Beware of the record-setting spider in Australia, plus a couple experiments take to the skies for NASA and the military. This Week in History focuses on an anniversary for Reggie’s namesake. X-59 Supersonic Jet (Gizmodo) (CNET) X-37B Space Plane (AP News) Australian Spider (Sky News) Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 05, 2024•18 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art to repatriate dozens of stolen pieces of art, a remote island is now accepting applications for an eight-month care-taker position – and they want two! Plus, a very old video game that may have been “beat” for the first time. That, and this week in history - a pivotal moment for the revolver. Repatriated Art (CBS) Island Caretakers (Sky News) Classic Game Beat (Sky News) Colt Guns (American Military News) Contact us - [email protected] Learn more about you...
Jan 04, 2024•17 min
Physicists work on turning light into matter and Weird Wednesday brings some of the more bizarre stories of the week. All that, plus this day in history - one of the most successful (and valuable) baseball franchises was sold … and for a relatively modest price when you consider the current value. Light Into Matter (Gizmodo) Alexa (NDTV) (NY Post) Wallet Lost (UPI) Pizza Toppings (UPI) Popping Balloons (UPI) Underwear (UPI) Singing Record (UPI) Contact the show - [email protected] Learn...
Jan 03, 2024•22 min
What could be in store for 2024 – we ask a famous (dead) French astrologist, the science behind the phenomenon known as “beer goggles,” and on this day in history – I (and you too) can’t drive 55 mph … thanks Richard Nixon. Plus a proper introduction from Reggie and Marques – just what you’ve been craving. Nostadamus 2024 Predictions (NDTV) (IFLScience) (Daily Mail) Beer Goggles Research (SkyNews) Contact us - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Jan 02, 2024•20 min
On today’s condensed, holiday-week episode; Las Vegas weddings could reach a new all-time high this New Year’s Eve – we’ll tell you why and we take a look back at the year of Cool Stuff, the micro naps of Penguins. Plus, this Week in History - we look at one of the oldest sports around, it might surprise you which one it is. Vegas Weddings (AP News) Penguin Naps (AP News) contact us - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ...
Dec 29, 2023•21 min
On today’s condensed Holiday week episode – a closer look at the long-running classic commercials you see each year at this time, and in today’s Cool Stuff lookback we cover what you should be eating to get better sleep. Plus this week in history - we head to the stars. Contact us - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2023•20 min
On today’s episode - Birds drones could become a reality soon and a look back at the transatlantic flight using only sustainable fuel. All that, plus this day in history - We head to the moon. Bird Drones Transatlantic Flight - from the Dec 11th episode contact us - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2023•20 min
On today's episode - NASA will have an international astronaut join them on the next lunar landing mission and we look back at Space Lighthouses. Plus, this day in history takes a look back at one of the most successful bands of all time. International Astronaut (AP News) Beatles Record Sales Numbers (Hooks and Harmony) Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 26, 2023•14 min
On today's episode, the blinding Christmas light display that has some neighbor's upset and a look back at Cool Stuff that we covered this year. Plus, this day in history looks back at the tradition of Christmas lights. Holiday Light Show (UPI) (NY Times) (ERDAJT Stats) First Light Displays (Library of Congress) Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023•16 min
On today’s episode - Ape memory – it may rival that of humans, the world’s oldest horse saddle is found in Mongolia and dates back millenia, and one parcel delivery service presents a solution to the rise in package theft around the holidays. That, plus this week in history looks back at the invention of an american classic – basketball Ape Memory (John Hopkins University) Package Theft (CBS News) (Fox Business) World's Oldest Saddle (Good News Network) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail....
Dec 21, 2023•22 min
On today’s episode –NASA looks to speed up communication in space, Doritos does it again – you’ll never guess what they’ve added nacho cheese flavoring to now, and one of the oldest artificial trees goes for a surprising amount at auction. All that, plus this day in history - we stick with our Christmas theme. Space Lasers (AP News) (Forbes) Doritos Product (Sky News) 103-Year-Old Artificial Tree (UPI) (Sky News) Connect with us by email using the address [email protected] Learn more ab...
Dec 20, 2023•17 min
On today’s episode - sled dogs for your mental health, advancements in whale communication that could help us talk with … aliens, and the latest Ray Ban smart glasses feature may have you understanding foreign languages. That, plus this day in history looks at another classic Christmas Story. Sled Dog Therapy (Positive News Network) Talking with Whales (Mashable) Whale Conversing Report Ray Ban Smart Glasses (Mashable) Connect with us by email using the address [email protected] Learn m...
Dec 19, 2023•19 min
On today’s episode – why we humans may owe our relatively short lifespan to … the dinosaurs, another overdue book returned after more than five decades, and a Belgian family stumbles upon an ancient artifact from the lost city of Pompei. Plus, this week in history takes a look at a Christmas TV movie classic. Lifespan (Popular Mechanics) Beowulf Returned (UPI) Nancy Drew Returned (UPI) Overdue Book History (Manybooks) Pompei Artifact (UPI) Lost Tomato Follow-up (UPI) Contact us - coolstuffcommut...
Dec 18, 2023•16 min
On today’s episode – the reemergence of a species previously extinct in the wild, you'll never guess where a rare pair of Air Jordans was found, Stranger Things comes to the stage in London, and this Week in History - a look at the most successful movie of all time. Return of the Horned Oryx Air Jordan Donation "Stranger Things" Play email - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 15, 2023•22 min
On today’s episode – a first in the world of renewable energy as Ireland makes history, a pair of tech updates as Snapchat adds while Google removes, also a creative punishment for an angry fast food customer...and no, they won’t be taking on the role of butler. Plus, this day in history looks at a monumental moment in aviation history. Ireland Wind Energy Snapchat AI Snapchat Release Google App Removal Fast Food Punishment email - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Dec 14, 2023•19 min
On today’s episode – virtual reality is for ALL of us … and that includes rodents., the end of an era for one of the world’s largest video game conferences. Also, the day of the week – you know them, you love (some) of them … but where the heck did those names come from? We’ll fill you in. Plus this day in history - a look at a lesser known founding father. VR for Mice End of E3 E3 Biggest Game Announcements E3 Biggest Flops Days of the Week Show email - [email protected] Learn more abo...
Dec 13, 2023•22 min
On today’s episode; the remarkable recovery of California’s Redwood Trees, the hotel moved with a remarkable amount of soap, and the Doogie House of lawyers – if you don’t get that reference, look it up, plus this day in history with Ol' Blue Eyes. Redwood Recovery Hotel Moved with Soap Teenage Attorney Young Accomplishments email - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 12, 2023•18 min
On today’s episode – the transatlantic flight made using only sustainable fuel, a lost space tomato has been found, and one of nature’s rarest occurrences. Plus, this week in history takes a look at the Mona Lisa. Transatlantic flight Lost Space Tomato White Leucistic Alligator Mona Lisa Theft Contact us - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023•21 min
On today’s episode – the space lighthouses that may one day help us reach our destination in space, this year in Tinder statistics – what stands out in the modern dating scene, and a restaurant bill that might have you washing dishes for at least a couple of years. Plus this week in history - discovering life on Earth. Space Lighthouse (Mashable) Year In Swipe (YearinSwipe) QR Bill (NDTV) Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 08, 2023•21 min
On today's episode - You know of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but there is another learning tower in Italy that needs repairs. We comver a barrage of wild animal stories. The lucky people who won the lottery twice. Also, this day in history - covering Bob Dylan. Leaning Tower of Bologna - https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/fixing-bolognas-leaning-tower-take-least-10-years-mayor-2023-12-06/ Tree Opossum - https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/12/05/opossum-Christmas-tree-Texas/9731701797819/ Deer Sta...
Dec 07, 2023•20 min
On today’s episode – A Shipwreck that continues to churn out treasure, the restaurant that offered slaps, and this day in history - we cover an all time TV movie classic. Shipwreck - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/treasure-uncovered-in-3-mile-scatter-trail-from-most-famous-shipwreck-the-maravillas/ Nagoya Lady Slap - https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/viral-video-at-this-japanese-restaurant-people-pay-to-get-slapped-by-female-waitresses-4636882 Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more...
Dec 06, 2023•21 min
On today’s episode; the world’s oldest living land animal celebrates a birthday. Plus, how much trash would you sift through to locate a lost valuable. 'Tis the season for Festivus – we’ll tell you where to send your grievances. That, and a look back at this day in history with the group that bared it all. Oldest Land Animal Lost Valuable Air Your Grievances Contact us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Dec 05, 2023•17 min
On today’s episode – We cover the animal that takes four-second micro naps, the pacemaker that can be charged with a heartbeat, and how much your own private island would cost. Plus, today is history takes a look at 1984, the book, not the year. Penguin Naps Recharging Pacemaker Private Island Contact us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2023•15 min
On today’s episode, the secret to a good night’s sleep could be found in your local produce section. The longevity competition could help us feel 10 years younger. Plus, this week in history. Produce to help sleep Lifespan Competition Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2023•16 min
On today’s episode scientists have discovered the “perfect” solar system. One of the world's preeminent sports leagues turns to airline pilots for assistance, and there is a new record for the most teeth. Plus, we wrap up the show with this day in history. Perfect Solar System Airline Pilots Help Officials Most Teeth Record Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 30, 2023•17 min
On today's episode, a nearly extinct animal making a comeback in captivity. We also take a look at the youngest Mensa member. Archeologists make an interesting discovery in Peru. Plus, this week in history. Endangered Rhino Mensa Kid Peru Mummies Contact us - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2023•16 min
On today's episode we cover the EU's ban on microplastics and what that means for you. Adopt an Axolotl to help save them. $20,000 in lottery tickets that had no winners. A look back at the first US auto race. Plus, today in history looks back at daytime dramas. EU Ban AdpotAxolotl Lottery Tickets First US Auto Race Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 28, 2023•22 min
On today's episode, items that were forgotten or thought as trash became treasure. Can we mine our landfills? A lost object that returns home after nearly five decades. Plus, today in history. Story links Cimbue Painting Chinese Cup Landfill Mining Late Return contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023•19 min
On today's episode, a look at what is causing all the holiday stress for Thanksgiving, the top dishes served, and a look at the overall meal prep. Plus, this day in history. Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2023•21 min
On today's episode, a Parkinson's patient walks again thanks to new technology, a (supposedly) extinct mammal is rediscovered in Indonesia and TESLA's policy when purchasing its new truck Plus, a look at this day in history -- a video game edition. Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023•20 min
