Your favorite petalheads discuss Coca-Cola, Brain Rot, Hay Fever Season, Coffee Poops, marijuana is bad, nuclear batteries, morons, and yay or nay on Spring Cleaning!

The Lotus Effect

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177 - Crumbs, Bits, and Bullshit

MAR 29, 2025121 MIN
The Lotus Effect

177 - Crumbs, Bits, and Bullshit

MAR 29, 2025121 MIN

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<p>&ldquo;Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen!&rdquo; &mdash; Pheonix</p> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-needed-for-aarons-family-loss">Wiirdo's GoFundMe Page</a></li> <h3>Health:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coca-cola-misled-america-about-soda-science-sweet-deadly-book-2025-3">How Coca-Cola misled America about the science of sodas</a></li> <li><a href="https://apple.news/AwoHH1jEZSd27PYy5oep3CQ">‘Brain rot’: is TikTok causing brain abnormalities?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/wellbeing/hay-fever-season-preparation/973191">Is it possible to prepare for hay fever season to reduce symptoms?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.health.com/why-does-coffee-make-you-poop-11696529">Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? Plus, How To Reduce Its Digestive Effects</a></li> <li><strong>Sinus Treatment</strong> <ul> <li>In a bowl of 500ml (about 17oz) hot water, add three drops of rosemary, one drop of peppermint, one drop of thyme, and one drop of geranium. Tent head with towel and inhale for at least five minutes, coming out from under the towel as needed</li> <li>Can be intense, but it is effective</li> </ul> </ul> <h3>Happiness:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/after-serving-together-for-4-years-in-iraq-dog-and-army-handler-are-reunited-to-live-the-couch-life-in-texas/">After Serving Together for 4 Years in Iraq, Dog and Army Handler Are Reunited to ‘Live the Couch Life’ in Texas</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/harley-davidson-founders-home-saved-from-demolition-by-devoted-bikers/">Harley-Davidson Founder’s Home Saved from Demolition by Devoted Bikers and Their Favorite Company</a></li> </ul> <h3>Tales from Rideshare/Toast and Jam:</h3> <ul> </ul> <h3>Higher Consciousness:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://archive.ph/9pMjm">Marijuana Continues To Harm More And More Americans</a></li> <li><a href="https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/11/idaho-senate-signs-off-on-proposed-anti-marijuana-constitutional-amendment/">Idaho Senate signs off on proposed anti-marijuana constitutional amendment</a></li> </ul> <h3>Lotus Tech Tips:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://archive.ph/hCuZX">The Secret to Unlimited Energy Is in a Coin-Sized Battery—And China Is Already Producing It</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.404media.co/when-your-threat-model-is-being-a-moron-signal/">When Your Threat Model Is Being a Moron</a></li> </ul> <h3>The Junk Drawer:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a64299730/mount-spur-eruption/">One of America’s Most Dangerous Volcanoes Is Preparing to Blow</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2025/03/28/passenger-files-lawsuit-over-united-airlines-bathroom-incident/">Passenger Files Lawsuit Over United Airlines Bathroom Incident</a></li> </ul> <h3>Last Call:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tried-dumb-phone-costs-more-than-new-iphone-light-3-2025-3">I tried out this 'dumb' phone that costs more than a new iPhone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/mar/24/micky-dolenz-on-the-madness-of-being-in-the-monkees">‘It was not a boyband!’ Micky Dolenz on the madness of being in the Monkees</a></li> </ul> <h3>Images:</h3> <p> </p> <h3>Credits:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://revcybertrucker.com/@SirRevCyberTrucker">RevCyberTrucker</a> for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!</li> <li><a href="https://mk.spook.social/@cottongin">cottongin</a></li> </ul> <p>We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!</p> <ul> <li>Email: <a href="[email protected]">Pheonix</a> or <a href="[email protected]">PhoneBoy</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="https://lotuseffect.social/@pheonix">Pheonix</a> on the Dong! (Mastodon)</li> <li>Follow <a href="https://lotuseffect.social/@phoneboy">PhoneBoy</a> on the Dong! (Mastodon)</li> <li>Voicemail: +1 253-237-3321</li> </ul> <p>The Lotus Effect is a Value for Value podcast! Did you get something out of this show? Put a number to it and send it to us using:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MS96JZUAKP56S">Use Paypal to send your fiat fun coupons in</a> (no blankets or water, just cash)</li> <li>If you're not into PayPal, we also take Fiat Fun Coupons via <a href="https://cash.app/$TheLotusEffect33">Cash.App</a>.</li> </ul>