PODCAST · education
Learning Notebook
by Kumkwat
Deep dives into the strange and bizarre.
Episodes
-
The Bone Wars: A 19th-Century Fossil Feud
Explore the intense rivalry between paleontologists Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope during the late 19th century, a period known as the Bone Wars. Fueled by ambition and personal animosity, their competition led to a flurry of fossil discoveries but also to unethical practices and...
-
Y2K: More Than Just a Bug
This podcast explores the multifaceted story of the Y2K problem, delving into the technical challenges, governmental responses, and public reactions to the perceived threat of widespread computer system failures at the turn of the millennium.
-
Road Hypnosis: Are We Driving in a Trance?
Have you ever arrived at your destination and realized you can't remember the drive? That's highway hypnosis, and it happens to more people than you think. This podcast explores highway hypnosis, also called "white line fever", an altered mental state where a driver can drive for long periods and...
-
The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five
In February 1978, five men with intellectual disabilities disappeared in the Plumas National Forest in California after attending a basketball game. This episode explores the strange circumstances surrounding their disappearance and the discovery of their bodies.
-
BeiDou: China's Answer to GPS
Explore the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, a Chinese alternative to GPS.
-
Oak Island's Curse: History and Mystery
The history of Oak Island, Nova Scotia, a site known for its centuries-long treasure hunt. Explore various theories about the origin of the buried treasure, from pirates to secret societies, and chronicles the numerous attempts to uncover it.
-
The Emu War: Invasive Species and Wildlife Management in Australia
Explore various historical and contemporary attempts to manage invasive animal populations in Australia. The "Emu War," a failed military operation in 1932 to control emus destroying crops in Western Australia. "Brumby shooting," the practice of culling feral horses, which has been a significant...
-
Skeuomorphism and User Archetypes in Design
Explore the concept of skeuomorphism, which is the imitation of the design of an object made from one material in an object made from a different material.
-
Demining: A Critical Challenge for Post-Conflict Recovery and Development
Discuss the dangers and history of landmines, examining their definition, creation, use, and impact on civilians and the environment. Focus on the humanitarian consequences of landmines, drawing attention to their indiscriminate nature, the lasting impact on victims and communities, and the…
more -
Hadji Ali: The Amazing Regurgitator
Explore the life and career of Hadji Ali, a vaudeville performer known for his extraordinary regurgitation acts. His performances included swallowing and regurgitating various objects like nuts, handkerchiefs, live goldfish, and even kerosene and water. These acts, which were considered…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Learning Notebook have?
Learning Notebook currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Learning Notebook about?
Deep dives into the strange and bizarre.
How often does Learning Notebook release new episodes?
Learning Notebook has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Learning Notebook?
You can listen to Learning Notebook on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Learning Notebook?
Learning Notebook is created and hosted by Kumkwat.
URL copied to clipboard!