PODCAST · science
20 Minute Research
by Dan Mayson
A podcast that researches a subject in 20 minutes or less. Scientifically slanted. Learn about things that, well, we all have and never learned about. Something new, every day. It may be something you know, but I'm sure you'll learn something you never knew.
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20 Minute Research - Smoke Detectors
Smoke Detectors. Pretty cool items, but how do they work? I gave myself 20 minutes to research it. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up…
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20 Minute Research - Candles
Candles. So pretty, and they give off a lovely glow and smell. What the heck are they? I gave myself 20 minutes to research it. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you...
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20 Minute Research - glass
What is glass? I mean we know it's brittle and can break, but what is it? Where do the colors come from? I gave myself 20 minutes to research it. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there…
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20 Minute Research - circadian rhythm
What is a circadian rhythm? Who coined the term? Why is it important? I gave myself 20 minutes to research it. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered....
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20 Minute Research - Sound waves
Sound waves? They surround my life. I use them to create this podcast, but what are they? I My 20 minutes of research is up. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would...
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20 Minute Research - Fermentation
Fermentation. It makes my beer buzzy, and creates bubbles. But what is it really? What else can it be used for? My 20 minutes of research is up. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is…
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20 Minute Research - Teflon
Teflon. It makes my eggs slide off the pan onto my plate. But what is it all about? How is it invented? What was its first use? Why is it so non-stick? If it's non-stick, how do they make it stick to a frying pan? Why are there concerns about cooking with it? How is that addressed? Are their...
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20 Minute Research - Fonts
Fonts have been around for a while. We use them every day, but where did they come from? Well, I did my 20 minutes of research. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you...
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20 Minute Research - Tag Trackers - Tile Trackers - AirTags
Tag Trackers - Tile Trackers - AirTags, they do seem to have a lot of names. We've been using them since 2013, but how do they work? What makes them do their magic? Well, I did my 20 minutes of research. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel…
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20 Minute Research - Car Batteries Vs. Deep Cycle Batteries
Car Batteries Vs. Deep Cycle Batteries. How do they work? What is the difference? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a...
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20 Minute Research - Water Towers
Gravity. How does that work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and a...
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20 Minute Research - Gravity
Gravity. How does that work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and a...
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20 Minute Research - Spray Bottles
Spray Bottles. How do the work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and a...
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20 Minute Research - Capsaicin
Capsaicin. Why do I love you so? How are you so hot? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like...
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20 Minute Research - Speech recognition
Speech recognition. How does that work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up...
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20 Minute Research - The Sun
The Sun. How does that work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and a...
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20 Minute Research - Sunscreen
Sunscreen. How does that work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and a...
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20 Minute Research - Medical Terms
Medical Terms. Why are they go Greek to me? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered.…
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20 Minute Research - Cashew
Cashews. Where do the come? Why are they so expensive? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like...
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20 Minute Research - Sand Blasting
Sand Blasting. How does that work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and…
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20 Minute Research - Seedless watermelon
Seedless watermelon. How did that happen? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs…
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20 Minute Research - Motherboard
Motherboard. What is it? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and a positive...
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20 Minute Research - Speakers
Speakers. The can be loud! But how? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and…
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20 Minute Research - Fingerprint Scanner
Fingerprint Scanner How does that work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up...
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20 Minute Research - Aspirin
Aspirin, the wonder drug. How does it work? Where did it come from? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you...
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20 Minute Research - Magic 8-Ball
The magic 8-Ball. How does it work? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and…
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20 Minute Research - MP3's
This file is an MP3, but how did it do it's magic? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like…
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20 Minute Research - Vision
So I'm looking at stuff, what is going on in the eye? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like...
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20 Minute Research - Self-darkening glasses
Self-darkening glasses, what magic is happening? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered....
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20 Minute Research - Fireworks
Fireworks. They are lovely, but what makes them tick? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like...
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20 Minute Research - Xerography
Xerography. You know making a copy on a copier. How does that happen? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you...
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20 Minute Research - Blood type
Blood typing, who, what, where? How does it take place? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like...
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20 Minute Research - LED's (Light Emitting Diodes)
LED's they are on my TV, my phone, in my overhead light, even on my charger, but what are they? How do they do their magic? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on...
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20 Minute Research - Mechanical Bathroom Scale
Mechanical Bathroom scale. What evil is making me increase in weight? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you...
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20 Minute Research - EMV® Card Chip
EMV® Card Chip. Why is it so special? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up…
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20 Minute Research - Remote Control
Remote control. What magic is happening? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs…
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20 Minute Research - Natural Gas
Natural Gas. Where does it come from? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up…
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20 Minute Research - Bluetooth
Bluetooth, how does it do it's thing? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up…
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20 Minute Research - Piezoelectric Lighters
Piezoelectric Lighters how do they do it? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs…
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20 Minute Research - Bulletproof Vest
Bulletproof vest How does it do it's magic? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered.…
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20 Minute Research - Firefly
Firefly. Lightning bug. glow worm. What is THAT all about. How do they do it, WHY do they do it. I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me…
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20 Minute Research - Chalk
Chalk. What is it? Is it household dust? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs…
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20 Minute Research - Water
Water. I want to know more about it. I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up…
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20 Minute Research - Triskaidekaphobia
Triskaidekaphobia. Where did it come from. Why is everyone afraid of it? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject...
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20 Minute Research - Springs
Springs. I was wrong...thought I new it all. What is a spring really? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you...
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20 Minute Research - Fungus
Fungus. It's in my blue cheese, my beer, the dirt, as well as in yummy sour dough, but what is it? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me...
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20 Minute Research - Aluminum
Aluminum. What is this stuff? Where did it come from? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like...
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20 Minute Research - Barnacle
Barnacle. Other than a swear word on SpongeBob SquarePants, what are they? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a…
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20 Minute Research - Sausage
Sausage. I love sausage? Where did it come from. What is it? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would…
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20 Minute Research - Memorial Day
Memorial Day. I get the day of from work each year, but why? I gave myself 20 mins to go find out more about the subject. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would…
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A podcast that researches a subject in 20 minutes or less. Scientifically slanted. Learn about things that, well, we all have and never learned about. Something new, every day. It may be something you know, but I'm sure you'll learn something you never knew.
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Dan Mayson
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A podcast that researches a subject in 20 minutes or less. Scientifically slanted. Learn about things that, well, we all have and never learned about. Something new, every day. It may be something you know, but I'm sure you'll learn something you never knew.
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