Erudition

Erudition episodes:

• 02.21.2018

  DK Update

  The Daily Knowledge podcast still gets a pretty shocking amount of downloads for having not been updated for so long, so we just thought for those of you still around we’d do a little update announcing our new podcast: The...

  
• 05.14.2015

  Podcast Episode #404: Hobbs and His Locks, and the End

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a fascinating time in history when England had its security world shattered when a man waltzed into town and promptly easily picked the previously unpickable type of lock securing most of the...

  
• 05.13.2015

  Podcast Episode #403: Dark Circles

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why people get dark circles under their eyes when they get tired. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going...

  
• 05.12.2015

  Podcast Episode #402: The Continental

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why a certain type of breakfast in the U.S. is called a “Continental breakfast.” [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes...

  
• 05.11.2015

  Podcast Episode #401: Caps and Gowns

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why it is that graduates wear caps and gowns at graduation ceremonies. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going...

  
• 05.08.2015

  Podcast Episode #400: Brown Apples

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why the insides of apples turn brown when exposed to air and what this has to do with why most human’s skin browns when exposed to the Sun. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes...

  
• 05.07.2015

  Podcast Episode #399: ACHOO

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why some people sneeze when going from a dark room to being exposed to sunlight. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more...

  
• 05.06.2015

  Podcast Episode #398: A Second Capital

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why some names, like McDonald, have a second capital, along with a lot of other interesting facts about where these sorts of common names came from. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this...

  
• 05.05.2015

  Podcast Episode #397: 911

  In this episode, you’re going to learn how “9-1-1” was chosen for the emergency phone number in the U.S., as well as how the system was developed and continues to adapt to new technologies such as VoIP, cell phones, and...

  
• 05.04.2015

  Podcast Episode #396: 57

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about how Heinz got their “57” attached to their products as well as a lot of interesting stuff about the origin of the company and the Long Depression, which was previously known as...

  
• 05.01.2015

  Podcast Episode #395: Wrong to Be Right

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the origin of a very interesting “law” on the internet about the humorous best way to get an answer on the web, as well as what this has to do with Wikipedia....

  
• 04.30.2015

  Podcast Episode #394: The Whistling Language

  In this episode, you’re going to learn of a rather unique language made up entirely of whistles, and why the people who came up with this language are thought to have started using it in the first place over more...

  
• 04.29.2015

  Podcast Episode #393: The Story Behind the Legend

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the fascinating origin of one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find...

  
• 04.28.2015

  Podcast Episode #392: The Milky Way

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about why we call our galaxy the Milky Way and what it’s called in other languages around the world. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You...

  
• 04.27.2015

  Podcast Episode #391: Saving Basketball

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the tiny tweak to the game of basketball that saw it go from a dying sport, to one of the most popular professional sports in the world. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes...

  
• 04.24.2015

  Podcast Episode #390: Shiny Foil

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why aluminum foil is shiny on one side and not the other. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going...

  
• 04.23.2015

  Podcast Episode #389: The Pony Express

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the surprisingly short history of The Pony Express and how surprisingly inconsequential it was given the way it’s often presented today. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes...

  
• 04.22.2015

  Podcast Episode #388: The Tags

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about why mattress and pillow tags state that it is illegal to remove them [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes...

  
• 04.21.2015

  Podcast Episode #387: Creating the Internet

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the surprisingly old origin of the internet and just who created it and why. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more...

  
• 04.20.2015

  Podcast Episode #386: A Monumentally Successful Failure- The Story of Pixar

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the remarkable failure that was Pixar and how after losing over $50 million and almost being closed down numerous times, it finally struck it big making something quite different than what it...

  
• 04.17.2015

  Podcast Episode #385: Pyke and His Crazy Ideas

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a rather unique scientist by the name of Geoffrey Pyke and the steady stream of decidedly “interesting” ideas and inventions he churned out over the years. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of...

  
• 04.16.2015

  Podcast Episode #384: Landing on the Ceiling

  In this episode, you’re going to learn how flies manage to land on the ceiling and how they are able to thumb their noses at gravity by walking around there. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here:...

  
• 04.15.2015

  Podcast Episode #383: The Hokey Pokey

  In this episode, you’re going to learn just what is the Hokey Pokey all about and its evolution into one of the world’s more recognizable songs. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You...

  
• 04.14.2015

  Podcast Episode #382: The Improbable Story of Bill Morgan

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the bizarre story of an Australian truck driver named Bill Morgan, and what highly improbable events resulted in him being front-page news. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here:...

  
• 04.13.2015

  Podcast Episode #381: First Around the World

  In this episode, you’re going to learn who really was the first to successfully circumnavigate the world. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily...

  
• 04.10.2015

  Podcast Episode #380: Inventing Margarine

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about who invented margarine and what Napoleon III had to do with it. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by...

  
• 04.09.2015

  Podcast Episode #379: Exploding Dogs

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the little talked about exploding dogs of WWII. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge...

  
• 04.08.2015

  Podcast Episode #378: Blue Moon

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the origin of the phrase “once in a Blue Moon,” which originally didn’t mean what it means today. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You...

  
• 04.07.2015

  Podcast Episode #377: Bizarre Superheroes

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a relatively popular superhero from the 1960s who recharged his super powers by lighting up a smoke, as well as about many other “interesting” lesser known superheroes today. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future...

  
• 04.06.2015

  Podcast Episode #376: Accidentally Joining a Cult

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a time when actress Michelle Pfieffer accidentally joined a cult and how she was roped into it without realizing. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML...

  
• 04.03.2015

  Podcast Episode #375: Yellow Urine

  In this episode, you’re going to learn why taking a multivitamin will typically turn your urine bright yellow. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here:...

  
• 04.02.2015

  Podcast Episode #374: Halley and Mark

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about Mark Twain’s bold prediction concerning Halley’s comet, as well as a lot of other fascinating facts about Halley’s comet and its surprisingly significant influence on human history. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes...

  
• 04.01.2015

  Podcast Episode #373: Dr. Seuss and a Bet

  In this episode, you’re going to learn which of Dr. Seuss’ famous children’s books was written because of a bet, as well as a boatload of other interesting Dr. Seuss facts, including the correct way to pronounce “Seuss,” which isn’t...

  
• 03.31.2015

  Podcast Episode #372: Nuts

  In this episode, you’re going to learn how Grape-Nuts got its name, along with a lot of interesting facts about the cereal and its role in various relatively recent historical events. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe...

  
• 03.30.2015

  Podcast Episode #371: Psychiatric Medication and 7-Up

  In this episode, you’re going to learn what psychiatric medication was a main ingredient to the soft drink 7-Up until the 1950s. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more...

  
• 03.27.2015

  Podcast Episode #370: Where the Streets Have No Names

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a country where the streets literally have no names and how they get along just fine despite this. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You...

  
• 03.26.2015

  Podcast Episode #369: Inventing the TV Dinner

  In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about who invented the TV dinner. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

  
• 03.25.2015

  Podcast Episode #368: Indiana Jones

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the man that many think loosely inspired the character of Indiana Jones. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by...

  
• 03.24.2015

  Podcast Episode #367: Blue and Brown Eyes

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a (now) controversial experiment run on third grade students in the 1960s and the truth about what was done and the surprisingly positive end result. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this...

  
• 03.23.2015

  Podcast Episode #366: Around the Globe

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the first woman to circumnavigate the globe and the lengths she had to go to to make this happen. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML...

  
• 03.20.2015

  Podcast Episode #365: Veritaserum

  In this episode, you’re going to learn whether there really is such a thing as a truth serum that works reliably, and the history of such chemical cocktails. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes |...

  
• 03.19.2015

  Podcast Episode #364: The Last Man Standing

  In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about the last surviving American Civil War veteran, who died surprisingly recently. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes...

  
• 03.18.2015

  Podcast Episode #363: The Key to Hieroglyphics

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the breakthrough that allowed hieroglyphics, formerly thought to be picture writing, to be correctly translated for the first time. [TRANSCRIPT] And, as mentioned in the episode, you can check out a version...

  
• 03.17.2015

  Podcast Episode #362: Right and Left Pawed

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about paw preferences in cats and dogs, as well as methods for figuring out whether your cat is right or left pawed. [TRANSCRIPT] As mentioned in the episode: Nora the Piano Playing Cat...

  
• 03.16.2015

  Podcast Episode #361: Al and His Brother

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about Al Capone’s lesser known brother and the ironic profession he held. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going...

  
• 03.13.2015

  Podcast Episode #360: XOXO

  In this episode, you’re going to go down the fascinating rabbit hole of tracing the origin of XOXO meaning “hugs and kisses.” [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more...

  
• 03.12.2015

  Podcast Episode #358: When Female Clownfish Die

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a fascinating transformation that occurs to the lead male partner of a female clownfish when the female dies. Or, in other words, why Finding Nemo is a lie.

  
• 03.11.2015

  Podcast Episode #358: Going Bald

  In this episode, you’re going to find out what causes people to go bald, along with a lot of other interesting facts about hair and a very promising potential cure for baldness that is just on the horizon. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t...

  
• 03.10.2015

  Podcast Episode #357: Canada’s Attempt at a Literal Gaydar

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about the time when the Canadian government attempted to make a machine that could detect whether or not someone was gay, with the point at the time being to discover and subsequently fire...

  
• 03.09.2015

  Podcast Episode #356: A Mind of Its Own

  In this episode, you’re going to learn about a bizarre medical condition in which the suffers have a hand that, essentially, has a mind of its own at times, with those who suffer from this condition having little control over...