In this “Weekend Why” episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why America is called that. 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 eating beans may cause you to have gas. [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 whether Vikings really did wear elaborate head gear, as well as why during medieval times in certain parts of Europe bathing was fairly uncommon. [TRANSCRIPT: Vikings | Medieval Bathing] 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 where Caesar Salad came from and why it’s called that.  You’re also going to learn why salt enhances flavor, as well as why salad is named that. This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, a subscription service for nutritious snacks, with new snacks introduced every month made from wholesome ingredients. NatureBox is […]

In this episode, you’re going to find out the somewhat stomach turning thing Worcestershire sauce is made of and when and how the sauce came about.  You’re also going to learn why red meat turns brown when cooked. This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, a subscription service for nutritious snacks, with new snacks introduced every month made from […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about Eric Clapton’s somewhat unique relationship with his mother and how the name for a certain genre of music came to be called “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” [TRANSCRIPT: Clapton | Rock ‘n’ Roll] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn how the gun in the original Duck Hunt game worked and why when you bowl three consecutive strikes it is called a “Turkey”. [TRANSCRIPTS: Duck Hunt | Bowling] 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 This […]

In this “Weekend Why” episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn just why it is that cats love catnip. 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 a gecko’s feet can stick to *almost* anything. [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 whether it is actually dangerous or not to drop a penny from the top of the Empire State Building. [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 the amazing story of the only known man to survive two nuclear attacks. 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 a man who managed to survive three consecutive hangings and what happened to him after. 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 the idea that there is a monster in Loch Ness 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 “Mitochondrial Eve,” a woman who lived about 75,000 years ago that all humans alive today are thought to be related to. [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 the silly reason why split infinitives were for a time considered incorrect grammatically. 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 the story that “Sleeping Beauty” was based on, which was *slightly* less family friendly than the Disney version. [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