In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn how the Americas got that name. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the surprising truth about when the Declaration of Independence was signed.  Just for a hint, it was not anywhere close to July 4th, but was much later. You’re also going to learn a slew of other interesting 4th of July facts. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe […]

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn whether there is any truth to the idea that Albert Einstein failed at mathematics as a child.  You’re also going to learn a bunch of other very interesting Albert Einstein facts. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn how and when the idea that Friday the 13th is a cursed day came about.  You’re also going to learn about a Dutch study that shows, in fact, for some reason it’s the opposite. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about Phineas Gage, a man who remarkably survived a bizarre accident in which a large tamping iron shot through his head, ultimately demonstrating a clear link between the brain and personality. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: […]

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that we have an eight hour workday today and in the Bonus Fact the astounding average number of hours per week people worked before. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going […]

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why a dollar is also called a “buck.”  You’re also going to learn where the expression “pass the buck” came from. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the invention of the Cotton Candy machine and the two dentists who independently made widely available cotton candy possible. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

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] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

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 to stop the Earth from orbiting the Sun. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, […]

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. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can […]

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] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

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] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the probable reason doughnuts first started being made with holes. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast

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, along with a boatload of fascinating facts about Steve Jobs. [TRANSCRIPT: Steve Jobs | Swiss […]

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] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes […]

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] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily Knowledge Podcast