Erudition

In this episode, you’re going to learn the origin of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme and whether there is any truth to the rumors that it was based on a real king. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn a variety of fascinating facts about whales that are often contrary to what you’ll see depicted in TV and movies, such as Seinfeld and Finding Nemo. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the invention of Heroin, which was initially picked by Bayer over Aspirin as their flagship product, how they marketed it as non-addictive, and why they gave it the name “Heroin.” [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn just what sushi is and where it came from.  And note, if you thought sushi was raw sea-food, you might want to give this one a listen.

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In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that almost all zippers have “YKK” printed on them. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why stomachs growl when you’re hungry and simple and quick methods for preventing stomach growling when you feel one coming on at inopportune times. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the fascinating origin of baseball.  And note, contrary to popular belief and what you might have heard baseball commissioner Bud Selig say, Abner Doubleday had nothing to do with baseball whatsoever and was even known for his dislike of outdoor sports. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating tale of a penniless businessman who became the nationally recognized Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. This one’s one of my favorites we’ve done, so do give it a listen. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn about a little talked about, but extremely fascinating period of Julius Caesar’s life in which he was kidnapped by pirates, held for ransom for over a month, and his somewhat humorous conduct in the interim. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn the surprisingly recent date that women started popularly wearing bras and how we can credit a major war for making this happen. [TRANSCRIPT]

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