Strange Realm - Ep. 120 - July 13th, 2025

On this episode, we bring you a thought-provoking, brain-growing show as we look at new evidence that, in fact, the adult human brain can grow new neurons! We also check into a powerful and fast fusion-based rocket engine that will help us get to Mars (and maybe even Pluto), an extremely ancient "factory" run by Neanderthals, and we discuss the meaning and symbolism of the rune "Mannaz." All of this and then, after the break, we continue our reading series as Frobisher reads more from "Beware of the Woods," by Tony Urban.

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Notes:
- 500,000mph fusion engine to be ready by 2030s
https://www.ecoportal.net/en/500000-mph-and-fuel-from-the-stars/10446/
- Archaeologists find 125,000 year old "factory"
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/archaeologists-were-digging-into-a-hill-and-stumbled-upon-a-125-000-year-old-factory/
- Adult brains can grow new neurons
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/proof-that-adult-brains-make-new-neurons-settles-scientific-controversy/
- Rune discussion: MANNAZ
https://vikingr.org/magic-symbols/mannaz
https://www.runesworld.com/mannaz-rune-meaning/
- Beware of the Woods
https://www.amazon.com/Beware-Woods-Stories-Unexplained-Encounters/dp/B0C63RJ77H

Intro music: "night drive" by bbrainz (slowed + reverb)
Outro music: "Curious Constellations" by SURGE
Background art: "The Time Machine" by Interesni Kazki (AEC)
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