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The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher
"Where there is discord, may we bring harmony." In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the wide ranging influence ... Read more
24 Apr 2020
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The First Billionaire Author
The First Billionaire Author
How did J. K. Rowling become the first author to have an estimated net worth of $1 billion? Our award-winning co-hosts T... Read more
31 Mar 2020
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Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
The story behind Marie Antoinette, the young Queen of France in the late 1700s alongside her husband King Louis XVI, is ... Read more
26 Mar 2020
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Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
Debuting in 1979, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim ... Read more
23 Mar 2020
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Hot Dogs
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On the Fourth of July each year, Americans celebrate their independence by consuming 150 million hot dogs across the cou... Read more
10 Mar 2020
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Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
Known for his writings on science fiction and popular science, Isaac Asimov is the only author with books in 9 of the 10... Read more
18 Mar 2020
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The Smallest Bird in the World
The Smallest Bird in the World
The world's smallest bird is indeed, as you would hope, very cute. Join Murray and Tamika as they learn from each other ... Read more
18 Apr 2020
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Where Does Vanilla Come From?
Where Does Vanilla Come From?
We were surprised to learn which plant vanilla flavoring comes from! In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explain the or... Read more
1 May 2020
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The Voice of Darth Vader
The Voice of Darth Vader
Having won the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards (EGOT), James Earl Jones is considered one of the world's greatest a... Read more
5 May 2020
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
The Republic of Kazakhstan is considered the world's largest landlocked country and the ninth largest in the world. In t... Read more
9 Mar 2020
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O. Henry
O. Henry
The author O. Henry wrote dozens of short stories, often with a surprise ending, that examine complex human relationship... Read more
12 Mar 2020
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History of the Trampoline
History of the Trampoline
In gymnastic circles, inventor George Nissen is considered a legend. Join Murray and Tamika in this Flashcast as they di... Read more
11 May 2020
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The World's Fastest Growing Plant
The World's Fastest Growing Plant
It's no wonder pandas love bamboo: it's extremely versatile and holds the record for fastest growing plant AND world's t... Read more
12 May 2020
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1984 and Big Brother
1984 and Big Brother
In some ways, George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 accurately forecasted the future, and the author influenced a generat... Read more
13 May 2020
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The Supremes
The Supremes
In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the popularity of The Supremes, a premier Motown Records group during the 1... Read more
8 Mar 2020
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Classical Ballet: Who Gets to Dance?
Classical Ballet: Who Gets to Dance?
Classical ballet began in Europe, but now people around the world participate. Join Murray and Tamika in this Flashcast ... Read more
29 Apr 2020
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The Power of Bob Marley
The Power of Bob Marley
For many people, a Bob Marley tune isn't just music; it represents power and independence. Join Murray and Tamika as the... Read more
10 May 2020
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Synesthesia
Synesthesia
Did you know some people can smell colors or taste words? In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the fascinating p... Read more
11 Mar 2020
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The Amazing Octopus
The Amazing Octopus
How many hearts and brains does an octopus have? More than you and me. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika provide the ... Read more
3 Apr 2020
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The Greatest Robbery of a Government
The Greatest Robbery of a Government
Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos hold the Guinness World Record for "Greatest Robbery of a Government," as they allegedly sto... Read more
22 Mar 2020
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