Author Archives: Simon Whistler

Podcast Episode #198: Stone Babies

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the curious phenomenon known as “stone babies,” and particularly a woman who carried one of this in her body for over 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 Knowledge Podcast

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Podcast Episode #194: Piggyback

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why we call it “piggyback” when we carry someone on our back. [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 #191: Walking in Space

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn who was the first to walk in space, how he came very close to getting stuck out there, and the many complications that happened as the two men tried to return to Earth. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find […]

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Podcast Episode #189: The Truth About Big Ben

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the story behind London’s famous “Big Ben,” and why what most people think of as “Big Ben” isn’t actually what holds that name. [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 #187: Turn and Cough

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that doctors have men turn their heads and cough during physicals, and just what exactly they are checking for in that particular test. [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 #185: Ice Cream and Seaweed

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why seaweed is an essential ingredient of most types of ice cream.  You’re also going to learn about a lot of other common household items that also contain seaweed. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going […]

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Podcast Episode #184: Humpty Dumpty

In this episode, you’re going to learn the origin of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme and whether there is any truth to the rumors that it was based on a real king. [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 #183: A Whale of a Tale

In this episode, you’re going to learn a variety of fascinating facts about whales that are often contrary to what you’ll see depicted in TV and movies, such as Seinfeld and Finding Nemo. [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 #182: The Pharmaceutical Company Bayer and the Invention of the “Non-Addictive” Drug Heroin

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the invention of Heroin, which was initially picked by Bayer over Aspirin as their flagship product, how they marketed it as non-addictive, and why they gave it the name “Heroin.” [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes […]

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