Beste Cool Stuff podcasts (2024)

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Weird Wednesday - Earth's "Mini-Moon" May Be A Fragment of Actual Moon, 911 Homework Help, & New Year's Implosion. Plus, TDIH; The Berner's Street Hoax and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 28:04

3d ago28:04

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We learn more about Earth’s short lived second moon and how it may relate to our actual moon, the police are called in to help with math homework, and a New Year’s demolition is approved for one town in Georgia. Plus, on This Day in History, we look back at the Berner's Street Hoax and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Earth's 'mini moon' may hav…

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CZM Rewind: Part Two: The Vampires Are On Our Side: Antifascism in Film 1:04:16

3d ago1:04:16

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In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Caitlin Durante about the antifascist filmmaking in Germany and Hollywood that laid much of the foundations for modern cinema. Original Air Date: 10.19.22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Turbulence May Be Getting Worse, How Video Games Improve Your Work Skills, and TDIH - The First "Day of Publick Thanksgivin" 21:08

4d ago21:08

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Turbulence while flying may be getting worse - we’ll look at why this could be happening, and how playing multiplayer video games might make you a better worker. Plus, on This Day in History, we celebrate the first "Day of Publick Thanksgivin." You're not imagining it, flight turbulence is getting worse. | BBC Science Focus Transport Safety Investi…

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Fossil Helps Explain Humans Long Childhood, 300-Year-Old Statue Used as a Doorstop Valued at $2 Million, and TDIH - The Jarvik-7 Artificial Heart 22:29

5d ago22:29

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How the fossil teeth of an 11-year old helps us understand why humans have an unusually long childhood and one town in Scotland will have a jolt to its budget after discovering a 300-year-old statue. that was being used as a doorstop, is valued at $2M USD. Plus, on This Day in History; Bill Schroeder makes history with the Jarvik-7 artificial heart…

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CZM Rewind: Part One: The Vampires Are On Our Side: Antifascism in Film 1:09:23

5d ago1:09:23

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Margaret talks with Caitlin Durante about the antifascist filmmaking in Germany and Hollywood that laid much of the foundations for modern cinema. Original Air Date: 10.17.22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Lasers Casting a Shadow, First Picture of a Star Outside Our Galaxy, and TDIH - The Campaign to Make Sean Connery the First James Bond 23:40

8d ago23:40

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Scientists reconsider their understanding of shadow after they discover lasers – highly concentrated beams of light – can cast one. And scientists finally have a close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy – and it’s surrounded by something interesting. Plus, on This Day in History, the campaign to make Sean Connery James Bond starts. 'It invites…

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Rare Cosmic Event 40 Years Ago Changes What We Know About Uranus, Scientists Create a Mouse Using Ancient, Single-Cell Genes & TDIH: Smoking is Banned on US Domestic Flights 19:21

8d ago19:21

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New research points to a rare cosmic event just 40 years ago that changes what we know about Uranus’ magnetosphere. Also, scientists create a living, breathing mouse using ancient single-cell genes. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; smoking is banned on domestic flights in the US. Voyager 2’s defining Uranus flyby may have been skewed by a rare cosmi…

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Weird Wednesday - Rats Driving Cars, King Richard III's Voice, and the 'Four Year Skip-Forward' Cruise. Plus, TDIH - The TV Movie That Helped the Cold War 26:58

10d ago26:58

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It’s Weird Wednesday, so we are covering scientists that gave rats cars to drive and what was learned from their behavior behind the wheel, King Richard III’s voice is recreated, and the “Four Year Skip-Forward” cruise. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the TV movie that helped change the course of the Cold War. Neuroscientists taught rats t…

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Part Two: A People's History of Potatoes 50:02

10d ago50:02

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In the second part of this reverse episode, author Wren Awry finishes teaching Margaret the complex and wonderful history of one of the best vegetables in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Sitting Can Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Amber Found in Antarctica for the First Time, and TDIH - The Nintendo Wii 27:07

11d ago27:07

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How sitting, reclining, or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Amber is found in Antarctica for the first time and what information can be gained from it. Plus, on This Day in History, we take a look at the Nintendo Wii. Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people | ScienceDaily For the firs…

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Saber-Tooth Kitten Found, Largest Living Sea Creature Discovered, another "Doomsday Fish" Washed Ashore, and TDIH - U.S. Time Zones and the Teddy Bear 24:15

12d ago24:15

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The remains of a well-preserved saber-toothed kitten was found in Russia, the discovery of the largest known sea creature, and another “Doomsday Fish” washed ashore in California. Plus, on This Day in History, how the railroads help set the time zones in the United States and the history of Teddy Bears. Well-preserved remains of saber-toothed kitte…

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Part One: A People's History of Potatoes 57:45

12d ago57:45

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In this reverse episode, author Wren Awry teaches Margaret the complex and wonderful history of one of the best vegetables in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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CZM Book Club: The Free Orcs of Cascadia by Margaret Killjoy 42:49

13d ago42:49

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It's a Book Club Rerun! Margaret Killjoy reads her short story, The Free Orcs of Cascadia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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The Fake Job Scam, Circular Homes Verus Hurricanes, and TDIH - The Art Advisor to the Queen Exposed as a Soviet Spy 31:44

15d ago31:44

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The latest scam - this one is based around finding a job and how circular homes are standing firm against hurricanes. Plus, on This Day in History, the art advisor to the Queen is exposed in Parliament as a Soviet spy and is stripped of his knighthood. How to protect yourself from scammers offering fake jobs | AP News Cybersecurity Awareness Month:…

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Ceres' Potential Icy Surface, Ancient Bird Skull Discovery Provides Incredible Insights & TDIH; The First Airplane to Take Off from a Ship 31:32

16d ago31:32

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The largest object in the asteroid belt may be 90% ice and water and an ancient fossil of a bird skull can help fill the gaps of avian evolution. Plus, on 'This Day in History', we look at the first airplane flight to take off from the deck of a ship. Near-Earth dwarf planet's surface is 90% covered by water - The Brighter Side of News An ancient a…

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Lung Cancer Breath Test, Weird Wed - Old Cake Sold, Gross Mystery Beach Balls, Monkey Escape, 'Wicked' Mistake, and TDIH - Big Ben Chimes for the First Time 22:59

17d ago22:59

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A breakthrough breath test could detect lung cancer in the early stages, plus Weird Wednesday has a 77-year-old cake piece sold at auction, gross mystery balls on Sydney's beaches that should be avoided, monkeys captured after escaping a research lab, and a 'Wicked' mistake. Also, on This Day in History, the original Big Ben chimes for the first ti…

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Cool Rerun Part Two: The Jane Collective: Direct Action Abortion Access Works 1:00:14

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It's another Cool People Cool Rerun! Margaret finishes talking with Samantha McVey about the more than a hundred women who provided safe, affordable abortion in pre- Roe v Wade Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Physicists Explain How Time Travel Could Become a Reality & On TDIH; The First Recorded Aerial Bombing on US Soil (w/ Unexpected Combatants) 28:51

18d ago28:51

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Perhaps STILL the stuff of Science Fiction, physicists explain how time travel could become a reality – and it’s not as 'out there' as you might initially think. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; The first recorded aerial bombing on US soil – and the combatants aren’t who you'd expect. How the Universe’s hidden ‘scars’ could unlock time travel Aerosp…

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Elephants Using a Tool, Attitude vs Aging, and TDIH - The First US Fraternity and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 25:02

19d ago25:02

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Elephants that may use a hose like a tool…and for a trick, plus your attitude on aging may impact your cognitive skills as you get older. Also, on This Day in History; the first US fraternity and the dedication for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Elephant turns a hose into a sophisticated showering tool | ScienceDaily A Positive Outlook on Aging i…

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Cool Rerun Part One: The Jane Collective: Direct Action Abortion Access Works 1:16:50

19d ago1:16:50

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It's a Cool People Cool Rerun! Margaret talks with Samantha McVey about the more than a hundred women who provided safe, affordable abortion in pre- Roe v Wade Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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CZM Book Club: Nazis Don't Go To Valhalla 25:34

20d ago25:34

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Book Club Rerun from the ol' ICHH archive - now with Book Club wrapping! Margaret Killjoy joins us to read a special spooky week ghost story about the 2nd American Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Common Cold Medicine Could Be Pulled from the Market, New Information Revealed About Pompeii, and TDIH - The First US Detachable Electric Plug 23:26

22d ago23:26

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The FDA could pull a common but ineffective cold medicine from the market and new DNA analysis reveals what scientists got wrong about Pompeii. And, on TDIH, the first detachable electric plug in the US. FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market - CBS News U.S. FDA proposes ending use of popular decongestant present in cold medic…

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Massive New "Terror Bird" Discovered, Endangered Woodpecker Makes a Comeback, and TDIH - White Hurricane of the Great Lakes 22:59

23d ago22:59

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The discovery of a fossilized 'Terror Bird' leg sheds light on the ancient South American ecosystem and a woodpecker’s comeback changes its status from endangered to threatened. Plus, on The Day in History, the White Hurricane of the Great Lakes. Fossil of huge terror bird offers new information about wildlife in South America 12 million years ago …

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First Nation to Eliminate Leprosy, Weird Wednesday - Giant GPS Phallus, Unique Presidential Auction, a Couple Odd Structures, and TDIH - The Soviet Union's Five-Day Week 29:26

24d ago29:26

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The Kingdom of Jordan is the first nation in the world to eliminate Leprosy. Weird Wednesday brings us a giant GPS phallus, a chance to buy President George Washington’s hair, and a couple "odd" structures. Plus, on 'This Day in History', the Soviet Union’s five-day week. Jordan Recognized as First in the World to Eradicate Leprosy (goodnewsnetwork…

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Part Two: Witches: Witches Were Pretty Cool Even Though They Didn't Really Exist 34:14

24d ago34:14

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Margaret finishes telling you about the history of European witchcraft and the witch trials and how it all came down to a contest between Catholics and Protestants to see who could murder the most people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Why is Election Day on a Tuesday in November in the US, A Potential Step Forward in Predicting Volcanic Eruptions & TDIH: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot 21:50

25d ago21:50

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It's Election Day in the United State so we examine why it falls on a Tuesday in November, plus a potential step forward in predicting volcanic activity, and on 'This Day in History', Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot leading to a seemingly ubiquitous mask today. Sponsored By Acorns - Head to at acorns.com/cool or download the Acorns app to start s…

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A Small Moon Orbiting Uranus Could Harbor Life, The Detriment of Early-Life Sugar Consumption in Humans & TDIH: The First Wagon Train Arrives in California 23:41

26d ago23:41

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A small moon orbiting Uranus may be the latest body in our solar system that could harbor life. New research out of USC suggests a low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, plus on "This Day in History", the first wagon train arrives in California on this day in 184…

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Part One: Witches: Witches Were Pretty Cool Even Though They Didn't Really Exist 22:38

26d ago22:38

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Margaret tells you about the history of European witchcraft and the witch trials and how it all came down to a contest between Catholics and Protestants to see who could murder the most people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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CZM Book Club: A Bunch of Stories About Russian Witches 25:00

27d ago25:00

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Margaret reads you folklore about witches in Russia, because she likes witches and it's still sort of Halloween. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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The Fastest Spinning Star, Voyager One Switches to a Radio for the First time in 43 years, and TDIH - The Movie Rating System, Old and New 20:03

29d ago20:03

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Scientists spot a star spinning at so fast, it’ll make you dizzy just thinking about it – now the fastest spinning object ever observed and staying in space, another issue for the Voyager 1 probe causes it to use a radio for the first time in over 40 years. Plus, on This Day in History, the motion picture rating system is unveiled – you may be surp…

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The Connection Between Earthquakes and Geysers, Dark Matter from Black Holes & TDIH; the First US Coast-to-Coast Highway is Dedicated 24:23

30d ago24:23

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A new study examines the connection between earthquakes and geysers. Evidence mounts that dark matter – something that's long perplexed scientists -- originates with black holes. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; the first coast-to-coast highway is dedicated in the US. Earthquakes might trigger Yellowstone's Steamboat geyser : NPR Evidence mounts for…

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New Research Says Social Species Live Longer, Weird Wednesday - The Artisan Cheese Thief, More Drugs on Pizza, and a Lawsuit to make Elephants a "Person"; plus TDIH - Intel’s Pentium Bug of 1994 26:12

1M ago26:12

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Why social species live longer than their solitary counterparts. Plus, Weird Wednesday has an Artisan Cheese Thief, More Drugs on Pizza, and a potential lawsuit from an elephant? On This Day in History, we look at Intel’s Pentium Bug of 1994. More social species live longer | ScienceDaily Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off wit…

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Part Two: Halloween Special: Spooky Stories 41:11

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Margaret reads Prop the other horror story she wrote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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Scientists Reverse Brain Agin in Fruit Flies, The ESO's New Telescope Sends Photos from the 'Dark Side' of the Universe & TDIH: Lunar Orbiter 1's Crash Landing & Boris Pasternak's Nobel Refusal 25:30

1M ago25:30

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Scientists reverse brain aging in fruit flies! What does that mean for humans? The European Space Agency’s new telescope, Euclid, provides us with stunning images of the “Dark Side” of the Universe. And on 'This Day in History'; the crash landing of NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 and Boris Pasternak’s refusal to accept his Nobel Prize Thank you to our spon…

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AI Creates Precise Gene Control Switches, "Landscape of Fear" Hypothesis Questioned, and TDIH - Fingerprints Used in an Investigation for the First Time 24:15

1M ago24:15

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Using AI, researchers develop DNA ‘switches’ to precisely control gene activity in specific cell types and the Yellowstone “Landscape of Fear” hypothesis is being questioned. Plus, on This Day in History, fingerprints are used in an investigation for the first time. Researchers flip genes on and off with AI-designed DNA switches | ScienceDaily Pred…

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Part One: Halloween Special: Spooky Stories 38:34

1M ago38:34

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Margaret reads Prop two horror stories she wrote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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CZM Book Club: "The Vampire Maid" by Hume Nisbet 22:01

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Margaret reads you a story in which vampires serve as a metaphor for yet another thing, because vampires are cool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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