Category Archives: Podcast

Podcast Episode #350: The Queen of Baseball

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a woman who was the first person, man or woman, to play for both the American League and National League baseball All Star teams, among her many other accomplishments in the baseball world. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes […]

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Podcast Episode #349: The First Blonde Bombshell

In this episode, you’re going to learn a lot of interesting facts about the woman who inspired the moniker “blonde bombshell,” as well as the platinum blonde hair craze that led to many other actresses, like Marilyn Monroe, adopting the hair color.  You’re also going to learn how the “blonde bombshell” expression came about and how it was popularized. [TRANSCRIPT] […]

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Podcast Episode #348: The First African American to Play in the Major Leagues

In this episode, you’re going to learn who the real first African American to play in Major League Baseball was. And even if you knew it wasn’t Jackie Robinson, it probably still isn’t the person you’re thinking. 🙂 [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: […]

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Podcast Episode #346: Temporarily Insane

In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating story behind how the “temporary insanity” defense became established in U.S. law, and what all this has to do with the creator of the Star Spangled Banner’s son. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily […]

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Podcast Episode #345: Stone Baby

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the bizarre and very rare phenomenon of the “stone baby,” as well as about a woman who carried one of these fetuses in her body for about six decades. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily […]

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Podcast Episode #343: Pencils and Scantrons

In this episode, you’re going to learn about why you used to have to use #2 pencils on Scantron tests, as well as a boatload of fascinating facts about pencils and their surprisingly interesting history. [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

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Podcast Episode #340: Going Grey

In this episode, you’re going to learn why hair turns grey as you get older, why stress can cause your hair to turn grey sooner, and a lot of other interesting facts about hair. [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

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Podcast Episode #339: Faces

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a bizarre medical condition where those who suffer from it have difficulty “seeing” faces, and in the extreme case, the individuals can’t even recognize their own face in the mirror or in pictures. [TRANSCRIPT] As mentioned in the episode, if you’re curious whether you’re on the “Facial Blindness” spectrum, you can take […]

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Podcast Episode #337: Avoid the Noid

In this episode, you’re going to learn about what funny thing 50% of the ownership of the company that would become Domino’s Pizza was sold for.  You’re also going to learn an equally humorous story about a man named Kenneth Noid and what he had to do with Domino’s Pizza. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: […]

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Podcast Episode #336: Doughnut for a Brain

In this episode, you’re going to learn about how one of the largest creatures on Earth has a very tiny, doughnut shaped brain with their equally tiny esophagus running right through it, along with a lot of other interesting facts about this amazing animal.  In the Bonus section, you’re also going to learn why turkeys (as in the bird) are […]

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