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The Fifty-Fifty is literally the ninth worst thing you can do on the Internet. It's a terrible game that we regret inventing, and would encourage you to avoid. The Fifty-Fifty is nothing more than a deplorable, ill-conceived, manipulative gimmick designed to channel unwitting participants toward financially supporting this program.

Great! Here's how to play! Simply go to the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com, and click on one of the two boxes. If you choose the correct box, you'll get to watch a spectacular, uplifting video from the world wide web. If you choose the incorrect box, you'll have to watch a troubling video that's likely to have a negative impact on your view of yourself and others. Regrettably, at the end of either video, you'll be directed to the No Dumb Questions Patreon page where you'll be morally obligated to support the program.

AGAIN, WE CANNOT STRESS STRONGLY ENOUGH HOW MUCH THE REWARD OF PLAYING THIS GAME IS GROSSLY OUTWEIGHED BY THE RISK! We both look forward to the day when everyone forgets that the Fifty-Fifty (available at the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com) ever existed, and it passes into the abyss of the forgotten realm where it can never harm anyone again. But until that day please be advised of the following conditions.

1. The Fifty-Fifty is binding in every way. If you choose to play you have entered into a dark pact; that is to say a blood-oath covenant forged in an irrevocable partnership with the very notions of truth and integrity to support this podcast on Patreon (accessible at patreon.com/nodumbquestions). Once you've chosen, of your own free will, under no coercion, and with metaphorical eyes wide open, to go down this path there is no return. We hate that about this game and apologize. Whether you enjoy the winner's video or dab the blood from your eye balls while you suffer through the loser's video, the obligation you've saddled yourself with remains the same. If you play and violate this most sacred of vows, we will know.

2. The fifty-fifty cannot be manipulated. There's literally no way to cheat at this game. And if you try we will know.

3. All participants are required to watch whatever video they end up with IN ITS ENTIRETY with COMPLETE AND UNCOMPROMISED mental focus. If you try to allow your mind to wander so as to reduce scarring on your soul we will know.

There's literally no advantage to anyone to play the Fifty-Fifty, and that's why we so highly discourage it. For those of you who were hoping for a good game we recommend Four Square. Unlike the Fifty-Fifty it's a game of cunning and athleticism with clear rules and objectives. We recommend playing with a regulation 8.5 inch ball outdoors on a windless day in accordance with the official rules available at squarefour.org.

Thank you.

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The Unmade Podcast

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STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE

Brady Haran from Hello Internet

What is the difference between baseball and softball?

What is cricket?

Troy Tulowitzki's Unassisted Triple Play

See the final score for the New York Yankees game Brady was referring to

New York Yankees

New England Patriots

Super Bowl LI

Denver Broncos

Clemson v. Alabama 2017 National Championship

How do teams make it to the College Football Playoffs

Auburn's 1957 National Championship

1957 Auburn University Tigers Football Guard Tim Baker Press Photo

The Ashes of English Cricket

Earliest published picture of The Ashes Urn

Pickles the Dog

Griffith Observatory

Player that had son baptized in Stanley Cup

Field of Dreams, the movie

Field of Dreams, the site

Super Bowl Trophy

Major League Baseball Trophy

Stanley Cup

Wimbledon Trophy

French Open Trophy

Australian Open Trophy

Indianapolis 500 Trophy

1985 World Series

Kalman Filter

THE FIFTY-FIFTY DETAILS

The Fifty-Fifty is literally the ninth worst thing you can do on the Internet. It's a terrible game that we regret inventing, and would encourage you to avoid. The Fifty-Fifty is nothing more than a deplorable, ill-conceived, manipulative gimmick designed to channel unwitting participants toward financially supporting this program. Great! Here's how to play! Simply go to the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com, and click on one of the two boxes. If you choose the correct box, you'll get to watch a spectacular, uplifting video from the world wide web. If you choose the incorrect box, you'll have to watch a troubling video that's likely to have a negative impact on your view of yourself and others. Regrettably, at the end of either video, you'll be directed to the No Dumb Questions Patreon page where you'll be morally obligated to support the program. AGAIN, WE CANNOT STRESS STRONGLY ENOUGH HOW MUCH THE REWARD OF PLAYING THIS GAME IS GROSSLY OUTWEIGHED BY THE RISK! We both look forward to the day when everyone forgets that the Fifty-Fifty (available at the5050.com or thefiftyfifty.com) ever existed, and it passes into the abyss of the forgotten realm where it can never harm anyone again. But until that day please be advised of the following conditions. 1. The Fifty-Fifty is binding in every way. If you choose to play you have entered into a dark pact; that is to say a blood-oath covenant forged in an irrevocable partnership with the very notions of truth and integrity to support this podcast on Patreon (accessible at patreon.com/nodumbquestions). Once you've chosen, of your own free will, under no coercion, and with metaphorical eyes wide open, to go down this path there is no return. We hate that about this game and apologize. Whether you enjoy the winner's video or dab the blood from your eye balls while you suffer through the loser's video, the obligation you've saddled yourself with remains the same. If you play and violate this most sacred of vows, we will know.

2. The fifty-fifty cannot be manipulated. There's literally no way to cheat at this game. And if you try we will know.

3. All participants are required to watch whatever video they end up with IN ITS ENTIRETY with COMPLETE AND UNCOMPROMISED mental focus. If you try to allow your mind to wander so as to reduce scarring on your soul we will know.

There's literally no advantage to anyone to play the Fifty-Fifty, and that's why we so highly discourage it. For those of you who were hoping for a good game we recommend Four Square. Unlike the Fifty-Fifty it's a game of cunning and athleticism with clear rules and objectives. We recommend playing with a regulation 8.5 inch ball outdoors on a windless day in accordance with the official rules available at squarefour.org.

Thank you.

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STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE

Destin's Dominoes Video

The Incredible Science Machine

Sprice Machines YouTube Channel

European Domino Record

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EMILY GRASLIE'S INTERNETTING

The Brain Scoop

Explorastory (keep hitting refresh until later this fall)

INTERESTING STUFF FROM THIS EPISODE

White City map

The Rookery

The Montauk (sadly what we saw in Chicago wasn't the original building designed by Burnham and Root - that one's long gone)

Garden of the Phoenix (The Wooded Island)

Navy Pier

Museum of Science and Industry

Holmes' Murder Castle Site

Barack Obama's Victory Celebration in Grant Park

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A fun, user-friendly article

A more serious article

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A book with helpful pointers for dealing with sleep paralysis

ADORABLE KITTENS MEOWING FOR THE FIRST TIME TO GET YOUR MIND OFF OF SLEEP PARALYSIS

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Smarter Every Day Eclipse Video

Smarter Every Day 2 Eclipse Video (Behind the Scenes)

TMBH Eclipse Video (Matt's)

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Stuff We Talked About In This Episode:

Bitcoin

What English Sounds like to non English speakers

The island culture that uses large stones as money

The Motley Fool

Ithaca Hour

Destin's Eclipse Videos:

How to Watch The Eclipse

Spectral Hearing

Episode NDQ-003 where Matt guesses Darryl's name

Entering a Shrine in Zelda

ALL THE WAYS TO FOLLOW/CONNECT WITH MATT AND DESTIN AND NDQ

Our podcast YouTube channel

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23andMe:

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We'll discuss the book in an upcoming episode!

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Stuff We Talked About In This Episode:

INTRO

Ready Player One Trailer

Where is the tenderloin?

Case New Holland Industrial

Cake (1990s band)

Michelin

Stupid Star Wars Dancing Crap Brandtastrophe - YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO LOOK AWAY - IT'S LIKE WATCHING A TRAINWRECK ON TOP OF A TIRE FIRE ALL PILED IN A GIANT DUMPSTER FLOATING THROUGH AN EVEN MORE GIANT SEWER ON A RAFT MADE OF DISAPPOINTMENT AND SELF-LOATHING

Star Wars Mickey Mouse Ears

Snapchat

Instagram

Mike Rugnetta - Reasonably Sound

Oprah

Jerry Seinfeld

Michael Jordan

LeBron James

Gordon Ramsay

Donald Trump

Hillary Clinton

Michael Jordan

Rolex

Coca-Cola

Pepsi

Chevy

Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band

Poland

Alabama

John McCain Concession Speech

Apple (Justin Long commercials)

Nike

Craig Engels

Google

Walmart

Levi's

CNN

Philip DeFranco

Graffiti in Pompeii

Chi Rho

Branding Cattle

Fellowship of the Ring Cast Tattoo

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and

Thumbtack (Click here to see how it works)

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Stuff We Talked About In This Episode:

DISAPPOINTING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT URINATION

Yellowpee

Blue Acid Indicator (Methylene Blue)

MOVIES THAT MAKE WEAK PEOPLE CRY

Hidden Figures Trailer

Pete's Dragon Trailer

Silence Trailer

Wonder Woman Trailer

Saving Private Ryan

SCIENCE AND OPINION ON CRYING AND FARTING ON AIRPLANES

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Flatulence on Airplanes Study

FAVORITE ATHLETES

Craig Engels (Ole Miss)

Cal Ripkin, Jr.

Mike Piazza

George Brett

VIDEO GAMES OUR KIDS MIGHT PLAY SOMEDAY

Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Power Pad

Minecraft

Zelda

Skyrim

Portal

ECLIPSE STUFF

ISS and Spain's Solar Eclipse

Wolfram Alpha

TERRIFYING RABBIT TRAIL STORY ABOUT A CAR CRASH AND CHIGGERS

Chiggers

UPCOMING BOOK DISCUSSION (PODCAST HOMEWORK)

Devil in the White City on Audible

ALL THE WAYS TO FOLLOW/CONNECT WITH MATT AND DESTIN AND NDQ

Our podcast YouTube channel

Our website is nodumbquestions.fm

No Dumb Questions Twitter

Matt's Twitter

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Subscribe links:

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Our YouTube channels are also fun:

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Sponsored By:

Audible:

Click here to start your free trial and download "The Devil In the White City" by Eric Larson.

We'll discuss the book in an upcoming episode!

DISCUSS THIS EPISODE HERE

Stuff We Talked About In This Episode:

Emily's YouTube Channel

Faith, SD

Sue the T-Rex

The Field Museum

The First Ferris Wheel

1893 World's Fair

Types of Columns

Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show

Japanese Garden in Jackson Park

The Devil in the White City

Map of Chicago Neighborhoods (and bars)

Storybook Island

Rapid City Flood

Dinosaur Park

Chicken walking like a Dinosaur

Is Not a Dinosaur

Which Dinosaur is Best?

Emily's Wolf Video

The Lions That Ate the Rail Workers In Africa

World Taxidermy Championship

Hyena Diorama video

The Relic

Golden Girls Theme Song

Matt's YouTube Series About the Book of Acts

Emily's Brain Scoop - Where My Ladies At

Emily's Award We Discussed

The Colonial House in Rapid City

Gene's Sausage Shop in Chicago

Watertower Fountain

Divides Aside (A podcast Emily is a part of)

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