Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Dec 24, 2020 • 9min

The Most Dominant Athlete Ever (Encore)

Question: Who is the most dominant athlete of all time? It’s an interesting question and one which has started endless pub debates. Is that a basketball player like Michael Jordan, a baseball player like Babe Ruth, or a soccer player like Lionel Messi? Or maybe it’s an athlete in an individual sport like Tiger Woods, or Serena Williams. My answer to the question of who is the most dominant athlete of all time might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 23, 2020 • 11min

The Empire That Never Existed (Encore)

The Byzantine Empire was one of the greatest empires in world history, yet at no point was there ever an empire that went by that name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 22, 2020 • 9min

Why is Christmas on December 25?

Every year, people around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25. In many countries, it is the biggest single holiday of the year. Why is it celebrated on December 25? Is there any historical basis for this date and if not, then why do we celebrate it on this date? Learn more about why we celebrate Christmas when we do on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 21, 2020 • 7min

Catalonian Christmas Traditions

Catalonia is a unique region. They have their own Romance language, their own customs, and cuisine, and when it comes to the Christmas season, they have their own traditions. In fact, when it comes to the Christmas season, they have some very very unique traditions. I’d dare say that their Christmas traditions are firmly ranked #2. Learn more about the Christman traditions of Catalonia on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 20, 2020 • 13min

Why Don't We All Drive on the Same Side?

Standards make everything easier. When everyone can agree on a standard way to do things, regardless of how it is done, it can reduce confusion and facilitate progress. You’d think if there was one thing that would be standardized everywhere, it would be the side of the road everyone drives on. I mean, there are only two options. Yet, there is no global standard for what side to drive on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 19, 2020 • 10min

What's the Deal With Dark Matter?

Dive into the captivating world of dark matter and dark energy, where enduring mysteries elude scientists even today. Discover how dark matter influences the movements of stars and shapes the universe, despite being unseen. Uncover the various theories that seek to explain this elusive mass and its critical role in cosmic expansion. Join the exploration of these profound concepts that challenge our understanding and fuel ongoing debates in the scientific community.
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Dec 18, 2020 • 9min

The Speech Richard Nixon Never Gave

The Apollo 11 mission to land humans on the moon was one of the most complex things ever undertaken by humanity. They had to prepare for any and every eventuality, including the failure of the mission. To cover that eventually, President Nixon’s speechwriter wrote a speech to cover that eventuality. Learn more about the speech which Richard Nixon never had to give, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 17, 2020 • 12min

The Rosetta Stone

The ancient Egyptian civilization was one of the oldest civilizations that we know of on Earth. While there is much we know about them, knowledge of their system of writing, known as hieroglyphics had become lost by the middle ages. Where there were different theories as to what the writing meant, no one was really sure how to read hieroglyphics. All of this changed in 1799 when French troops under Napoleon Bonaparte discovered a stone that unlocked the secrets of the language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 16, 2020 • 10min

Atomic Bombs and Two-Piece Swimsuits

On the week of July 1, 1946, there were two explosions that shook the world. One was a physical explosion and the other was cultural. These two events, seemingly unrelated, are now linked forever due to the circumstances of that week. Learn more about what an atomic bomb test and a two-piece swimsuit have in common, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 15, 2020 • 11min

All About ZIP Codes

Back in the day, sending letters was slow and potentially confusing. Nothing could travel faster than the speed of a horse or a ship, and addressing letters could be confusing if there were multiple people in a city. Over time, the postal system developed systematic methods to deliver the mail quickly and more efficiently. Learn more about ZIP codes and postal codes, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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