Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Feb 12, 2021 • 10min

Domus Aurea

Explore the tumultuous reign of Emperor Nero, a ruler notorious for his response to the Great Fire of Rome. Discover how he built the extravagant Domus Aurea amidst the ashes of destruction, showcasing a stark contrast to the suffering citizens faced. Delve into the remarkable rediscovery of this opulent palace in the 15th century, which inspired Renaissance artists and sparked efforts to preserve its hidden treasures. The podcast uncovers the complex legacy of Nero and the historical lessons woven into the fabric of Roman society.
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Feb 11, 2021 • 11min

The S.S. Politician

In the middle of World War II, a small island in Scotland’s Hebrides Islands was suffering through war shortages like most of the country. However, on February 5, 1941, a very fortunate disaster struck the island, and the island’s residents couldn’t have been happier. The reverberations from this lucky calamity are still being felt today. Learn more about the wreck of the SS Politician and its incredible cargo on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2021 • 9min

The Code of Hammurabi

In 1901, Swiss archeologists Gustave Jequier discovered a large stone stele in what is today western Iran. That large stone was 2.25m or 7.5 feet tall and was covered with cuneiform writing. After it was translated, it was found to have been a list of 282 laws written down by the Babylonian King Hammurabi. The laws covered many of the same issues that people deal with in the modern world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2021 • 8min

The Monty Hall Problem

Dive into the intriguing world of the Monty Hall Problem, a probability puzzle that has baffled mathematicians for decades. Discover why switching doors after a reveal actually boosts your chances of winning. Unpack the controversies and misconceptions that have bubbled up over the years. With a blend of game show nostalgia and mathematical insight, this discussion reveals just how tricky decision-making can be, even in a simple game. Buckle up for a mind-bending exploration of odds and choices!
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Feb 8, 2021 • 12min

The Legend of Andre the Giant

On May 19, 1946, André René Roussimoff was born into the world in Coulommiers, France. At birth, he weighed 13 pounds or 6 kilograms...and from there, he only got bigger. He eventually topped out at 7 feet, four inches tall, weighed 520 pounds, and became a worldwide phenomenon as a professional wrestler and actor. He is one of the few humans to whom the adjective “legendary” can truly be ascribed. Today people still speak of his incredible feats in awe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2021 • 10min

Jack the Ripper

In 1888, the city of London was terrorized by its most infamous serial killer. Anywhere between 5 and 11 murders were committed over a three-year period in the Whitechapel area of London, and the crimes have never been solved. In the decades since then, a cottage industry has developed of amateur sleuths who have tried to determine the identity of this killer, that the newspapers dubbed Jack the Ripper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 6, 2021 • 11min

The Super Bowl

One Sunday every year, the United States celebrates its biggest non-official holiday: Super Bowl Sunday. The championship game of the National Football League is almost always the biggest television audience of the year, and one of the most expensive tickets for any sporting event. However, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, it wasn’t even called the Super Bowl. Learn more about the Super Bowl and how it became so big on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 5, 2021 • 10min

AM/FM

For over 100 years, radio has been one of the biggest mediums for communication, information, and entertainment. It was the first true broadcast medium. However, recent technical and demographic changes have made the future of radio, or at least some of the bands, doubtful. Learn more about AM and FM radio, its past, present, and future, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2021 • 10min

Tulipmania!

In the 17th century, the Netherlands was struck by the world’s first investment bubble. They weren’t investing in stocks or bonds or real estate. They were investing in…..tulip bulbs. Tulip bulbs became a mania and even common people were spending money on tulips. The price of some tulip bulbs rose so high that at one point a single bulb was worth 10 times the annual salary of a laborer. Learn more about Tulipmania on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 3, 2021 • 12min

The Smallest Country in the World

Discover how small a country can be while still remaining sovereign. Delve into the unique history of Nauru, its colonial past, and the rise and fall of its economy due to phosphate resources and mismanagement. Learn about the intriguing aspects of life in this tiny nation, including its lack of a capital and local cultural events. Explore the pressing challenges Nauru faces today, from health crises to tourism struggles, and ponder its uncertain future.

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