Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Jan 13, 2021 • 11min

D.B. Cooper

On November 24, 1971, a man who identified himself as Dan Cooper purchased a $20 ticket for a short 30-minute flight from Portland to Seattle. He had with him a briefcase filled with dynamite and wanted $200,000. After getting his money, the plane took off again, Dan Cooper took the money, jumped out of the plane and into history. Learn more about DB Cooper, and the world’s only unsolved skyjacking, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 12, 2021 • 8min

Surströmming: The World's Smelliest Food

There are many foods that are considered an acquired taste. Foods that might not be very palatable the first time you try it, or something that just doesn’t sit right with most people. It could be something as simple as blue cheese, or something like the Filipino delicacy, balut, which is a boiled, fertilized egg with the embryo still inside. Sweden has its own acquired taste delicacy which has spawned hundreds of reaction videos as people and caused it to be banned by airlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 11, 2021 • 9min

Hispania

Discover the fascinating history of Hispania, the Roman province that shaped modern Spain. Explore how Roman conquest transformed the region, influencing language and culture. Uncover the economic significance of Hispania, a vital colony that birthed many cities we know today. Finally, travel through time as you learn about the stunning ancient ruins scattered across Spain, revealing the enduring legacy of Roman architecture and its impact on contemporary Spanish identity.
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Jan 10, 2021 • 10min

The Nuclear Football

Odds are, if you have ever seen a photo of the president of the United States over the last 60 years, there has been someone in the background or walking a few steps behind, who had in their hand a leather satchel. In that bag was everything the President would need to start armageddon. Learn more about the Nuclear Football, what it is, and why it is always around, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 9, 2021 • 8min

The McRib

The musical Brigadoon is about a Scottish village which appears for one day every 100 years. The village can be thought of as a metaphor for things that are fleeting, or why we must take advantage of opportunities when they appear. Brigadoon doesn’t exist in our world, but we do have the next best thing. The Mc Rib. Learn more about the sandwich which only occasionally appears on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 8, 2021 • 8min

The Erfurt Latrine Disaster

In the year 1184 in the Dutchy of Thuringia, in what is today the country of Germany, a conflict raged between the Count of Thuringia and the Archbishop of Mainz. To resolve this dispute, the German King Henrich VI called the parties to the city of Erfurt to settle their outstanding issues. Things did not go as anyone planned. Learn more about the Erfurt Latrine Disaster on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 7, 2021 • 11min

The Golden Record

In the 1970s NASA embarked on a mission it had never attempted before. Due to a fortunate alignment of planets, they were going to attempt to send robotic probes on a flyby mission to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, before being sent to deep space, out of the solar system. Some of the mission planners figured if they were going to send a probe all that way, maybe they might as well add something extra to the payload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 6, 2021 • 10min

The Last Germans to Surrender

Wars often start with a bang but end with a whimper. Often an attack or an invasion will begin a war, but even one when one side surrenders, it can take days, weeks, or months for word of the capitulation to get out to everyone. While the European theater of World War II officially ended on May 8, 1945, the word didn’t reach everyone right away. Learn more about the last Germans to surrender on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 5, 2021 • 8min

The 12 Days of Christmas

Discover the origins and significance of the 12 Days of Christmas, starting from Christmas Day and ending at Epiphany. Unravel the history of the beloved song and its societal role throughout the years. Learn about the fascinating Yule Log tradition and how it remains relevant today. Plus, dive into the yearly cost of gifts mentioned in the song and how recent events have impacted those prices. Perfect for anyone curious about Christmas traditions!
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Jan 4, 2021 • 10min

The Canary Islands

Discover the hidden treasures of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago with a rich volcanic history. Explore their strategic importance and unique cultural heritage, including the fascinating whistling language, Silbo Gomero. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes, from Lanzarote's volcanoes to La Gomera's lush terraces. Learn how these islands serve as an alluring alternative to mainland Spain, thanks to their developed tourism infrastructure and diverse natural beauty.

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