Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Apr 3, 2021 • 11min

Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was one of the most beautiful women in the world. She was a Hollywood star who appeared in films with the likes of Clark Gable and Spencer Tracey. But she was much more than just a pretty face. She was also an inventor who created one of the technologies which have helped develop the modern world. The fruits of her labor can be found in Bluetooth and wifi today. Learn more about Heddy Lamarr and her invention which helped shape the world on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 2, 2021 • 11min

Why Did Hitler Declare War on The United States?

Dive into the intriguing reasons behind Hitler's shocking decision to declare war on the United States in December 1941. Explore the U.S.'s initial neutrality and its gradual shift towards war. Uncover the blunders of Hitler's inner circle, who failed to foresee the strategic fallout. Delve into his miscalculations and ideological biases that led to this fatal misstep, altering the course of World War II. This is a captivating look at one of history's greatest military blunders.
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Apr 1, 2021 • 10min

April Fool's Day

Every day on April 1st, you have to be careful what you read and hear. This day, known to accounts as the beginning of the second quarter, is known to most people as April Fool’s Day. Why do we have a day where we try to trick people, and why does that day occur on April 1st? Learn more about April Fool’s Day on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 31, 2021 • 9min

Mount Athos

In northern Greece, lying off the larger Chalkidiki peninsula is a place that is unique on planet Earth. It only has a population of about 2,400 people scattered across 20 settlements and some random people living by themselves. What makes this area unique is that all 2,400 of its citizens are monks and all are men….and women are not allowed to even enter. Learn more about the Monastic Republic of Mount Athos on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 30, 2021 • 14min

The History of the English Language

About 1500 years ago, a group of people that we would now call Vikings landed in what we now call England, and created a language we now call Old English. Fast-forward to today, and people from 140 countries are listening to a podcast in a dialect we call American English. How did nordic invaders lead to a language which is now spoken on all seven continents? Learn more about the history of the English language on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 29, 2021 • 8min

Spanish Africa

If you think of Spain, you probably think of a European country which has its arm around Portugal and the eat tapas and paella. However, what if I told you that Spain is also an African country? In fact, it is the smallest country in Africa, and no, I’m not talking about the Canary Islands. Learn more about Ceuta and Mellia, the African parts of Spain, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2021 • 10min

The Red Ball Express

There is an old adage about warfare that says “amateurs talk about strategy, whereas professionals talk about logistics”. There is a great deal of truth to this statement. While history books have given a great deal of attention to the D-Day landing at Normandy, what has been almost totally ignored is the incredible logistical effort which was required after the landing. Learn more about the Red Ball Express Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 27, 2021 • 11min

Fantasy Nobel Prizes: Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton is one of the most important scientists in the history of the world. His discoveries have impacted almost every aspect of physics, and a huge part of the first two semesters of any physics course is dominated by his discoveries. It raises an interesting question: If Nobel Prizes were given out when Newton was alive, how many would he have won? Join me as I play fantasy Nobel Prizes with Sir Isaac Newton on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2021 • 9min

The 7 People Who Control the Internet

Delve into the hidden power players of the internet, who wield significant influence over its architecture and accessibility. Discover how domain names function like phone numbers, translating user requests into actual web addresses. Learn about the vital role of Hardware Security Modules in maintaining internet security and the intense key signing ceremonies that safeguard our global connections. This exploration challenges the notion of an entirely open internet and reveals the intricate web of trust that underpins our online experience.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 11min

The Problem With Track & Field World Records

One of the unique things about track and field is that you don’t just compete against your immediate competitors, but you are also competing against the clock or the tape measure. That means you can compare achievements with people in the past, and that means world records. You would expect world records to fall over time, but there are a small number of records that haven’t been broken in decades and no one has even come close to breaking them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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