In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• High Heels Were Originally Meant for Men
• Taikhar Chuluu Is a Mongolian Landmark Featuring 1,500 Years of Graffiti
• The Copy Machine Study Shows That One Word Can Help You Get Your Way

Much more impressive figures strode out of Mongolia than a legendary giant and a pair of unfortunate lovers. Pick up "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World" (free with your Audible trial) and see whose shadow you're standing in. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/high-heels-were-originally-meant-for-men-persuasive-magic-words-and-ancient-graffiti

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