Episodes

Nov. 7, 2024

Massive New "Terror Bird" Discovered, Endangered Woodpecker Makes a Comeback, and TDIH - White Hurricane of the Great Lakes

The discovery of a fossilized 'Terror Bird' leg sheds light on the ancient South American ecosystem and a woodpecker’s comeback changes its status from endangered to threatened. Plus, on The Day in History, the White Hurrica…
Nov. 6, 2024

First Nation to Eliminate Leprosy, Weird Wednesday - Giant GPS Phallus, Unique Presidential Auction, a Couple Odd Structures, and TDIH - The Soviet Union's Five-Day Week

The Kingdom of Jordan is the first nation in the world to eliminate Leprosy. Weird Wednesday brings us a giant GPS phallus, a chance to buy President George Washington’s hair, and a couple "odd" structures. Plus, on 'This Da…
Nov. 5, 2024

Why is Election Day on a Tuesday in November in the US, A Potential Step Forward in Predicting Volcanic Eruptions & TDIH: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

It's Election Day in the United State so we examine why it falls on a Tuesday in November, plus a potential step forward in predicting volcanic activity, and on 'This Day in History', Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot leadin…
Nov. 4, 2024

neverA Small Moon Orbiting Uranus Could Harbor Life, The Detriment of Early-Life Sugar Consumption in Humans & TDIH: The First Wagon Train Arrives in California

A small moon orbiting Uranus may be the latest body in our solar system that could harbor life. New research out of USC suggests a low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk o…
Nov. 1, 2024

The Fastest Spinning Star, Voyager One Switches to a Radio for the First time in 43 years, and TDIH - The Movie Rating System, Old and New

Scientists spot a star spinning at so fast, it’ll make you dizzy just thinking about it – now the fastest spinning object ever observed and staying in space, another issue for the Voyager 1 probe causes it to use a radio for…
Oct. 31, 2024

The Connection Between Earthquakes and Geysers, Dark Matter from Black Holes & TDIH; the First US Coast-to-Coast Highway is Dedicated

A new study examines the connection between earthquakes and geysers. Evidence mounts that dark matter – something that's long perplexed scientists -- originates with black holes. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; the first coa…
Oct. 30, 2024

New Research Says Social Species Live Longer, Weird Wednesday - The Artisan Cheese Thief, More Drugs on Pizza, and a Lawsuit to make Elephants a "Person"; plus TDIH - Intel’s Pentium Bug of 1994

Why social species live longer than their solitary counterparts. Plus, Weird Wednesday has an Artisan Cheese Thief, More Drugs on Pizza, and a potential lawsuit from an elephant? On This Day in History, we look at Intel’s Pe…
Oct. 29, 2024

Scientists Reverse Brain Agin in Fruit Flies, The ESO's New Telescope Sends Photos from the 'Dark Side' of the Universe & TDIH: Lunar Orbiter 1's Crash Landing & Boris Pasternak's Nobel Refusal

Scientists reverse brain aging in fruit flies! What does that mean for humans? The European Space Agency’s new telescope, Euclid, provides us with stunning images of the “Dark Side” of the Universe. And on 'This Day in Histo…
Oct. 28, 2024

AI Creates Precise Gene Control Switches, "Landscape of Fear" Hypothesis Questioned, and TDIH - Fingerprints Used in an Investigation for the First Time

Using AI, researchers develop DNA ‘switches’ to precisely control gene activity in specific cell types and the Yellowstone “Landscape of Fear” hypothesis is being questioned. Plus, on This Day in History, fingerprints are us…
Oct. 25, 2024

Mount Everest is Growing, UK Treasure Hunters are Rewarded in a Big Way & TDIH; the First International, Six-Day Bike Race + the Great Wood Ban of Amsterdam

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, treasure hunters in the UK are rewarded in a big way, and on 'This Day in History', the first international, six-day bike-race & the great wood ban of Amsterdam Thank you to our sponso…
Oct. 24, 2024

How Mega-Buildings are Slowing the Earth’s Spin, Electro-Agriculture Could Help Plants Grow without Sun & TDIH: the First Photo of Earth Taken from Space

On today's episode, we examine how mega-buildings/structures are now slowing the earth’s spin! Plus, how electro-agriculture could help plants grow without photosynthesis, and what that means for the future. Plus, on 'This D…
Oct. 23, 2024

The Correct Way to Throw a Frisbee, Weird Wednesday has a Quick Goodbye, a Shoe Smeller, and a Special Side Order that Toppled a Drug Operation & on 'This Day in History', The First Modern Nose Job

Scientific research reveals the "correct" way to throw a frisbee. Plus, Weird Wednesday has a quick goodbye, a shoe smeller, and a special side order that toppled a drug operation. And on TDIH, we look back at the first mode…
Oct. 22, 2024

First Brown Dwarf Discovered Actually Twins, What Happened When a Large Meteorite Hit Earth, and TDIH - Yahoo Buys Four11

It has been revealed that the first brown dwarf ever discovered is actually twins and we look at what happened to Earth when a meteorite four times the size of Mount Everest hit our planet. Plus, on This Day in History, Yaho…
Oct. 21, 2024

Using Asteroids for Food, Resurrecting the Tasmanian Tiger, and TDIH - The First Transatlantic Radiotelephone Message

Could future astronauts use asteroids for food? It might be possible, we'll explain how. The Tasmanian Tiger might be resurrected. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the first transatlantic radiotelephone message. Astr…
Oct. 18, 2024

New Weather Advisories for the National Weather Service, The Origin for Most Meteorites Revealed, and TDIH - The Pop-Up Toaster

The National Weather Service makes changes to their Winter Advisories and the origin of most meteorites is revealed. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the solution to burnt toast. There won’t be any wind chill warning…
Oct. 17, 2024

Wearable Armband for Stroke Victims to Increase Flexibility, The "Dirty Soda" Trend, and TDIH - The London Beer Flood

A new wearable armband might help stroke victims with flexibility in their arms and the latest new drink trend - "Dirty Soda" - we’ll explain what that is. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the London Beer Flood that …
Oct. 16, 2024

The Decision Making of Fungi, Weird Wednesday - Discovery on Mt. Everest, Wife-Carrying Competition, Conkers Controversy, and TDIH - Disney Cartoons

The decision-making processes in fungi - you heard that right! Weird Wednesday has an Mt Everest discovery 100 years later, a wife-carrying competition, and controversy in the Conkers Championship…we’ll explain. And on This …
Oct. 15, 2024

Killing Mosquitos with CBD, The Possibility of Satellite Collisions, & TDIH - The Shredded Wheat Machine

Can CBD be used to snuff out mosquitos? New research says ‘yes’, and, perhaps a surprise but space is getting crowded – or at least satellite traffic is on the rise. Is this cause for concern? Plus on This Day in History, sh…
Oct. 14, 2024

Study Shows Everything that the Famous "Man-Eater" Lions Ate, Rare Well-Preserved Viking Dig Concludes, and TDIH - Teddy Roosevelt's Shot and Still Delivers His Speech

A new study reveals human and animal hair in the teeth of the famous ‘man-eater’ lions that were killed in 1898, and what we can learn from a rare well-preserved Viking burial site. Plus, on This Day in History, Teddy Roosev…
Oct. 11, 2024

Electroactive Material Breakthrough for Wearable Devices and TDIH - The Battle of the Laser Patent

A new electroactive material may represent a massive breakthrough for wearable devices, including the medical variety – we’ve got details. Plus, on This Day in History, the patent wars over who really invented the laser come…
Oct. 10, 2024

Voyager 2 Shuts Down Another Instrument to Preserve Power and TDIH - The First Synthetic Soap and Its Successor

Voyager 2 shuts off one of its five remaining instruments to preserve power. Plus, on This Day in History; an extended look at the history of the first synthetic soap and its successor – a massive brand name that’s still dom…
Oct. 9, 2024

A 2 Billion-Year-Old Rock Houses Living Microbes, Weird Wednesday Has a 31-year Treasure Hunt, a 50-Year Job Application Response, and Another Midwest Alligator & TDIH; The First Electric Blanket

On today’s episode; a 2 billion-year-old rock is found to house living microbes! Weird Wednesday features a treasure hunt that ends after 31 years, a job application response that took 50 years, and another midwest alligator…
Oct. 8, 2024

A Mission to Study the Potential for Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa, A Potential Breakthrough in the Field of Neuroscience that Could Help Combat Alzheimer’s Disease & TDIH; the Microwave Oven is Patented

A mission to study the potential for life on Jupiter’s moon Europa is soon expected to launch. Plus, a potential breakthrough in the field of neuroscience that could help combat Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. And on 'This Day…
Oct. 7, 2024

Agriculture on Earth Began 66 Million Years Ago (And Not by Humans), Maximizing Cell Phone Usage in the Classroom & A Cultural Classic "American Bandstand" Debuts on Television

Scientists now say agriculture on earth began 66 million years ago thanks to ... ants! Plus, long thought to be a detriment to learning, a new study provides insight on how teachers can get the most out of cell phones – and …