In this episode, you’re going to learn about a CEO of a major company who gave a speech that included a Q&A. In it, he uttered a couple sentences that ended up costing the company nearly a billion dollars as customers began avoiding the business like the plague and continued to do so for many years after. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn why a clean faced Lincoln suddenly decided to grow a bushy beard upon becoming President.  You’re also going to learn a lot of interesting Bonus Facts concerning Lincoln and facial hair trends in America. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a man who began life as a slave and finished it as one of the greatest orators of his era.  He was also instrumental in the fight for women’s suffrage, as well as helping make sure the British didn’t aid the South during the American Civil War, among many other things. [TRANSCRIPT] […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a Catholic priest and mathematical physicists whose theory on the origin of the universe, which later evolved into what we know today as “The Big Bang Theory,” was once called by Albert Einstein, “the most beautiful and satisfactory explanation of creation to which I ever listened.”  He also made a variety of […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the crab that for a brief period every year quite literally overruns Christmas Island with the crab to human ratio at approximately 20,000 to 1.  You’re also going to learn how they survive the journey across the island as well as why they do it in the first place, among other interesting […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a phrase that very nearly became the popular way to answer a telephone, where the term came from, as well as how we ended up with “hello.”  We’re also going to spend a little time debunking a popular myth concerning “hello.” [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the man who ultimately lent his name to the Hubble Telescope and why he was given that honour. [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 who invented duct tape and how they came up with it.  You’re also going to learn the original name of the tape before it was commonly touted as tape for air ducts, despite it being a poor choice in many cases for that use, unless you want your house to burn down. [TRANSCRIPT] […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about how the Great Depression gave us one of the most popular board games in history, Scrabble. [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 what is actually going on in your skin when you get a sunburn, as well as why it often takes so long after you “burn” for the pain to start or your skin to become inflamed.  You’re also going to learn the real meaning of “SPF” in terms of protection (and if you’re […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a remarkable, yet little known, book titled Gadsby, and just what makes this book so incredibly unique. [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 extreme controversy currently surrounding whether those with high blood pressure should be concerned at all about their salt intake.  You’re also going to learn the results of a 2011 Cochrane Review that perhaps should begin to put the issue to bed, but for some reason most health organizations making recommendations on […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating story about a breakout modern artist… who ultimately turned out to be a chimpanzee.  [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 inspiration for the Graham cracker and just what the inventor was trying to rid the world of when he made 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

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about Wilmer McLean and how his back yard and parlor played a pivotal role in the beginning and end of the American Civil War.  You’re also going to learn why certain coins have ridges and others don’t. [TRANSCRIPT: The Civil War and Wilmer McLean | Why Certain Coins Have Ridges] […]

In this episode, you’re going to learn what the song the “Purple People Eater” and arguably the most famous scream of all time, used in over 200 major motion pictures (the Wilhelm Scream), have in common. [TRANSCRIPT] As mentioned in the episode, if you’re interested in getting your phone to do the Wilhelm Scream anytime it’s tossed, you can get […]