Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Dec 17, 2021 • 10min

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

On March 25, 1911, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history took place. In the middle of Manhattan, a fire broke out in a garment factory that killed 146 people. Most of the deaths were totally preventable, and the legacy of that incident had repercussions that still exist today. Learn more about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and its legacy, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 16, 2021 • 13min

All About Chess

It is arguably the world’s oldest game, yet it is one of the most popular cybersports. It has been called the game of kings, and yet it can be mastered by children. Its origins are truly global having passed through several of the world’s greatest civilizations, and it can and is played almost everywhere on Earth. I am of course talking about chess. Learn more about chess, where the game came from, and how it is played today, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 15, 2021 • 13min

Moon Rocks

From 1969 through 1972 six Apollo missions landed on the moon and returned a total of 840 pounds of moon rocks to the Earth. Geologists were able to study them and learned an enormous amount about the composition and formation of the moon. However, those same rocks have been the center of several controversies and mysteries ever since they came back to Earth. Learn more about moon rocks and where they are now on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 14, 2021 • 12min

The History of World Fairs

A world’s fair used to be a very big deal. They would draw tens of millions of visitors and they would showcase some of the most cutting edge advancements in science and technology. They were also responsible for the creation of some of the most iconic structures in the world. Nowadays…..eh….not so much. Learn more about world fairs and how they shaped history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 13, 2021 • 13min

The Wives of Henry VIII

Henry, King of England, Ireland, and Wales, Eighth of his name and head of the House of Tudor, was one of the most significant monarchs in British history. One of the things which made his reign so significant was the controversy surrounding his wives. His marriages completely changed the course of England and of Christianity in Europe. Learn more about the wives of Henry VIII, all six of them, and how they met their fates, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 12, 2021 • 9min

The Mount Tambora Eruption (Encore)

In 1815, one of the most catastrophic and deadly events in recorded human history occurred in Indonesia. A volcanic explosion took place which was larger than anything, any human had ever witnessed in over 10,000 years. The total global death toll from the event might have been as high as the tens of millions. Learn more about the Mount Tambora explosion on this Episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 11, 2021 • 12min

A Human History of Ice

Humans have been aware of ice for as long as there have been humans and ice. However, using ice outside of winter has always been a huge challenge, but that didn’t stop people from trying to harness and use ice even when it was well out of season. It wasn’t until relatively recently, historically speaking, that ice became something that most people could just take for granted. Learn more about ice and how humans managed to make and store it before they had electricity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 10, 2021 • 13min

Plutonium

Discover the captivating history of plutonium, an element born out of the fusion of danger and utility. Hear about its creation through nuclear fission and its dual role in nuclear weapons and energy production. Delve into its applications in space exploration while understanding the associated toxicity and radioactivity. This deep dive reveals how this synthetic element shaped both our technological advances and our geopolitical landscape.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 10min

How Accounting Changed The World

There are some subjects that are perceived to be mind-numbingly dull and boring. One such subject is accounting. Yet, believe it or not, accounting and bookkeeping have not only have been around since the dawn of human civilization, but they also had a hand in shaping it. Without it, the world would be a very different place today. Learn more about accounting and bookkeeping, and how they really aren’t as boring as they seem, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 8, 2021 • 11min

December 8, 1941

Most people are probably aware of the events which took place on December 7, 1941. As Franklin Roosevelt said, “it was a day that would live in infamy.” However, the events of December 7 weren’t limited to Hawaii, and they weren’t even limited to December 7. It was part of a much larger operation, the other elements of which are often overlooked today. Learn more about the events of December 8, 1941, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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