In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about whether Nero really “fiddled when Rome burned” and other interesting facts about Nero and the fire that (supposedly) ravaged the city. [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 surprisingly recent origin of the sporting wave, also known as the “Mexican Wave” outside of the United States, which funny enough has little to nothing to do with Mexico. [TRANSCRIPT] 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 how the Himalayas originally formed and how they are changing even today, along with some other interesting Himalaya related facts. [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 now famous HOLLYWOOD sign and how it came to be such a famous landmark today. [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 drastically bigger structure commonly used for certain Roman games long before the now much more famous Colosseum was even a thought.  You’re also going to learn some other interesting facts about the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn the origin of the popular Looney Tunes corporation name “ACME,” as well as just why the coyote could never seem to catch the Road Runner. [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 find out about a time in high school when future MLB superstar Justin Verlander ultimately paid over $3000 for a single serving chocolate milk, and the interesting story of how this came to be.  In the Bonus Facts, you’re also going to learn some interesting facts about milk, such as why it is white. […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about one of the most storied (and diminutive) soldiers in WWII, a few of the remarkable things he did during the war, as well as his very successful acting career that followed. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the origin of the food pyramid, and why you’d be eating a poor diet if you followed the USDA’s various versions of it through the years.  You’re also going to learn how it came to be this way despite vehement objections from the nutritionists tasked with creating the original (much more healthy) […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating story of a humble add-on mission to one of NASA’s more ambitious projects.  This little additional objective was overseen by none other than famed scientist Dr. Carl Sagan.  The purpose- potential first contact with an alien civilization.  This is the story of how Sagan and his team put together such a […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn some fascinating facts about the Dung Beetle, including a very recent discovery about how they navigate. [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 how it is that certain organic materials become petrified. [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 rubbing salt on raw meat has a preservative effect. [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 there is any truth to earwigs laying eggs in people’s ears and other interesting facts about this creepy little insect. [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 it is that we commonly measure engine power in relation to horses, specifically horsepower.  You’re also going to learn who came up with this idea and how it became so popular. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn what exactly “20-20” or “6-6” vision means and how this scale is determined, as well as how it was originally thought up. [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 Adolf Hitler’s nephew who ultimately enlisted in the U.S. military to fight against his uncle during WWII. You’re also going to learn of an interesting pact the surviving members of Hitler’s line have made, most of which are currently living in New York state. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, […]