Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Jul 22, 2020 • 10min

The Biggest Sports Blowouts of All Time

In the world of sports, blowouts can be as fascinating as nail-biters. Explore legendary games, like the infamous 1916 matchup where Georgia Tech crushed Tennessee 222-0. Discover the quirky tale of a makeshift team that faced Georgia Tech under bizarre circumstances. Delve into extreme losses across various sports, from hockey to basketball, including a controversial 100-0 game that changed coaching careers. These stories reveal not just the skill behind dominant performances but also the unexpected narratives fueling these unforgettable defeats.
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Jul 21, 2020 • 11min

The British Line of Succession

Dive into the fascinating world of the British monarchy's line of succession, where names like Prince Charles and Prince William take center stage. Discover the unexpected rules and countless individuals vying for the throne, with historical twists that could have changed everything. Explore the impact of pivotal laws like the Bill of Rights, the evolution from absolute primogeniture, and intriguing genealogical mysteries surrounding figures like Edward IV. History, lineage, and royal drama all intertwine in this captivating discussion!
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Jul 20, 2020 • 12min

The Six Star General

If you look at the list of officer ranks in the United States armed forces, there are 10 ranks listed which are held today They go from Second Lieutenant all the way up to the rank of General, which is the four-star variant of the rank. There is a rank above general, a five-star general, which hasn’t been awarded in 70 years. Most people are familiar with these generals as having served in WWII. However, there is still one more rank above that of five-star general in the United States Military. ========= Sign up for the Travel Photography Academy: http://TravelPhotographyAcademy.com Book your G Adventures tour today! http://bit.ly/EEgadventures--------------------------------Executive Producer James MakkylaBecome a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/EEDailyPodcast/Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 19, 2020 • 12min

The 1960 Presidential Election Popular Vote

There have been 5 acknowledged presidential elections in US history where the winner of the popular vote did not win in the electoral college. However, there is a very good argument to be made that there is a sixth election that should be added to that list. The conventional wisdom holds that John F. Kennedy narrowly beat Richard Nixon in the 1960 popular vote by 112,827 votes. However, to get to this number, you have to put a tortured spin on the numbers from one state in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 18, 2020 • 12min

Jesse Owens vs Usain Bolt: Who Would Win?

Jessie Ownes was the world record holder in the men’s 100m dash and won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics. Usain Bolt is the current world record holder in the men’s 100m and won 3 gold medals in the event. This episode is going to try and answer an impossible, yet interesting question: who would win in a race between Jessie Owens and Usain Bolt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 17, 2020 • 10min

Zero, My Hero: A History of the Number Zero

Discover the intriguing journey of the number zero, a seemingly simple digit that transformed mathematics and technology. Trace its evolution from ancient cultures like the Babylonians to its embrace by Indian scholars and its impact on modern calculus. Delve into its unique properties and philosophical importance, revealing why zero is a vital part of our digital age. Explore how this seemingly insignificant number overcame historical challenges to become the backbone of contemporary mathematics.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 9min

The Army That Never Was: The First US Army Group

Bluffing is one of the most important aspects of playing poker. In any strategic game, in fact, deception can be critical to success. Warfare is no different. Deceiving an enemy can often mean the difference between winning and losing. Between life and death. During WWII, the allied forces unleashed the largest and most complicated deception in military history. A deception which resulted in the success of the Allied invasion of Europe, and saved thousands, if not tens of thousands of lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 15, 2020 • 12min

Time Zone Oddities

Before we created time zones, every village, town, and city had their own local time. You’d set the town’s clock according to when the sun was at its highest point each day, and everything was fine. Eventually, life got faster. Trains began moving between towns and small differences in time began to cause problems. This eventually led to the creation of time zones, so we could get everyone in the world on the same page as far as what time it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2020 • 8min

Rutherford B. Hayes is a Big Deal in Paraguay

Rutherford Birchard Hayes was the 19th president of the United States. He is famous for being the second person to win the presidency without winning the popular vote, and he won in the electoral college by a single vote. The whole election was so shady, he earned the nickname Rutherfraud. Beyond that, there isn’t a whole lot that people remember about the Hayes administration. However, in Paraguay, Rutherford B. Hayes is a really big deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 13, 2020 • 9min

Joe Medicine Crow: The Last Crow War Chief

This episode is the story of a man, who if you don’t know his name, you probably should: Joe Medicine Crow. Joe Medicine Crow was a scholar, an author, a historian, a spokesperson, and a warrior. In fact, he was the last person to have earned the title of War Chief in the Crow Nation, and he earned that title in a way you probably wouldn’t imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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