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108 A History of the World in 6 Glasses | Tom Standage
Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola! In this episode I'm joined by Tom Standage for a dive into the history of the world through the lens of what (and why) people wer...
107 This Fruit is Bananas! | Dan Koeppel
B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Have you ever wondered why there's only one variety of banana but a dozen or more varieties of apples at your grocery store? How about why bananas, grown across o...
106 Are Algorithms Turning us all into Bigots? | Dr Robert Elliott Smith
I love learning about new tech and how it can enhance our lives! But perhaps we are beginning to place too much confidence and reliance on things like AI and algorithms. In this ...
105 Behind the Scenes of "The Magnificent Seven" | Brian Hannan
I've started to develop quite a love for Western films lately and The Magnificent Seven is definitely among the top. But aside from being a great film, there is an incredible story...
104 How to Wake Up Your Dreams with Lucid Dreaming | Stef from HowToLucid.com
Lucid dreaming is the ability to CONTROL your dreams. A lucid dream feels like a normal dream but you're aware of the fact that it's a dream WHILE you're actually in the dream, m...
103 The Scrappy Origin Story of the Personal Computer | Sean Haas
Personal computers are everywhere! When was the last time you even saw a desk without a computer on it? But how did the personal computer rise up to become so ubiquitous and intert...
102 Adventures in Astronomy | Emily Levesque
Astronomy sounds like an awesome career choice — spend your nights sitting under the stars with a massive telescope finding new astronomical objects in the sky. But that's only the...
101 Becoming Santa: Inside the Harvard of Santa Schools | Tom and Holly Valent
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus? Me too — That's why, in this episode, I'm joined by Tom and Holly Valent. Tom and Holly are the deans of...
100 An Astronaut — Yes, an Actual Astronaut! | Terry Virts
Astronauts are cool - It's just a fact. That's why I'm so excited to share this episode with NASA astronaut, Terry Virts! Terry piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavor, assumed comman...
099 Uncovering the Real Pilgrim Story: 400 Years Later | John G. Turner
It's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about the Pilgrims back in grade school but, if you're like me, haven't really thought about it much since. This ep...
098 The Bizarre History of Soda | Tristan Donovan
How did soda, just flavored fizzy water, become so ubiquitous in today's society? To find out, let's dive in to the history of soda; It's an astonishing tale featuring drugs, Roman...
097 Seaweed Farming: Healthy, Sustainable, & Freaking Awesome! | Bren Smith
Imagine taking an entire farm and putting it underwater in the ocean. Now imagine that the crops you grow don't need to be watered and don't need pesticides, fertilizer, feed, or ...
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