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 […]

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

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn when people started smiling in photographs and the truth about why they didn’t before. [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 actually happened to the famed library of Alexandria. [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 or not a cow really had anything to do with the cause of the Great Chicago Fire.  You’re also going to learn some interesting tidbits about the benefit of the Great Chicago Fire to the city of Chicago. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You […]

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

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why women have the nicknames “chicks,” “dames,” and “broads,” as well as the decidedly family friendly origin of the word “slut.” [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 causes Will-O’-The-Wisps, those random eerie lights often spotted in swampland. [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 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 […]