In this episode we are going to be talking about some of the greatest defeats in history. I know that sounds kind of counter-intuitive, but these are both examples of times when a very small group of people held off a gigantic invading force against all the odds. I start with the battle of Thermopylae, which you probably have heard of, and then talk about the battle of Saragarhi, which you probably haven't heard of.

Yes, this is episode 27. And the last episode is 25. Deal with it.

Extra History Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFfHp83Xm04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwitONWEgsk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvd9vxyCgCA

Sources:

https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/when-21-sikh-soldiers-stood-against-10000-men-the-battle-of-saragarhi/

https://www.reed.edu/humanities/110tech/thermopylae.html

In this episode, we talk the 4th dimension.

Sources: 

4d Toys on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/619210/4D_Toys/

Epic Cosmos by Carl Sagan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=553&v=N0WjV6MmCyM

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Sorry I haven’t posted in a while!

In this episode, we talk about the theft of the Mona Lisa. This actually happened, and it’s super interesting.

Article: http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1894006,00.html

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In this episode, we talk about some of the most important things that were invented by mistake. We have some really interesting stories coming up, like the story of Penicillin and how the microwave was invented.

Source: https://www.sliptalk.com/inventions-found-by-accident/

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In this episode, we talk about some of the stupidest as-seen on TV items ever. They include:

I read this article:

https://www.looper.com/12509/worst-seen-tv-items-ever/

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while, though we will be back on normal schedule in about 2 weeks. Thanks! 

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The Nutrition label. What secrets does it hide?

In this episode we talk about the nutrition label, how to read it, how many people actually read it, and some tricks that companies use to make their products seem more healthy. 

Sources:

https://www.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/ucm274593.htm

http://healthland.time.com/2011/10/24/study-why-people-dont-read-nutrition-labels/

https://coachlevi.com/nutrition/sneaky-tricks-food-manufacturers-labels-ingredients/

Sound is really interesting. In this episode, we talk about how sound is created, how you hear it, constructive and destructive sounds, and Anechoic and Reverb rooms. It's a really interesting topic. 

I would highly recommend you check out this video:

Now you know what all those lines and squares mean!

Sources: 

I used this video for all of the clips of BYU employees:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq07ZFMvo-c

I used this for a reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXVGIb3bzHI&feature=youtu.be

I used these for all of the tones:
https://femurdesign.com/theremin/
http://www.szynalski.com/tone-generator/
                                                                                                                                                           

And these for audio samples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvBl3YUBUyY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvBl3YUBUyY

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Since tomorrow is july 4th, we talk about some interesting facts about independence day and the national anthem. For example, did you know that the signing of the declaration of independence didn't actually happen on the 4th of july? Twelve of the thirteen colonies actually approved it on july second, not the 4th. 

Source: https://wallpapercave.com/free-4th-of-july-backgrounds#

Sources:

http://www.rfdtv.com/story/32328872/4th-of-july-fun-
facts

http://www.masshist.org/digitaladams/archive/doc?id=L17760703jasecond

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/07/03/july-4th-things-you-didnt-know/754244002/

https://www.history.com/topics/the-star-spangled-banner

This episode is  about Julie d’Aubigny . She was a total badass. She actually attended a court ball in men's clothing , kisses a woman, (and the this is the turn of the 18th century, mind you), and then gets challenged to a duel by three separate nobleman. Then she beats them all. And that's just a short example of what she did.

Article:

The real life of Julie d’Aubigny

Gilbert's Representation of Julie d'Aubigny

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In this episode, we talk about some interesting and wacky instruments. Here are some examples:

The Cheese Drums

Source: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/weirdest-musical-instruments/cheese-drums/

Or the Badgermin

Source: http://www.nervoussquirrel.com/badgermin.html

And Many More!

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Article:

 https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/weirdest-musical-instruments/

Sources for Audio: 

Theremin:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0076nqv

Horconiain Dronepipe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib8o6r6uvM0

SubContra Bass Flute:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=849IAjXnQjo

Octobass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxXiIa1cNFI

Pyrophone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuCJxqyATT0

Sharpsichord:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypi-sDKUQRo

The Great Stalacpipe Organ:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af2jt4VhWbA

Sea Organ:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n86pF-wQKrw

Singing Ringing Tree:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRYlblqXUmk