Daily Knowledge Podcast
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Podcast Episode #73: The Scandalous Original Version of Sleeping Beauty
In this episode, you're going to learn about the story ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about the story that "Sleeping Beauty" was based on, which was *slightly* less family friendly than the Disney version. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #72: Mozart and the Alphabet Song
In this episode, you're going to learn about the origin ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about the origin of the alphabet song and the famous tune behind it. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #71: The Largest Item on a Menu
In this episode, you're going to learn about the bizarre ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about the bizarre dish that holds the world record for the largest item on a menu. - This episode is brought you by lynda.com. Check out lynda.com if you’re interested in learning a new piece of software or busin...
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Podcast Episode #70: The Cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
In this episode, you're going to learn the likely cause ...
In this episode, you're going to learn the likely cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and just how to minimize the chances of a baby dying from it. - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #69: The Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
In this episode, you're going to learn how running out ...
In this episode, you're going to learn how running out of a certain ingredient led to one of the most popular cookies of all time, the chocolate chip cookie. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #68: The 19th Century Dominance of the Electric Car
In this episode, you're going to learn about the surprising ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about the surprising dominance of the electric car in the late 19th and early 20th century and what exactly caused the downfall of this type of automobile. - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #67: The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
In this episode, you're going to learn about the 17 ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about the 17 year old girl who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig back to back, then promptly was kicked out of Minor and Major League baseball. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #66: James Bond and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
In this episode, you're going to learn about the origin ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about the origin of James Bond and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which it might surprise you to learn were written by the same author. - This episode is brought you by lynda.com,
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Podcast Episode #65: High Heels Were Originally Worn By Men, Not Women
In this episode, you're going to learn about the fascinating ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about the fascinating origin of high heel shoes, and just how they became popular despite being extremely impractical in every day life. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]
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Podcast Episode #64: The Greatest Sniper in History
In this episode, you're going to learn about a man, ...
In this episode, you're going to learn about a man, nicknamed "White Death" by his enemies, who is considered to be the greatest sniper in history and who achieved this status without the use of a scope. [TRANSCRIPT] - [podcastfeedlinks]