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Podcast Episode #163: The Amazing Kipchoge Keino
In this episode, you're going to learn about one of ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about one of the first runners to help make Kenya a running powerhouse, and the interesting tale of how we ultimately accomplished his greatest feat as a runner. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #162: Measuring the Speed of Light in the 17th Century
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In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn the clever way someone first accurately measured the speed of light. You're also going to learn just how much energy and how many 50 megaton nuclear bombs (the largest ever detonated) it would take...
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Podcast Episode #161: How Chopsticks Became Popular Over Other Utensils in Certain Nations
If you've ever wondered how it is that chopsticks became ...
If you've ever wondered how it is that chopsticks became so popular in certain nations of the world where rice was such a staple, wonder no more. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the origins of chopsticks and how they rose in popularity.
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Podcast Episode #160: Brown Eggs vs. White Eggs
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In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn whether there really is any difference between brown chicken eggs and white eggs. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #159: Why “Horsepower” is Used for Measuring Engine Power
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In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you're going to learn how it came to be that engine power started to be measured in horsepower. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #158: Why There are Holes in Doughnuts
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In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you're going to learn the probable reason doughnuts first started being made with holes. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #157: Steve Jobs’ Morally Questionable First Business
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In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn about the illegal business that was Steve Jobs' first foray into the business world, and how he barely got out before being arrested. You're also going to learn why Swiss cheese has holes in it,
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Podcast Episode #156: How Mister Rogers Got Into TV
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In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn a lot of interesting facts about the great Fred Rogers, including the surprising reason he got into TV in the first place, and just who made those sweaters he always wore. [TRANSCRIPT] -
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Podcast Episode #155: A Drinking Song and the Star Spangled Banner
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In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn about the origin of the Star Spangled Banner and the drinking song that served as the base tune for it. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #154: The Truth About Moths and Clothes
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In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn the surprising truth about the notion that moths eat clothes, as well as a variety of other interesting facts about moths. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
