Daily Knowledge Podcast

In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about whether alcohol actually warms your body and the role it can play in hypothermia, which is quite contrary to popular belief. [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 #104: Does Alcohol Really Prevent Hypothermia? appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this weekend why episode, you’re going to learn why crackers have holes, and it turns out there is a really good reason. 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 #103: Why Crackers Have Holes appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this Weekend Whys episode, you’re going to learn how Ferris Wheels came about and why they are called that. [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 #102: Why Ferris Wheels are Called Ferris Wheels appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn what causes a hangover, why asparagus makes your pee smell, and methods for preventing a hangover. [TRANSCRIPT] This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, a subscription service for nutritious snacks, with new snacks introduced every month made from wholesome ingredients. NatureBox is currently extending a special discount for all our podcast listeners [...] The post Podcast Episode #101: What Causes a Hangover and Why Asparagus Makes Your Pee Smell Bad appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn how scars form and why the skin doesn’t simply heal without blemish, as well as why paper cuts hurt so much. This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, a subscription service for nutritious snacks, with new snacks introduced every month made from wholesome ingredients. NatureBox is currently extending a special discount for [...] The post Podcast Episode #100: How Scars Form and Why Paper Cuts Hurt So Much appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 [...] The post Podcast Episode #99: Will Handling Baby Birds Really Cause the Parent Birds to Reject it, and Why One Bad Apple Spoils a Bunch appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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, [...] The post 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 appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 [...] The post Podcast Episode #97: That Time Abraham Lincoln Established the Secret Service and was Killed the Same Day, Plus More appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 The post Podcast Episode #96: Why Police are Called “Pigs” and Why in England They are Called “Bobbies” appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this Weekend Whys episode, you’re going to learn why ambulances are called that. 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 #95: Why Ambulances are Called That appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 [...] The post Podcast Episode #94: The Decidedly Non-French Origin of French Toast and Why Mustard is Yellow appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about an incredible ability domestic house cats have- able to fall from any height with a remarkable survival rate. 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 #93: Cats and Their Amazing Ability to Survive Falling From Any Height appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 The post Podcast Episode #92: The “R” in Mrs. appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn just what is the difference between fruits and vegetables, along with some interesting fruits and vegetables bonus facts at the end. [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 #91: Fruits vs. Vegetables appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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: [...] The post Podcast Episode #90: How Hot Dogs Got Their Name and Why Soft Drinks are Called That appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this “Weekend Why” episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why America is called that. 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 #89: How America Got Its Name appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this “Weekend Why” episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why eating beans may cause you to have gas. [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 #88: Why Beans Cause Gas appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 [...] The post Podcast Episode #87: Vikings and Their Helmets and Medieval Bathing Habits (Or Lack Thereof) appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn where Caesar Salad came from and why it’s called that.  You’re also going to learn why salt enhances flavor, as well as why salad is named that. This episode is brought to you by NatureBox, a subscription service for nutritious snacks, with new snacks introduced every month made from wholesome ingredients. NatureBox is [...] The post Podcast Episode#86: The Origin of Caesar Salad and Why Salt Enhances Flavor appeared first on Today I Found Out.

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 [...] The post Podcast Episode #85: The Odd [and Slightly Gross] Thing Worcestershire Sauce is Made Of and Why Cooked Red Meat Turns Brown appeared first on Today I Found Out.