In this episode, you’re going to learn about how one of the greatest philosophers and enlightenment thinkers only was able to exclusively spend his time on such endeavors because earlier he’d exploited a flaw in the French lottery, making himself and a few others vastly wealthy. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You […]

In this episode, you’re going to to learn the incredible tale of Colonel William Rankin and his harrowing journey through a cumulonimbus cloud. [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 why chocolate is bad for most dogs and exactly how much of each type of it they’d need to ingest for it to be fatal.  You’re also going to learn what you should do if your dog eats chocolate to maximize the chances of your dog surviving the […]

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why chemotherapy will typically cause a person’s hair to fall out.  You’re also going to learn about the theoretical upper limit for the age a human could potentially live to based on cell division limits. Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn whether the age-old home remedy for burns, egg-whites, is actually a good treatment.  You’re also going to learn a whole lot about potential complications from burns, a couple of which may surprise you, and how to treat them. Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn how the stereotype of the police eating donuts got its start. [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 how actor Jimmy Stewart by his own merits rose to the rank of General in the U.S. military, along with a whole lot of other interesting Jimmy Stewart facts. [TRANSCRIPT] We’d also like to ask that you click here and fill out a quick, anonymous survey related to our podcast.  In doing so, […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn the surprising origin of the monopoly player pieces and how they came to be introduced. We’d also like to ask that you click here and fill out a quick, anonymous survey related to our podcast.  In doing so, you’ll be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card in an ongoing monthly raffle. Thanks! […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the amazing story of a woman who could not taste, smell, see, or hear, but became the first deaf-blind person to become fully educated and even went on to become a teacher herself. [TRANSCRIPT] We’d also like to ask that you click here and fill out a quick, anonymous survey related to our […]

In this Weekend Why episode, you’re going to learn why certain American Football games are called “bowls.” [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 why breathing helium makes your voice sound higher than normal. 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 the fascinating origin of the curious phrase “Pleased as Punch,” and just how it is that “Punch” can be pleased. [TRANSCRIPT] We’d also like to ask that you click here and fill out a quick, anonymous survey related to our podcast.  In doing so, you’ll be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn when and why humans started shaving various parts of our bodies, including why women started shaving their legs and armpits. [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 the slightly stomach turning origin of the world’s most expensive cup of coffee.  You’re also going to learn a surprising truth about professional wine tasters, as well as why coffee “beans” aren’t actually beans. [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 one of the more bizarre and little known chapters in the Beatles’ storied history- when they were continually pelted with Jelly Beans and were powerless to stop 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 […]

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that blueprints were once commonly printed on blue paper. 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 why it is that coupons sometimes have a very small cash value listed. 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