Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Mar 24, 2021 • 12min

Did Shakespeare Write the Works of Shakespeare?

William Shakespeare is widely considered one of the greatest poets and playwrights in the history of the English language. However, over the last two centuries many people have begun to wonder if William Shakespeare of Stratford-on-Avon, England was indeed the person who wrote the works which have been attributed to him. If you look at the evidence or the lack thereof, they aren’t necessarily crazy for thinking it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2021 • 13min

Rome: Republic vs Empire

I’ve done several episodes pertaining to Ancient Rome. The reason is that so many of the foundational things in our world, from our alphabet to our calendar, to the names of our months, all can be traced back to Rome. During these episodes, I’ve often talked about the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. However, many people might not realize what the difference is between the two. When did the republic become an empire, and why? Learn more about the Roman Republic and Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 22, 2021 • 8min

La Liga

Soccer, aka football, is the most popular sport in the world. Of all the professional leagues in the world, there is one that has achieved a level of success and competition above all others. Spain’s Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División, otherwise known as La Liga. Learn more about La Liga, and the history of football in Spain, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 21, 2021 • 9min

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Discover the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a hidden sanctuary for seeds nestled in the Arctic, designed to preserve the world's agricultural diversity. This facility serves as humanity's safeguard against potential food crises. The discussion highlights the crucial role of seed banks and the challenges they face in conserving plant genetic diversity. The episode emphasizes the importance of protecting our food sources for future generations, ensuring we have options even in times of global uncertainty.
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Mar 20, 2021 • 12min

Understanding Orchestras

Dive into the fascinating world of orchestras, where history and structure come alive. Discover why orchestras use specific instruments and how they’re organized. Unpack the meanings of terms like 'symphony' and 'philharmonic'. Explore the crucial roles of concert masters and conductors, balancing artistry with financial realities. Get the inside scoop on the pay differences between major and smaller orchestras, shedding light on the unique challenges they face. Perfect for both music lovers and the curious!
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Mar 19, 2021 • 10min

The B-52 Stratofortress

World War II was the first major conflict that saw the use of strategic bombers. In the months immediately after the war, the US saw the need for an advanced bomber to replace the bombers which were developed during the war. Moreover, they wanted something bigger, faster, and that used newly developed jet engines. The end result of the process was the B-52 bomber which had its first flight in 1952. Learn more about Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, the plane which is still in service today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 18, 2021 • 8min

The Yellow Fleet

In 1967, war broke out between Israel and Egypt. It was the beginning of what would be known as the Six-Day War. As Israeli forces raced across the Siani Peninsula, Egyptian forces took measures to ensure that the Suez Canal wouldn’t be captured. They scuttled ships on either end of the canal to prevent it from being used. Unfortunately, there were ships still in the canal and they got stuck…..for a long time. Learn more about the Yellow Fleet and crews that sailed to nowhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 17, 2021 • 10min

St. Patrick's Day

Every March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated. Everyone wears a lot of green, there are parades, shamrocks, and a whole lot of drinking. But who exactly was St. Patrick? Why do we celebrate his day? And what does any of this have to do with shamrocks, drinking, and wearing green? Learn more about St. Patrick’s Day and why we celebrate it on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2021 • 13min

Unratified Constitutional Amendments

The United States Constitution spells out a very specific process for how to amend the document. First, Congress must vote to approve the amendment. Then the amendment is sent to the state legislatures for ratification. Most amendments never make it through congress. But what happens when an amendment makes it through congress but then doesn’t get approved by the states? Learn more about unratified amendments, and how some of them have become immortal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 15, 2021 • 9min

El Gordo: The World's Biggest Lottery

Every so often, you see lottery jackpots that grow to enormous levels. Lotteries such as Powerball and Mega Millions have on occasion grown to have prizes over $1 billion dollars. However, they all pale in comparison to the annual lottery which takes place in Spain every year. The total amount of money given away in this lottery is over double the cash prize given out in the biggest American lottery. Learn more about El Gordo, the Spanish Christmas Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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