Not So Random Facts

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Random facts are only random because we don't know the context behind them. This podcast will fix all that by explaining the history, science, and cultural basis for every random fact you've ever wondered about.

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We Know More About Outer Space Than We Do Our Own Oceans ... But Why?

For tens of thousands of years humans have looked up into the night sky in wonderment. Why then, do we not look into the ocean with that same wonderment? What is waiting to be discovered at the bottom of the sea, and how can that actually help us explore space? We discuss all this plus some truly ghastly risks of space travel in this episode. Host - Michael Rainey - https://twitter.com/raineymichaelv To see more of what Storyteller Entertainment has to offer, head to our website: https://www.sto...

May 01, 2018•21 min

The Industrial Revolution Almost Started During The Time of Jesus Christ

Modern daily life looks vastly different than daily life a few hundred years ago. Electricity, telecommunication, automobiles all define our existence, and it's all due to the industrial revolution that did away with the common agrarian lifestyle. But the scientific principles discovered and developed during this time could have been discovered at any time in human history since science doesn't change. So what if the same innovations had happened centuries earlier? Explore a theoritcal "what if"...

Apr 19, 2018•17 min

Playing Tetris Can Help Cure A Lazy-Eye

This episode is all about eyes, with a plethora of random facts about vision. And while I do go off on many tangents as I am wont to do, the one that I found most interesting is the fact that video games can treat certain vision impairments such as amblyopia, or a lazy eye. Really, any excuse to play more video games works for me. Host - Michael Rainey - https://twitter.com/raineymichaelv To see more of what Storyteller Entertainment has to offer, head to our website: https://www.storytellerente...

Apr 03, 2018•18 min

Scientists Are Bringing Back The Woolly Mammoth To Save The World

As our understanding of genetics grows every year we have accomplished some remarkable achievements, including bringing back extinct animals. Scientists at Harvard are now looking to do the same thing with Woolly Mammoths as these creatures might be crucial in the effort to stop global warming. To see more of what Storyteller Entertainment has to offer, head to our website: https://www.storytellerentertainment.co For questions, comments, or business inquiries email us at podcasts@storytellerente...

Mar 07, 2018•18 min

Canada Is At War With Denmark, But It's The Friendliest War Ever

Borders have led to war as long as we have had borders and war. And while we may think that all the border disputes have been resolved at this point and maps are pretty much settled, there are actually quite a few disputes around the world. But none are quite so pleasant or polite as the "war" between Canada and Denmark over an island in the Arctic. To see more of what Storyteller Entertainment has to offer, head to our website: https://www.storytellerentertainment.co For questions, comments, or...

Feb 21, 2018•16 min

The Moon Is Leaving The Earth, Which Means No More Eclipses

You may be fascinated by solar and lunar eclipses because humans have been fascinated by these events for as long as they have occurred. But everything in the universe eventually has an end, as the moon moves further and further away from our planet, the eclipses will one day be a thing of the past. Follow Storyteller Entertainment on Twitter to follow all our podcasts: https://twitter.com/storyteller_ent For questions, comments, or business inquiries email us at podcasts@storytellerentertainmen...

Feb 06, 2018•17 min

Cavemen Only Created Civilization Because They Loved Alcohol

Many of us enjoy a cold brew at the end of a long day, but did you know that alcohol is actually the cornerstone of our entire civilization. Our entire modern society would never have happened without beer ... so I hope you're enjoying that six pack. Pull up a stool and listen as I explain why liquor was so important to prehistoric mankind. Follow Storyteller Entertainment on Twitter to follow all our podcasts: https://twitter.com/storyteller_ent For questions, comments, or business inquiries em...

Jan 23, 2018•21 min

Only 8% of New Year's Resolutions Are Kept; Here's How To Beat The Odds

Another year goes by and we all try to better ourselves for the new year. But are we doomed to fail? The odds might be against you, but that's only because you haven't heard the science behind resolutions yet. Listen to this episode for advice from psychologists on how to keep your resolutions. Follow Storyteller Entertainment on Twitter to follow all our podcasts: https://twitter.com/storyteller_ent For questions, comments, or business inquiries email us at [email protected]...

Jan 10, 2018•15 min

Humans Are Part Fish, And That's Why We Hiccup

Humans are part fish, and that's why we hiccup. It may sound crazy, but we explore the theories of how fish making the transition to amphibian still affect us today and the long road of human evolution that hits the occasional pothole. Follow Storyteller Entertainment on Twitter to follow all our podcasts: https://twitter.com/storyteller_ent For questions, comments, or business inquiries email us at [email protected]...

Jan 09, 2018•19 min

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