Welcome to M.I.R - Most Interesting Stories Oct 15.
Every week, I curate research stories from Canada and around the globe, and share them with you.
Watch out for some quirky curios in the beginning, middle and end - a poem, a book passage, and a how-to guide.
On today's show:
A poem - Brewerytown by Iain Haley Pollock
Sex-ed is crucial to the rights of children
Building Diversity in Science, One Interaction at a Time
A Man Says His DNA Test Proves He’s Black, and He’s Suing
Letters to a young poet #8 - Rainer Maria Rilke
Poor women who use midwives have healthier babies
Student wastes no time in conservation efforts
The origin of monsters: U of T library exhibit explores sources of supernatural creatures
Canada’s First “State of the Nation” Report on Children’s Physical Literacy
Along the way, I, your sonic sommelier for the next one hour and thirty minutes, will serve you songs to go with our platter of stories.
On the menu today, alt rock South Indian style, an 80s dance classic, Mongolian folk, drum and bass - this amongst a pot-pourri of rhythm and sound!
Little Dragon - Constant Surprises
Chuck Berry - Memphis, Tennessee
Asian Dub Foundation - Culture Move
John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers - Me and My Woman