Category Archives: Podcast

Podcast Episode #332: Jeans

In this episode, you’re going to learn about who invented jeans, what inspired their creation, and how they became so popular. In the Bonus article, you’re also going to learn why women’s bikes traditionally have slanted crossbars. [TRANSCRIPT: Jeans | Bikes] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by […]

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Podcast Episode #330: Newbery

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the man who ultimately had his name lent to the prestigious Newbery Award, and why the award was named after him [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 #328: The Birth of Baby Carrots

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the surprisingly recent invention of the baby carrots commonly found in supermarkets today, and the interesting story behind their creation.  We also debunk a prevalent myth about baby carrots. [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 #319: An Epidemic

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a terrifying disease that swept across the world, directly after the even more terrifying Spanish Flu Pandemic, resulting in over a million people dead and many of the survivors being left without the will to move or really express themselves in any way. You’re also going to learn what researchers think caused […]

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Podcast Episode #318: The Paperclip

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the origin of the humble paperclip and how the commonly touted creator, even listed as such in many encyclopedias, actually had nothing to do with 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

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