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In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the invention of the Cotton Candy machine and the two dentists who independently made widely available cotton candy possible. [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 #164: The Cotton Candy Machine and the Dentist Who Made It Possible appeared first on Today I Found Out.
6 Minuten
In this episode, you’re going to learn about one of the first runners to help make Kenya a running powerhouse, and the interesting tale of how we ultimately accomplished his greatest feat as a runner. [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 #163: The Amazing Kipchoge Keino appeared first on Today I Found Out.
8 Minuten
In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the clever way someone first accurately measured the speed of light.  You’re also going to learn just how much energy and how many 50 megaton nuclear bombs (the largest ever detonated) it would take to stop the Earth from orbiting the Sun. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, [...]

The post Podcast Episode #162: Measuring the Speed of Light in the 17th Century appeared first on Today I Found Out.
4 Minuten
If you’ve ever wondered how it is that chopsticks became so popular in certain nations of the world where rice was such a staple, wonder no more.  In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the origins of chopsticks and how they rose in popularity. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can [...]

The post Podcast Episode #161: How Chopsticks Became Popular Over Other Utensils in Certain Nations appeared first on Today I Found Out.
7 Minuten
In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn whether there really is any difference between brown chicken eggs and white eggs. [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 #160: Brown Eggs vs. White Eggs appeared first on Today I Found Out.
4 Minuten
In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn how it came to be that engine power started to be measured in horsepower. [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 #159: Why “Horsepower” is Used for Measuring Engine Power appeared first on Today I Found Out.
4 Minuten
In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the probable reason doughnuts first started being made with holes. [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 #158: Why There are Holes in Doughnuts appeared first on Today I Found Out.
18 Minuten
In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the illegal business that was Steve Jobs’ first foray into the business world, and how he barely got out before being arrested.  You’re also going to learn why Swiss cheese has holes in it, along with a boatload of fascinating facts about Steve Jobs. [TRANSCRIPT: Steve Jobs | Swiss [...]

The post Podcast Episode #157: Steve Jobs’ Morally Questionable First Business appeared first on Today I Found Out.
7 Minuten
In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn a lot of interesting facts about the great Fred Rogers, including the surprising reason he got into TV in the first place, and just who made those sweaters he always wore. [TRANSCRIPT] Don’t miss future episodes of this podcast, subscribe here: iTunes | RSS/XML You can also find more episodes [...]

The post Podcast Episode #156: How Mister Rogers Got Into TV appeared first on Today I Found Out.
6 Minuten
In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the origin of the Star Spangled Banner and the drinking song that served as the base tune for it. [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 #155: A Drinking Song and the Star Spangled Banner appeared first on Today I Found Out.
4 Minuten
In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the surprising truth about the notion that moths eat clothes, as well as a variety of other interesting facts about moths. [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 #154: The Truth About Moths and Clothes appeared first on Today I Found Out.
6 Minuten
In this episode, you’re going to learn the fascinating story of the remarkable Kittie Smith who was the first woman to vote in Chicago, Illinois, and just what her feet had to do with it all. [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 #153: Voting With Your Feet appeared first on Today I Found Out.
3 Minuten
In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that orange juice and certain other things taste so amazingly awful directly after you brush your teeth. [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 #152: Why Orange Juice and Toothpaste-Mouth Don’t Mix appeared first on Today I Found Out.
4 Minuten
In this Weekend Whys episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why hair stops growing at a certain length and whether shaving affects hair growth rate. [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 #151: Why Hair Stops Growing At a Certain Length appeared first on Today I Found Out.
4 Minuten
In this episode, you’re going to learn how the U.S. President’s wife came to be called “First Lady” and who was the “First” First Lady to be called that while in that position. [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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