Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Gary Arndt
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Nov 17, 2023 • 13min

The Lindbergh Kidnapping (Encore)

This podcast episode explores the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping, discussing the background of Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow, the investigation process, the tragic discovery of the toddler's body, the breakthrough in the case with the identification of Bruno Richard Halmann, and the detailed account of his arrest, trial, and execution.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 14min

Parachutes

Explore the history and development of parachutes, from ancient legends to modern innovations. Discover Leonardo da Vinci's sketches and the first parachute jumps. Learn about the military applications of parachutes in World War II and the invention of the maneuverable Parafoil.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 11min

The 1972 World Chess Championship (Encrore)

The podcast discusses the 1972 World Chess Championship during the Cold War, where the US and Soviet Union competed on a chessboard. It explores the dominance of the Soviet Union in chess, Bobby Fischer's journey to becoming a world championship contender, his surprising lead in the championship, and his rise to fame followed by a downfall.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 14min

The League of Nations (Encore)

Explore the creation and failure of the League of Nations in preventing future armed conflicts, including Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points, President Wilson's efforts to establish the League, and the achievements and shortcomings of the organization. Discover the actions, inactions, and impact of World War II on the League, leading to its dissolution and the establishment of the United Nations.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 13min

The History of Pizza

Explore the origins and variations of pizza, tracing its roots to ancient bread-making cultures. Learn about the early origins of pizza in Naples, Italy, its introduction of tomatoes as a topping, and the moment it gained royal recognition. Discover the history and popularity of pizza in the United States, from tomato pies to chain pizza restaurants. Dive into the global variations of pizza, including Argentine pizza and interesting facts about the global pizza market.
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Nov 12, 2023 • 14min

Eponymous Laws Part 2

Discover more eponymous laws on this episode, including Godwin's Law, Cunningham's Law, Gresham's Law, Galman Amnesia, Metcalf's Law, Sutton's Law, Acton's Dictum, Brandolini's Law, Better Ridges Law of Headlines, Hanlon's Razor, Twymons Law, and Asimov's Law of Robotics.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 15min

The OMG! Particle

Explore the incredible discovery of a cosmic ray detector detecting an unprecedented amount of energy, challenging existing theories. Delve into the nature of the 'OMG particle' and its implications. Learn about cosmic rays, their impact on astronomy, and the fly's eyes detector. Uncover the mind-boggling energy of the OMG particle, exceeding all previous observations. Discover the implications of an incredibly fast particle that defied theoretical limits. Explore possible sources of the OMG particle and the theories surrounding its origin.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 14min

Constantinople (Encore)

Explore the origins and significance of Constantinople, its role as the capital of the Roman Empire, and its transformation into Istanbul. Learn about Emperor Constantine's decision to create a new capital, the rise and fall of Constantinople under various rulers, and the city's historical and cultural significance today.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 14min

Operation Unthinkable

After World War II, concerns arose among the Allied forces about their alliance. Operation Unthinkable was a contingency plan for the Allies to fight each other. The complex relationships between the Soviet Union, United States, and United Kingdom during the war led to mistrust and tensions. The podcast explores the challenges the Soviet Union would have faced and the reasons the war did not happen.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 14min

The Colosseum (Encore)

In the year 70, the Roman Emperor Vespasian commissioned what would become the world’s largest amphitheater. Approximately ten years later, it opened to great fanfare and 100 days of games. No greater amphitheater has ever been built in the nearly 2000 years since its construction.Learn more about the Flavian Amphitheater, aka the Colosseum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.SponsorsBetterHelpVisit BetterHelp.com/everywhere today to get 10% off your first month ButcherBoxButcherBox is offering our listeners turkey FREE in your first box plus $20 off your first order. Sign up at butcherbox.com/daily and use code DAILYSubscribe 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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