Symmetry is balance, and nature adores balance. There is symmetry everywhere if you look for it. This slightly more aesoteric episode ponders the existence of balance all around us. As always, go to the shownotes blog at https://www.factoraly.com/post/e118-symmetry to see both sides. 

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The mail has been around for ages, but until recently, only for heads of state, governments and the very wealthy. Nowadays, anyone can send a letter or a parcel anywhere in the world. But how did we get from there to here? In this week's episode, we put our hand in the post box and get stuck! As always, click on the link to go to the show notes: https://www.factoraly.com/post/e117-mail

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Seeds are quite literally the stuff of life. We're surrounded by them. The male populations of practically all species will carry them. Ubiquity doesn't come much fuller than seeds. But where do seeds come from? Why are they important? And what will happen to them in the future? This episode plants deeply and springs up with some shoots that will entrance you. As usual, click on the pics or the links to sprout knowledge. 

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Radio waves exist naturally in the universe, but harnessing them has led you, well, here. Because without radio waves, there would be no internet. And no radio to speak of, as we do in this episode. As always, click on the link to explore the airwaves. https://www.factoraly.com/post/e115-radio

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Board Games have been around since the Neanderthals, and one of the most modern board games is named after them (see below). Today, they are an excellent way for friends and family to get together and challenge each other. In this episode, we learn how to play various games, where they originated, and where they're headed. As always, click on the link to gamify your browser over at the show notes. https://www.factoraly.com/post/e114-boardgames

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Watches tell more than time. They tell a story. And this week's Factoraly is their story... Go to the blog post for more... https://www.factoraly.com/podcast/episode/663a87a6/e113-watches

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Beer is a water of life - sometimes literally. It's been drunk for thousands of years and is useful, especially when the water isn't particularly potable. This episode is ideal for people wearing beer goggles. If you'd like to look at what we're seeing, visit our show notes on the blog page at factoraly.com

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This time, we'll be discussing those extraordinary fictional characters whom young people love to read about. From their comic book origins to their universal appeal, we investigate just what makes a superhero.

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Pasta is delicious — especially when it's served with a tasty sauce. But where does it come from? (Italy, obviously). And what types of pasta are there? (over 600). And what goes with which? This episode plunges into boiling water and comes up with some superb morcels.

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Lions. The kings of the Jungle and the Savannah. Lions have been symbols of strength and power since time immemorial. This episode goes deep into the Lions' den and pulls out the thorns of truth and facts that will surprise and delight you.

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