Teach Me Something

This episode we'll fill you in on the fascinating diversity of cave-living and cave-loving animals. We'll also explain how and why cave animals lose their eyesight and why evolutionary biologists are so interested in these, "wrecks of ancient life." (As they were called by Charles Darwin).

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This episode is all about THE Inquisition. Not just what happened in Spain, but the whole Office within the Roman Catholic Church called the Inquisition. The Catholic Church, along with greedy, power-hungry monarchs, used torture and interrogation to "suppress heresy" and enforce a uniform religion. So join us to learn all about a pretty crazy period in the history of the Catholic Church.

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Join us for a riveting discussion of the dangers lurking in your local baking aisle. Sugar, syrup, honey, and molasses all have their twisted tales from the past (ten years counts as the past, right?) and this episode we are spilling the beans.

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This episode takes a look at some really interesting ways that we use animals in medicine and research. Animal studies not only help us realize how our own bodies work, but they also lead to the discovery of some really important substances like new antibiotics. Join us for answers to questions like, "why is the Gila monster is so important for diabetics?" and, "why have humans become horseshoe crab vampires?"

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In part 2 of our math history episode, we'll head to the East and check out China, India, and the Arabic Empire. Eventually we'll head over to Europe again (Italy, specifically) and we'll end our math-history tour in the Americas, where we'll talk about some indigenous mathematics.

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Join us on a journey through the development of mathematics starting in the Western world. We promise you won't have to solve any math problems or times tables whatsoever. We will also fill you in on what we know so far about how your brain does math and give you some possible reasons why math emerged.

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Yes this episode really is about the ROYGBIV of colours that your body can turn. Let's explore the human body and learn about blood, chemistry, and even food science.

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Ok maybe a little bit about Balto, but only a little bit. In this episode we explore what made the 1925 Serum Run important and highlight all the heroes. Get ready to learn about Diphtheria and dog sledding—and then to fall in love with a special dog named "Togo."

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This episode we are focusing on Chicago's rather odd relationship with their river. They have really put some gross things in it, dyed it, and even reversed the direction of its flow. On purpose. Why did they do this? And how in the world did they pull that off? Tune in and we'll tell you!

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We crammed this episode full of as many tales of metamorphoses as we could. We even sprinkle in facts and tidbits about gods, goddesses, and history to tie it all together. Get ready to learn about the mythological origins of olives, myrrh, and more.

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