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Jorge Cham Teaches Us The Universe: Big Bangs and Quantum Hangs
What is the universe? Where did it come from, and what happens to it in the future? Humanity has wrestled with these questions since the dawn of civilization -- and though we've made a lot of progres…
Published on 6 months ago
CLASSIC: The Curious Rise of SPAM
Nowadays the iconic 'SPAM' logo is recognized around the world -- whether you're traveling in the US state of Minnesota or Busan, Korea, you'll more often than not run into a couple of Spam cans in t…
Published on 6 months ago
The Ridiclulous Hsitory of Typos
Ah, the bane of authors, students and copywriters the world round: the infamous typo! Something as small as a single misplaced letter can call the entire credibility of a book, text, or essay into qu…
Published on 6 months ago
Come For the Palooka, Stay For the Farts!
What on Earth is a "palooka"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max embark on a bizarre journey -- inspired by a single, fascinating word, they discover one of the weirdest, life-long beefs between t…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
CLASSIC: The Origins Of, and Backlash Against, Father's Day
With another Father's Day in the books, Ben, Noel and Max hit the new studio for the first time, exploring the history of this paternal partner to the slightly-more famous Mother's Day. Featuring a c…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Father's Day, Around the World
In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max discover stunning commonalities between Father's Day celebrations across culture, community, and time. We wrote that first sentence knowing our Dads will not rea…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
The History of Morning Routines, Part Two: All Hail The Toothbrush! And Deodorant!
For most of us -- hopefully! -- dental care is a fundamental piece of the morning routine. There are few things quite as refreshing as starting the day with a fresh, minty smile. Then, of course, deo…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
CLASSIC: The Smooth-talking Takeover of Tabor Bridge: "Yes And-ing" Your Way To Victory
In 1805, two French Marshals found themselves in quite a pickle -- Jean Lannes and Joachim Murat needed to cross the Danube at the Tabor bridge (a series of three bridges, actually) to reach Vienna. …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
CLASSIC: History's Coolest (Non-Human) Political Candidates, Part I
It's no secret that politics can be a minefield of quirky events, and strange things happen in the lead up to elections. But just how strange can it get? Join the guys and returning guest Christopher…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
The History of Morning Routines, Part One: Thank Goodness People Learned to Wash Themselves
Regardless of culture or country, most people have some sort of morning routine. This could be a simple as a shower, a shave and brushing one's teeth -- on the other hand, some morning routines are e…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago