In this episode, you’re going to learn about who exactly was the world’s first computer programmer and the surprising date this program was first written. [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 We’re also happy to say that Squarespace is offering a […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn a surprising fact about who actually wrote the hit song “A Boy Named Sue,” as well as how if not for an impromptu guitar-pull at a party at Johnny Cash’ house, the song which was his biggest hit may never have been recorded at all. This episode is brought you you by audible.com.  […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn how the practice of putting Bibles in hotel rooms got its start. This episode is brought you you by audible.com.  Audible is offering listeners of this podcast a free audiobook and a 30 day trial membership if you sign up via this link. Among the 150,000+ audio books you can find on audible, […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about why a baker’s dozen is 13 instead of 12. 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 origin of the Olympic torch relay and the tradition of the Olympic flame. 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 Olympic Rings. 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 truth about whether alcohol actually kills brain cells. [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 origin of the standard QWERTY style keyboard and how it came to dominate in many regions of the world. 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 mysterious disappearance of the original Olympic flag, and how it was somewhat humorously “discovered” again some 77 years after that disappearance. [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 why no Olympian would be caught dead using the official Olympic salute anymore, and where the salute is ultimately thought to come 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, you’re going to learn about a man known as “Eric the Eel” who competed in the Olympics as a swimmer, despite never having been in a swimming pool until a few months before the games. Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about whether you really only use 10% of your brain. [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 fascinating religious origin of the famed “Live Long and Prosper” Vulcan hand sign and saying. 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 true story of a (very likely innocent) boy who was electrocuted via an electric chair twice, and in between made national headlines as the full story of his first trial and the events surrounding his conviction came out. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn one of the most interesting facts I’ve ever come across about the way most humans breathe; something you’ve probably never realized, despite doing it your whole life and that this fact is quite obvious once pointed out. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn just what is the difference between fur and hair. 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 truth about whether John F. Kennedy actually said “I am a Jelly Filled Doughnut” in German in one of his most famous speeches. [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 a surprising truth about the temperature controls you have access to in your office building. 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