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    Podcast Episode #294: Metals and Microwaves

    In this episode, you're going to learn why it is ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn why it is that it's generally advised that you do not put metals in microwave ovens, despite the devices being made of metal, as well as how a microwave actually works to cook food.

    Dec 11, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #293: Driving on the Right vs. Left

    In this episode, you're going to learn why some countries ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn why some countries have rules that drivers should drive on the left side of the road, and others chose to pick the right side. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]

    Dec 10, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #291: Floating Objects in Your Eye

    In this episode, you're going to learn what causes the ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn what causes the so-called "eye-floaters" that you may occasionally see when looking at things like a bright blue sky. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]

    Dec 9, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #290: The Truth About the Average Age of Marriage for Women Throughout History

    In this episode, you're going to learn whether there is ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn whether there is any truth to the idea that women used to commonly get married shortly after puberty. In the bonus topic today, you're going to learn why the toilet is sometimes called a "John.

    Dec 8, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #289: Why Tires Used to Be Made White and Why They are Black Today

    In this episode, you're going to learn why tires stopped ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn why tires stopped being made white and instead are now almost always made black excepting with novelty tires. In the bonus topic, you're also going to learn how men's and women's bikes came to have the differing d...

    Dec 5, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #288: The Bull and the Bear

    In this episode, you're going to learn how the terms ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn how the terms "bull" and "bear" came to be applied to the stock market. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]

    Dec 4, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #287: PEZ and Instant Cake Mix

    In this episode, you're going to learn about the intrepid ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn about the intrepid teenager who created the first ready-made cake mix, then later the ever popular confectionery PEZ, as well as just what "PEZ" stands for and why they originally came in special containers.

    Dec 3, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #286: Police Officers and the Color Blue

    In this episode, you're going to learn the interesting reason ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn the interesting reason why the police in many regions traditionally wear blue, as well as an interesting fact about uniform color and sports teams. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]

    Dec 2, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #285: The Moon on the Horizon

    In this episode, you're going to learn the real reason ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn the real reason the Moon looks bigger on the horizon.  In a Bonus topic after that, you're going to learn why lead used to be added to gasoline. [TRANSCRIPT: Moon | Lead] - [podcastfeedlinks] -

    Dec 1, 2014 Read more
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    Podcast Episode #284: Black Friday

    In this episode, you're going to learn how Black Friday ...

    In this episode, you're going to learn how Black Friday got started, the real reason it's called that, and a few other interesting facts about this "supposed" biggest shopping day of the year. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]

    Nov 28, 2014 Read more
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