Daily Knowledge Podcast

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 The post Podcast Episode #184: Humpty Dumpty appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 The post Podcast Episode #183: A Whale of a Tale appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 [...] The post Podcast Episode #182: The Pharmaceutical Company Bayer and the Invention of the “Non-Addictive” Drug Heroin appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn just what sushi is and where it came from.  And note, if you thought sushi was raw sea-food, you might want to give this one a listen.

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that almost all zippers have “YKK” printed on them. [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 The post Podcast Episode #180: YKK and Zippers appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why stomachs growl when you’re hungry and simple and quick methods for preventing stomach growling when you feel one coming on at inopportune times. [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 [...] The post Podcast Episode #179: Why Stomachs Growl appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the fascinating origin of baseball.  And note, contrary to popular belief and what you might have heard baseball commissioner Bud Selig say, Abner Doubleday had nothing to do with baseball whatsoever and was even known for his dislike of outdoor sports. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe [...] The post Podcast Episode #178: Who Really Invented Baseball appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating tale of a penniless businessman who became the nationally recognized Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. This one’s one of my favorites we’ve done, so do give it a listen.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a little talked about, but extremely fascinating period of Julius Caesar’s life in which he was kidnapped by pirates, held for ransom for over a month, and his somewhat humorous conduct in the interim. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more [...] The post Podcast Episode #176: The Cilician Pirates and Julius Caesar appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the surprisingly recent date that women started popularly wearing bras and how we can credit a major war for making this happen. [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 The post Podcast Episode #175: When Women Started Wearing Bras appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the real life story of a man who quite literally saved the world from what could have been the most devastating war in history. [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 The post Podcast Episode #174: The Man Who Saved the World appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that Amish men sport beards, but never moustaches. [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 The post Podcast Episode #173: The Amish Beard appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn how the Americas got 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 The post Podcast Episode #172: Naming America appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the surprising truth about when the Declaration of Independence was signed.  Just for a hint, it was not anywhere close to July 4th, but was much later. You’re also going to learn a slew of other interesting 4th of July facts. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe [...] The post Podcast Episode #171: The Truth About When the Declaration of Independence was Signed appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about two duels that were fought as a result of an affair Marie Curie had with one of her deceased husband’s former students. [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 The post Podcast Episode #170: Marie Curie, an Affair, and the Duels That Followed appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn whether there is any truth to the idea that Albert Einstein failed at mathematics as a child.  You’re also going to learn a bunch of other very interesting Albert Einstein facts. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes [...] The post Podcast Episode #169: The Truth About Einstein and Whether He Failed at Mathematics as a Child appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn how and when the idea that Friday the 13th is a cursed day came about.  You’re also going to learn about a Dutch study that shows, in fact, for some reason it’s the opposite. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes [...] The post Podcast Episode #168: Friday the 13th appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about Phineas Gage, a man who remarkably survived a bizarre accident in which a large tamping iron shot through his head, ultimately demonstrating a clear link between the brain and personality. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: [...] The post Podcast Episode #167: The Curious Case of Phineas Gage, The Most Famous Man in Neuroscience appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that we have an eight hour workday today and in the Bonus Fact the astounding average number of hours per week people worked before. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going [...] The post Podcast Episode #166: Working Eight Hours appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why a dollar is also called a “buck.”  You’re also going to learn where the expression “pass the buck” came from. [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 The post Podcast Episode #165: Dollars and Bucks appeared first on Today I Found Out.