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Podcast Episode #183: A Whale of a Tale
In this episode, you're going to learn a variety of ...
In this episode, you're going to learn a variety of fascinating facts about whales that are often contrary to what you'll see depicted in TV and movies, such as Seinfeld and Finding Nemo. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #182: The Pharmaceutical Company Bayer and the Invention of the “Non-Addictive” Drug Heroin
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn ...
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn about the invention of Heroin, which was initially picked by Bayer over Aspirin as their flagship product, how they marketed it as non-addictive, and why they gave it the name "Heroin." [TRANSCRIPT]
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Podcast Episode #181: The Truth About Sushi
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn ...
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn just what sushi is and where it came from. And note, if you thought sushi was raw sea-food, you might want to give this one a listen. ;-) - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #180: YKK and Zippers
In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you're going ...
In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you're going to learn why it is that almost all zippers have "YKK" printed on them. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #179: Why Stomachs Growl
In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you're going ...
In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you're going to learn why stomachs growl when you're hungry and simple and quick methods for preventing stomach growling when you feel one coming on at inopportune times. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #178: Who Really Invented Baseball
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn ...
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn the fascinating origin of baseball. And note, contrary to popular belief and what you might have heard baseball commissioner Bud Selig say, Abner Doubleday had nothing to do with baseball whatsoeve...
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Podcast Episode #177: The Emperor of the United States
In this episode, you're going to learn the fascinating tale ...
In this episode, you're going to learn the fascinating tale of a penniless businessman who became the nationally recognized Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. This one's one of my favorites we've done, so do give it a listen.
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Podcast Episode #176: The Cilician Pirates and Julius Caesar
In this episode, you're going to learn about a little ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about a little talked about, but extremely fascinating period of Julius Caesar's life in which he was kidnapped by pirates, held for ransom for over a month, and his somewhat humorous conduct in the interim.
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Podcast Episode #175: When Women Started Wearing Bras
In this episode, you're going to learn the surprisingly recent ...
In this episode, you're going to learn the surprisingly recent date that women started popularly wearing bras and how we can credit a major war for making this happen. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #174: The Man Who Saved the World
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn ...
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn the real life story of a man who quite literally saved the world from what could have been the most devastating war in history. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
