Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Jan 25, 2024 • 11min

The Two-Hour Marathon (Redux)

Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathon runner in history, breaks the two-hour marathon barrier. The episode explores the history of marathon world records and the quest to break the elusive barrier. It also discusses the criteria for marathon world records, Kipchoge's attempt to break the two-hour mark, and the impact of his historic achievement on future marathons. The significance of advanced running shoes in recent record performances is also addressed.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 9min

President Tyler’s Grandsons (Redux)

President John Tyler's two grandsons were still alive in 2020, 230 years after their grandfather's birth. The podcast explores their unique situation, as well as President Tyler's extensive family legacy. It also delves into the concept of long-lived individuals connected to historical figures.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 10min

The Most Dominant Athlete Ever (Redux)

Lionel Messi, a dominant athlete in soccer, discusses his journey to becoming one of the most dominant athletes of all time. The podcast explores the concept of dominance in sports, introducing the remarkable career of Alan Francis, the greatest horseshoe pitcher in history. It dives into Francis' consistent success, record-breaking ringer percentage, and unique aspects of professional horseshoe pitching compared to other sports. Despite lacking physical attributes like strength or speed, Francis has multiple world championships and the potential to surpass 30 titles.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 13min

The Six-Star General (Redux)

If you look at the list of officer ranks in the United States armed forces, there are ten ranks listed that 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 a five-star general in the United States Military. Find out more about this rank and the two men who have been awarded it on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.SponsorsBetterHelpVisit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first monthButcherBoxSign up today at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to choose your free steak for a year and get $20 off." Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Peter Bennett & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereUpdate your podcast app at newpodcastapps.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredailyTwitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripWebsite: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 21, 2024 • 12min

Apollo 18, 19, and 20 (Encore)

In the 1960s, billions of dollars were spent, and 100,000s of people worked to land a human on the moon. After the success of Apollo 11, five more Apollo missions managed to land on the moon over the next three years. …and then everyone got bored of flying to the moon, and it was canceled. Learn more about Apollo 18, 19, and 20, the moon missions that never happened, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.SponsorsBetterHelpVisit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first monthButcherBoxSign up today at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to choose your free steak for a year and get $20 off." Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Peter Bennett & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereUpdate your podcast app at newpodcastapps.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredailyTwitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripWebsite: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 20, 2024 • 14min

A History of Lead

Sometime around eight to nine thousand years ago, ancient people in Asia Minor found a very dull grey metal that turned out to be easy to manipulate when it was heated. For thousands of years, it was used for a variety of purposes, including as a food additive. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, even more uses were found for this unique metal. However, by the 20th century, scientists realized that maybe this stuff wasn’t really so good for us. Learn more about lead, how it has been used throughout history, and how our perception of it has changed on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.SponsorsBetterHelpVisit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first monthButcherBoxSign up today at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to choose your free steak for a year and get $20 off." Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: Peter Bennett & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhereUpdate your podcast app at newpodcastapps.comDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredailyTwitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretripWebsite: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 19, 2024 • 14min

Emperor Nero

Explore the rise of Emperor Nero and his controversial legacy as one of the most infamous Roman leaders. Discover the influence of his ambitious mother Agrippina and their strained relationship. Delve into Nero's deteriorating behavior, the Great Fire of Rome, and his attempt to blame Christians. Learn about his alleged persecution, extravagant palace, and questionable artistic talents. Reflect on his downfall, including rebellion and suicide, and examine varying historical opinions on his legacy.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 14min

Cahokia

Explore the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, Cahokia, and its rise and fall. Learn about its prominent features like Monks Mound and woodhenge, the diversity of its population, and theories about its significance. Discover the archaeological importance of Cahokia and how analysis of sediment and pollen has uncovered its history.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 12min

The Irish Potato Famine (Encore)

Exploring the devastating impact of the potato blight during the Great Irish Famine, the economic and political situation in Ireland, the significance of potatoes, the spread of the blight, and the British response and long-lasting impact on Irish history and demographics.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 14min

The London Underground

Discover the origins and growth of the London Underground as a solution to the city's transportation challenges in the 19th century. Learn about the construction and success of the world's first underground railway. Explore the evolution of the London Underground, from steam locomotives to electrification and the iconic Tube Map. Delve into the brilliance of the underground map and its impact on navigation. Get insights into the extensive network and convenience of the London Underground, along with useful tips for using the subway.

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