On today's episode we cover the EU's ban on microplastics and what that means for you. Adopt an Axolotl to help save them. $20,000 in lottery tickets that had no winners. A look back at the first US auto race. Plus, today in…
On today's episode, items that were forgotten or thought as trash became treasure. Can we mine our landfills? A lost object that returns home after nearly five decades. Plus, today in history. Story links contact the s…
On today's episode, a look at what is causing all the holiday stress for Thanksgiving, the top dishes served, and a look at the overall meal prep. Plus, this day in history. Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com
On today's episode, a Parkinson's patient walks again thanks to new technology, a (supposedly) extinct mammal is rediscovered in Indonesia and TESLA's policy when purchasing its new truck Plus, a look at this day in history …
On today's episode, are flying cars coming soon? The most expnesive bottle of whiskey ever sold in auction. A look at a new possible crop for California. You've heard of Black Friday, but are you aware of Brown Friday? Plus,…
On today's episode we discuss advanced 3D printing being used to create bones, ligaments and tendons. Google's new AI Weatherman helps predict the weather. Find out how to get paid to watch 12 Hallmark movies. Doritos develo…
Today's episode includes the latest update on autonomous cars, the first Florida Man games are coming soon, the history of the Loch Ness Monster, and is social media really additcing? Plus, the city that has moved several ti…
Today's episode includes dead spiders that are coming back to life, UberTasks may be coming soon to help with household chores, a frightening discovery at 13,000 feet, NASA’s martian spacecrafts are taking a two week break, …
Today's episode includes the new toothpaste that could help with peanut allergies, a new World Record for pencils, an update on the Wile E. Coyote movie, why people are putting toilet paper in the refrigerator, and a look at…
Cool Stuff Ride Home returns with new hosts, Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff. The latest Picasso painting to be sold brings in the second highest price for one of his pieces, Google will start deleting inactive accounts, …
We all love a good ending, but has the culture around spoiler warnings gone too far? Plus, a roundup of interesting links and stories from my drafts. And the story of the Cool Stuff Ride Home.
An extra long episode for you, featuring the history of the M&M’s spokescandies and why we care about them so much. Plus, codebreakers have just decrypted over 50 lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots. And another Valentine…
How the invention of photography changed the world in unintended ways. Plus, an American man whose prostate cancer caused him to speak with an Irish accent. And stick around to the end for a very important announcement about…
How the State of the Union address has changed in its 233 years. Plus, the “extinct” versions of SARS CoV-2 that are still circulating among animals. And, donate to the San Antonio Zoo and they’ll name a cockroach after your…
SpaceX’s Starship rocket might be attempting its first-ever orbital launch next month. Plus, a look back at another space billionaire’s brief appearance in the soda wars with Virgin Cola. And a quick update on the AI Seinfel…
Scientists have uncovered a new form of ice. Plus, James Cameron hired a forensics team and some stunt performers to answer once and for all whether there was enough room for Jack on that door. And the podcaster who invented…
The AI-generated Seinfeld parody cartoon that never goes off the air. Plus, Netflix did not read the room when they announced the AI image generation in their latest anime short. And a smartwatch that stops working if you do…
The dodo bird is back, baby! Or at least lots of investors are betting on its return. But why is de-extincting animals the hot new thing and what does it mean for the future of conservation? Plus, Abraham Lincoln: Bartender.…
Where did lorem ipsum come from? The answer turns out to be just as murky as the nonsense placeholder text itself. Plus, a new game that challenges you to guess when photos were taken. And the best family sitcom of the turn …
How scientists are deciding how we will tell time on the moon and beyond. Plus, a new Frog and Toad series from Apple TV+ has gay Twitter crossing their fingers.
Some wildly optimistic projects being funded by NASA––including more sustainable commercial aircrafts and self-growing bricks on Mars. Plus, a new Shakespearean theater company whose performances all take place inside one of…
Is the huge increase in the price of eggs being caused by price-gouging and not avian flu? Plus, why we need to be paying attention to avian flu even beyond its relation to egg prices. And people are selling bottles of water…
How Wikipedia editors are bringing more nuance into their decisions and what ripple effects that can have on a website that increasingly defines our shared reality.
The Doomsday Clock has ticked down even closer to midnight, but how useful of a mechanism is it? Plus, some good news on climate change. And a new Wordle spin-off for the Zillow-obsessed.