-5-facts-on-condition-that-causes-hallucinations-3720591]https://www.neurologylive.com/view/encephalitis-lethargica-still-unexplained-sleeping-sickness [https://www.neurologylive.com/view/encephalitis-lethargica-still-unexplained-sleeping-sickness]https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/roger-sperrys-split-brain-experiments-1959-1968 [https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/roger-sperrys-split-brain-experiments-1959-1968]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570557/#:~:text=Capgras%20syndrome%20is%20the%20most,close%20to%20him%20or%20her [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570557/#:~:text=Capgras%20syndrome%20is%20the%20most,close%20to%20him%20or%20her]https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/cotards-syndrome [https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/cotards-syndrome]https://www.healthline.com/health/alien-hand-syndrome#treatment [https://www.healthline.com/health/alien-hand-syndrome#treatment]Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com [aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com]Facebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Episode 29: The Suspicious Death of Georgi Markov

Georgi Markov was an award-winning Bulgarian writer but before that, he made himself an enemy of the Bulgarian government. Was his death the result of espionage or just a weird coincidence? Join Nicole and Melanie this week to hear about the suspicious death of Georgi Markov. Sources: The poison-tipped umbrella: the death of Georgi Markov in 1978 - archive | Bulgaria | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/world/from-the-archive-blog/2020/sep/09/georgi-markov-killed-poisoned-umbrella-london-1978]Georgi Markov - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgi_Markov]CDC | Facts About Ricin [https://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/facts.asp#:~:text=Ricin%20is%20a%20poison%20found,in%20water%20or%20weak%20acid.]Castor Bean: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose & Precautions ( [https://www.rxlist.com/castor_bean/supplements.htm]rxlist.com [http://rxlist.com]) [https://www.rxlist.com/castor_bean/supplements.htm]Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com [aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com]Facebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Episode 28: Brandon Swanson

Episode Description: Brandon Swanson called his parents in the middle of the night after a minor car crash. While on the phone, Brandon suddenly vanishes without a trace. Join us this week as we attempt to unpack what may have happened.Sources: https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Since-2008-Brandon-Swanson [https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Since-2008-Brandon-Swanson]https://uncovered.com/cases/brandon-victor-swanson-marshall-mn [https://uncovered.com/cases/brandon-victor-swanson-marshall-mn]https://allthatsinteresting.com/brandon-swanson [https://allthatsinteresting.com/brandon-swanson]Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com [aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com]Facebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Episode 27: The Story Behind the 19 Crimes

You may know the wine brand 19 crimes, but do you know the full story behind those specific crimes? Join us this week as Nicole describes the 19 offenses that would get a British person sent to Australia in the late 1700 and 1800’s.Sources: Convict transportation peaks | National Museum of Australia ( [https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/convict-transportation-peaks#:~:text=Between%201788%20and%201868%20more,helped%20build%20the%20young%20colony.]nma.gov.au [http://nma.gov.au]) [https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/convict-transportation-peaks#:~:text=Between%201788%20and%201868%20more,helped%20build%20the%20young%20colony.]Transportation of Criminals to Australia ( [https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-11-2-a-beyond-the-seas-the-transportation-of-criminals-to-australia]crf-usa.org [http://crf-usa.org]) [https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-11-2-a-beyond-the-seas-the-transportation-of-criminals-to-australia] The 19 Crimes [https://19crimes.com/pages/the-19-crimes]Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com [aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com]Facebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Episode 26: Marsha P. Johnson

March 31st was International Transgender Day of Visibility, so we would like to celebrate the life of a very important person. Often called the “Rosa Parks of the Transgender Movement,” Marsha P. Johnson is one of the most famous figures of the 1970’s Gay Rights Movement. Marsha is remembered for her ever-present smile, her crown of flowers, and her kindness. Sources: https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/growing-tensions/marsha-p-johnson/ [https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/growing-tensions/marsha-p-johnson/]https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson [https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson]https://www.hrc.org/news/the-cold-case-of-an-lgbtq-pioneer-marsha-p-johnson [https://www.hrc.org/news/the-cold-case-of-an-lgbtq-pioneer-marsha-p-johnson]https://ucnj.org/mpj/about-marsha-p-johnson/ [https://ucnj.org/mpj/about-marsha-p-johnson/]https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots [https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots]https://www.insideedition.com/the-death-of-marsha-p-johnson-and-the-quest-for-closure-51708 [https://www.insideedition.com/the-death-of-marsha-p-johnson-and-the-quest-for-closure-51708]https://ghschronicle.com/7705/news/the-legacy-of-marsha-p-johnson-a-shining-visionary-of-the-lgbtq-community/ [https://ghschronicle.com/7705/news/the-legacy-of-marsha-p-johnson-a-shining-visionary-of-the-lgbtq-community/]Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com [aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.com]Facebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]