Daily Knowledge Podcast

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a man, nicknamed “White Death” by his enemies, who is considered to be the greatest sniper in history and who achieved this status without the use of a scope. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes by going here: Daily [...] The post Podcast Episode #64: The Greatest Sniper in History appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn just what the Moon smells and tastes like. [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 #63: Smelling the Moon appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the real color of the Sun. And if you’re thinking it’s yellow, you might want to give this episode a listen.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a Japanese man who continued fighting WWII decades after it ended, because he thought the war was still going on. [TRANSCRIPT] We’re also happy to say that Squarespace is offering a 10% discount to all our listeners, which you can get by going to squarespace.com and signing up with the offer code: [...] The post Podcast Episode #61: The Man Who Continued Fighting WWII 29 Years After It Ended, Because He Didn’t Know appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn whether there is any truth to the idea that listening to Mozart will make you more intelligent. [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 #60: The Truth About Mozart and Your Brain appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn how two teenagers, $100, a bicycle borrowed from a friend, and a little elbow grease comprised the humble origins of what today is one of the largest companies in the world. [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 #59: Two Teenagers, $100, and a Bicycle – The Founding of One of the Largest Companies in the World appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the first known robot ever made, which dates back a surprising amount in history. 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 #58: The First Robot appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the twisted tale of the man who has gone down in history as the most prolific executioner of all time. [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 This episode is brought you by lynda.com, which [...] The post Podcast Episode #57: The Most Prolific Executioner of All Time appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn if Ostriches really do hide their heads in the sand when they detect danger. 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 #56: The Truth About Ostriches and Hiding Their Heads appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn some very surprising truths about Velociraptors and how the real life animals differed from the Jurassic Park film depictions. (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 #55: The Surprising Truth About Velociraptors appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about who exactly was the world’s first computer programmer and the surprising date this program was first written. [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 We’re also happy to say that Squarespace is offering a [...] The post Podcast Episode #54: The First Computer Programmer appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn a surprising fact about who actually wrote the hit song “A Boy Named Sue,” as well as how if not for an impromptu guitar-pull at a party at Johnny Cash’ house, the song which was his biggest hit may never have been recorded at all. This episode is brought you you by audible.com.  [...] The post Podcast Episode #53: A Boy Named Sue appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn how the practice of putting Bibles in hotel rooms got its start. This episode is brought you you by audible.com.  Audible is offering listeners of this podcast a free audiobook and a 30 day trial membership if you sign up via this link. Among the 150,000+ audio books you can find on audible, [...] The post Podcast Episode #52: Bibles and Hotel Rooms appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about why a baker’s dozen is 13 instead of 12. 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 #51: A Baker’s Dozen appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the origin of the Olympic torch relay and the tradition of the Olympic flame. 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 #50: The Nazis and the Olympic Torch Relay appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating origin of the Olympic Rings. 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 #49: The Olympic Rings appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the truth about whether alcohol actually kills brain cells. [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 #48: The Brain, Neurons and Alcohol appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn the origin of the standard QWERTY style keyboard and how it came to dominate in many regions of the world. 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 #47: A QWERTY Story appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the mysterious disappearance of the original Olympic flag, and how it was somewhat humorously “discovered” again some 77 years after that disappearance. [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 #46: The Mystery of the Missing Olympic Flag appeared first on Today I Found Out.

In this episode, you’re going to learn why no Olympian would be caught dead using the official Olympic salute anymore, and where the salute is ultimately thought to come 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 #45: Why No One Uses the Official Olympic Salute Anymore appeared first on Today I Found Out.