Erudition

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a man known as “Eric the Eel” who competed in the Olympics as a swimmer, despite never having been in a swimming pool until a few months before the games.

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

The post Podcast Episode #44: Eric the Eel and the Spirit of the Olympics appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about whether you really only use 10% of your brain. [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

The post Podcast Episode #43: 10% of Your Brain appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating religious origin of the famed “Live Long and Prosper” Vulcan hand sign and saying.

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

The post Podcast Episode #42: Live Long and Prosper appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating true story of a (very likely innocent) boy who was electrocuted via an electric chair twice, and in between made national headlines as the full story of his first trial and the events surrounding his conviction came out. [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

We’re also happy to say that Squarespace is offering a 10% discount to all our listeners, which you can get by going to squarespace.com and signing up with the offer code: DailyKnowledge

For those not familiar, Squarespace is an all-in-one platform that makes it amazingly easy to create your own professional quality website, online portfolio, or even a fully featured online store in almost no time at all and without any technical knowledge required.

The post Podcast Episode #41: The Boy Who was Executed Twice appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn one of the most interesting facts I’ve ever come across about the way most humans breathe; something you’ve probably never realized, despite doing it your whole life and that this fact is quite obvious once pointed out. [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

The post Podcast Episode #40: Just Breathe appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn just what is the difference between fur and hair.

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

The post Podcast Episode #39: Hair and Fur appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about whether John F. Kennedy actually said “I am a Jelly Filled Doughnut” in German in one of his most famous speeches. [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

The post Podcast Episode #38: John F Kennedy and a Jelly Filled Doughnut appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn a surprising truth about the temperature controls you have access to in your office building.

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

The post Podcast Episode #37: Placebos, Office Buildings and Temperature appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode you’re going to learn just who was “Mother Goose” and how a collection of children’s stories got attributed to “her”.

We’re also happy to say that Squarespace is offering a 10% discount to all our listeners, which you can get by going to squarespace.com and signing up with the offer code: DailyKnowledge

For those not familiar, Squarespace is an all-in-one platform that makes it amazingly easy to create your own professional quality website, online portfolio, or even a fully featured online store in almost no time at all and without any technical knowledge required.

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

The post Podcast Episode #36: Who was Mother Goose appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn just what is in a camel’s hump, and that it’s probably not what you think. You’re also going to learn just how a camel’s body is able to operate so efficiently in desert environments. [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

The post Podcast Episode #35: What’s in a Camel’s Hump appeared first on Today I Found Out.