Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Aug 10, 2021 • 11min

The Other Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known to almost everyone in the world. If he isn’t known, then his music certainly is. Even though he is one of the greatest composers in history, he was not the only musician in his family. In fact, according to some, he might not have even been the best musician in his family. Learn more about Maria Anna Mozart, the other Mozart, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2021 • 12min

Tokyo 2020: Medals and Records

Most coverage of the Olympics is very biased towards whatever country you happen to live in, and certain popular sports. Lesser sports and accomplishments from athletes in other countries may often be completely overlooked. So, I figured I’d give a recap of the Tokyo Olympics by putting my very special touch on it, and focus on the exceptional performances across all sports from this Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 8, 2021 • 10min

Queen Boudica

In the year 60, Roman forces on the island of Britain, the Roman town of Lunduniam, modern-day London, were attacked and sacked by a group of native Celts. They lashed out at the Romans over years of poor treatment abuse. When Romans lost Lunduniam, they were shocked and embarrassed, not just at the loss to a group of barbarians, but because those barbarians were led by a woman. Learn more about Queen Boudica on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 7, 2021 • 8min

The Monty Hall Problem (Encore)

For over 30 years, Monty Hall was the host of the game show Let’s Make A Deal. In the show, they played a very simple game where you would choose one of three doors. This simple game has led to one of the most controversial and public kerfuffles amongst mathematicians, which caused many distinguished mathematicians to have egg on their face. Learn more about the Monty Hall Problem on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 6, 2021 • 11min

The 27th Amendment

The American constitution was written in 1788, but there was a mechanism built in to adapt and change the document. Since 1788 the Constitution has been amended 27 times, most recently in 1992. The most recent amendment, however, had a path to ratification which was far different than any other of the 26 before it. Learn more about the 27th amendment and the very circuitous route it took to ratification, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 5, 2021 • 10min

The American Whig Party

Learn about the little-known American Whig Party, which had four US presidents and controlled Congress. Explore the party's formation, rise, and fall, including struggles with economic downturns and the issue of slavery. Discover the history and legacy of the party, from its formation as a reaction to Andrew Jackson to its decline. Plus, hear about a recent local election victory for a Whig candidate in Philadelphia and a teaser for a future episode on travel.
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Aug 4, 2021 • 13min

How Do Satellites Work?

Explore how satellites orbit Earth, transmitting signals and helping us navigate daily life. Discover the rocket dynamics and orbital mechanics needed for successful space travel, using relatable analogies like cannonballs. Learn about the complex paths of space probes and the challenges of launching materials into the sun. Uncover the significance of different satellite orbits, including geosynchronous and polar, and their vital role in communication and future space missions.
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Aug 3, 2021 • 11min

The Great Lisbon Earthquake

On the morning of November 1, 1755, the citizens of Lisbon, Portugal set out to go to church for the feast of All Saints Day. Little did they know that moments later, their lives and the lives of everyone in Lisbon were about to be turned upside down and that the city of Lisbon would almost cease to exist. Learn more about the Great Lisbon Earthquake, one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 2, 2021 • 11min

The Periodic Table of the Elements

Discover the fascinating history of the periodic table and its revolutionary impact on science education. Explore its evolution from ancient elements to systematic classification, featuring pivotal contributions from Antoine Lavoisier and others. Delve into modern developments, including artificial elements and their unique properties. Learn how this iconic tool helps decode the natural world, making complex scientific concepts accessible to generations of students and scientists alike.
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Aug 1, 2021 • 13min

Who Was the Greatest Olympian of All Time?

The modern Olympics have been celebrated for over 100 years. Since their beginning in 1896, there have been over 100,000 athletes who have competed at the Olympics and thousands of medals have been awarded. At every Olympics, just like clockwork, the same debate is initiated: who is the greatest Olympian of all time? Join me as I try to answer this unanswerable question, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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