Category Archives: Podcast

Podcast Episode #99: Will Handling Baby Birds Really Cause the Parent Birds to Reject it, and Why One Bad Apple Spoils a Bunch

In this episode, you’re going to learn whether or not handling baby birds will really cause the parent birds to reject it.  You’re also going to learn just why one rotten apple can spoil an entire bunch rapidly. This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, a subscription service for nutritious snacks, with new snacks introduced every month made from […]

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Podcast Episode #98: The Bizarre Connection Between John Wilkes Booth’s Brother and Abraham Lincoln’s Son, and Why Pistachios Used to Be Died Red

In this episode, you’re going to learn about one of history’s more bizarre events involving the son of Abraham Lincoln and the brother of John Wilkes Booth.  You’re also going to learn why pistachios used to be died red and an interesting fact about a certain statue in New York’s Central Park. This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, […]

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Podcast Episode #97: That Time Abraham Lincoln Established the Secret Service and was Killed the Same Day, Plus More

In this episode, you’re going to find out about the day Abraham Lincoln established the Secret Service, as well as just where his incredibly inept body guard was when Lincoln was being shot.  You’re also going to find out just why there is an area in New York called the “Bronx,” plus a lot of other interesting Bonus Facts surrounding […]

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Podcast Episode #96: Why Police are Called “Pigs” and Why in England They are Called “Bobbies”

In this Weekend Whys episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why members of law enforcement are sometimes called “pigs,” as well as why the police in England are often called “bobbies.” [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 #94: The Decidedly Non-French Origin of French Toast and Why Mustard is Yellow

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the origin of French toast, which funny enough is not French. You’re also going to learn why mustard is yellow, and it turns out it doesn’t have anything to do with the mustard seeds themselves. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find […]

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Podcast Episode #92: The “R” in Mrs.

In this episode, you’re going to learn just why there is an “r” in an abbreviation pronounced “misses,” as well as the evolution of that and other such titles for women. [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 #90: How Hot Dogs Got Their Name and Why Soft Drinks are Called That

In this episode, you’re going to learn how hot dogs got their name- and note, it has nothing to do with anything that happened at a baseball game, contrary to popular belief.  You’re also going to learn why certain carbonated beverages are called “soft drinks.” [TRANSCRIPT: Hot Dogs | Soft Drinks] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: […]

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Podcast Episode #87: Vikings and Their Helmets and Medieval Bathing Habits (Or Lack Thereof)

In this episode, you’re going to learn whether Vikings really did wear elaborate head gear, as well as why during medieval times in certain parts of Europe bathing was fairly uncommon. [TRANSCRIPT: Vikings | Medieval Bathing] 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 #85: The Odd [and Slightly Gross] Thing Worcestershire Sauce is Made Of and Why Cooked Red Meat Turns Brown

In this episode, you’re going to find out the somewhat stomach turning thing Worcestershire sauce is made of and when and how the sauce came about.  You’re also going to learn why red meat turns brown when cooked. This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, a subscription service for nutritious snacks, with new snacks introduced every month made from […]

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Podcast Episode #84: Eric Clapton’s Mother/Sister and Why Rock ‘n’ Roll is Called That

In this episode, you’re going to learn about Eric Clapton’s somewhat unique relationship with his mother and how the name for a certain genre of music came to be called “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” [TRANSCRIPT: Clapton | Rock ‘n’ Roll] 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 #83: How the Gun in Duck Hunt Worked and Why We Call Bowling Three Consecutive Strikes a Turkey

In this episode, you’re going to learn how the gun in the original Duck Hunt game worked and why when you bowl three consecutive strikes it is called a “Turkey”. [TRANSCRIPTS: Duck Hunt | Bowling] 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 This […]

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