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Erudition

The Erudition podcast brings you new interesting facts every week for you to feed your brain with.

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Podcast Episode #340: Going Grey

Podcast Episode #340: Going Grey

In this episode, you’re going to learn why hair turns grey as you get older, why stress can cause your hair to turn grey... Read more

13 Feb 2015

6mins

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Podcast Episode #179: Why Stomachs Growl

Podcast Episode #179: Why Stomachs Growl

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why stomachs growl when you’re hungry and simple and q... Read more

12 Jul 2014

4mins

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Podcast Episode #182: The Pharmaceutical Company Bayer and the Invention of the “Non-Addictive” Drug Heroin

Podcast Episode #182: The Pharmaceutical Company Bayer and the Invention of the “Non-Addictive” Drug Heroin

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn about the invention of Heroin, which was initially picked by Bayer... Read more

15 Jul 2014

7mins

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Podcast Episode #196: What Happened to the Library of Alexandria

Podcast Episode #196: What Happened to the Library of Alexandria

In this episode, you’re going to learn what actually happened to the famed library of Alexandria. [TRANSCRIPT]Don’t miss... Read more

29 Jul 2014

9mins

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Podcast Episode #178: Who Really Invented Baseball

Podcast Episode #178: Who Really Invented Baseball

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the fascinating origin of baseball.  And note, contrary to popular... Read more

11 Jul 2014

13mins

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Podcast Episode #180: YKK and Zippers

Podcast Episode #180: YKK and Zippers

In this Weekend Why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn why it is that almost all zippers have “YKK” printed o... Read more

13 Jul 2014

2mins

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Podcast Episode #344: Run Amok

Podcast Episode #344: Run Amok

In this episode, you’re going to learn the gruesome origin of the expression “run amok”. [TRANSCRIPT]Don’t miss future e... Read more

19 Feb 2015

4mins

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Podcast Episode #375: Yellow Urine

Podcast Episode #375: Yellow Urine

In this episode, you’re going to learn why taking a multivitamin will typically turn your urine bright yellow. [TRANSCRI... Read more

3 Apr 2015

4mins

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Podcast Episode #397: 911

Podcast Episode #397: 911

In this episode, you’re going to learn how “9-1-1” was chosen for the emergency phone number in the U.S., as well as how... Read more

5 May 2015

5mins

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Podcast Episode #186: The Fascinating Origin of the “Grandfather” Clock Name

Podcast Episode #186: The Fascinating Origin of the “Grandfather” Clock Name

In this weekend why episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the fascinating story behind why Grandfather Clocks ar... Read more

19 Jul 2014

4mins

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Podcast Episode #399: ACHOO

Podcast Episode #399: ACHOO

In this episode, you’re going to learn why some people sneeze when going from a dark room to being exposed to sunlight. ... Read more

7 May 2015

6mins

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Podcast Episode #230: Let Them Eat Cake

Podcast Episode #230: Let Them Eat Cake

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the real origin of the phrase “Let them eat cake,” as well as how Marie Ant... Read more

15 Sep 2014

10mins

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Podcast Episode #113: When and Why Humans Started Shaving Various Parts of Our Bodies

Podcast Episode #113: When and Why Humans Started Shaving Various Parts of Our Bodies

In this episode, you’re going to learn when and why humans started shaving various parts of our bodies, including why wo... Read more

7 May 2014

7mins

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Podcast Episode #400: Brown Apples

Podcast Episode #400: Brown Apples

In this episode, you’re going to learn why the insides of apples turn brown when exposed to air and what this has to do ... Read more

8 May 2015

3mins

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Podcast Episode #183: A Whale of a Tale

Podcast Episode #183: A Whale of a Tale

In this episode, you’re going to learn a variety of fascinating facts about whales that are often contrary to what you’l... Read more

16 Jul 2014

6mins

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Podcast Episode #368: Indiana Jones

Podcast Episode #368: Indiana Jones

In this episode, you’re going to learn about the man that many think loosely inspired the character of Indiana Jones. [T... Read more

25 Mar 2015

6mins

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Podcast Episode #309: The Bermuda Triangle

Podcast Episode #309: The Bermuda Triangle

In this episode, you’re going to learn whether there is any truth to the notion that the Bermuda Triangle is a ship and ... Read more

1 Jan 2015

8mins

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Podcast Episode #339: Faces

Podcast Episode #339: Faces

In this episode, you’re going to learn about a bizarre medical condition where those who suffer from it have difficulty ... Read more

12 Feb 2015

7mins

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Podcast Episode #174: The Man Who Saved the World

Podcast Episode #174: The Man Who Saved the World

In this episode of the podcast, you’re going to learn the real life story of a man who quite literally saved the world f... Read more

7 Jul 2014

8mins

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Podcast Episode #190: Walking the Plank

Podcast Episode #190: Walking the Plank

In this episode, you’re going to learn whether pirates actually did have people walk the plank and other interesting pir... Read more

23 Jul 2014

6mins

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