Erudition

In this episode, you’re going to learn if there is any truth to the idea that the way a horse’s legs are depicted in equestrian statues indicates how the rider died. [TRANSCRIPT]

As mentioned in the episode, if you’re curious to learn more about the myth that drained water spins in opposite directions depending on which hemisphere you’re in, you can read up on this here.

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In this episode, you’re going to learn about several well-known celebrities who on the side were also spies. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn who introduced Paul McCartney to John Lennon and the events surrounding that historic meeting. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn how the Dalai Lama is found amongst the masses after the previous Dalai Lama dies. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn why we call the facial hair style “sideburns” by that name, along with a lot of other interesting facial hair related facts. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn about a woman who was the first person, man or woman, to play for both the American League and National League baseball All Star teams, among her many other accomplishments in the baseball world. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn a lot of interesting facts about the woman who inspired the moniker “blonde bombshell,” as well as the platinum blonde hair craze that led to many other actresses, like Marilyn Monroe, adopting the hair color.  You’re also going to learn how the “blonde bombshell” expression came about and how it was popularized. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn who the real first African American to play in Major League Baseball was. And even if you knew it wasn’t Jackie Robinson, it probably still isn’t the person you’re thinking. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn the origin of the idea that the Moon is made of cheese.  You’re also going to learn a boatload of fascinating facts related to the Moon and why a 72 year old Buzz Aldrin punched Bart Sibrel in the face in 2002. [TRANSCRIPT]

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In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating story behind how the “temporary insanity” defense became established in U.S. law, and what all this has to do with the creator of the Star Spangled Banner’s son. [TRANSCRIPT]

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