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The Mildly Interesting
by Oliver Wilson
Overactive mind keeping you awake? We’ll, you’re in the right place! Fall asleep quickly with British podcast host Oliver Wilson, as he explores a world of mildly interesting topics. Relax and drift away into a night of restful sleep. It's like taking a nightly dose of audio melatonin.The Mildly Interesting is the official bedtime podcast of former insomniacs.(Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA, USDA, or even a CPA).
Episodes
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Nutritional Benefits of Peaches - TMI 143
National Eat A Peach Day is a day that is dedicated to eating peaches, as the name suggests. Peaches offer several health benefits, so not only do they taste amazing, but they are great for your well-being too. They are excellent in blood pressure control and promoting brain health. They also…
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National Lemon Meringue Pie Day: A Taster's Guide - TMI 142
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day is a celebration held every year. Lemon meringue pie is one of the most popular pies in Great Britain and North America. Lemon custard is usually attributed to the Quakers in the late 1700s. The idea for a fluffy topping made from sweetened and flavored egg whites...
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Bowling, the Old and the New - TMI 141
Bowling is a sport that appeals to people of all ages, gender and is becoming more and more accessible. The sport dates back to ancient Egyptian times, as primitive bowling artifacts have been found in graves from around 5,000 BC.
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Alpacas and Their History in the Andes - TMI 140
Alpacas have been domesticated for more than 9000 years and have been vitally important to the people of the Andes over the centuries. The Alpaca Owners Association was founded to help educate people about how lovable and soft alpacas are and how they contribute to the global economy.
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Carousel: History and Future Perspective - TMI 139
A carousel, also known as a merry-go-round, is a sort of amusement ride which consists of a circular platform that rotates and has seats for riders. The word carousel comes from the word 'garosello,' which is Italian, and the word 'carosella' means 'little battle.' The National Carousel…
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Sour Candy: From the Early 20th Century to the Present - TMI 138
National Sour Candy Day is a day dedicated to sour candy. Sour candy can be traced back to the 1950s and 1960s. Sour Patch Kids were first introduced in the late 1970s in Ontario, Canada, making their way to the US in the mid-1980s. American Licorice Company is the maker of a line of popular sour...
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National Blueberry Muffin Day: A Taste of the American Blueberry - TMI 137
National Blueberry Muffin Day is a day to celebrate the culinary delight of the blueberry muffin. Blueberries can help with weight loss, healthy digestion and promote feeling full. They can also help with mental health, protect against heart disease, assist with diabetes management, lower blood...
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Date Nut Bread Recipes and the History of Various Date Bread Recipes - TMI 136
The first recorded recipe for date bread originated in Britain in 1939. Nearly 76 years later, a date nut bread eating championship was held in New York City in 2006, in which the winner ate 29 sandwiches in 8 minutes. Date nut bread has some nutritional value, such as being high in polyphenols....
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Coquito Day: A Puerto Rican Traditional Eggnog - TMI 135
National Coquito Day is a Puerto Rican tropical version of eggnog traditionally enjoyed around the holiday season. Coquito can be translated as ‘little coconut,’ and the name is very apt since this holiday drink is flavored generously with rum and coconut. Although delicious and tempting all year...
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Caroling: A Time-Honored Way to Celebrate the Christmas Season - TMI 134
Caroling is a time-honored way to celebrate Christmas with friends and family. When caroling, groups sing traditional Christmas songs to celebrate the festive season with friends and relatives. They also sing Christmas songs to honor their family and friends. Caroling can put you in a good mood,...
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Oatmeal: History and Cultivation - TMI 133
National Oatmeal Muffin Day is a delicious and delightful combination of foods that makes other foods jealous because of its delicious taste and nutritional value. Oatmeal is a grain that offers many health benefits, such as being high in fiber. A diet filled with sources of soluble fiber may…
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Rewind: The History Behind the Button - TMI 132
The National Button Society established Button Day as a celebration for all who enjoyed collecting and crafting with buttons. The buttons you collect can be used for many different things, like repairing clothes with missing buttons. Buttons are an excellent source of craft ideas, such as picture...
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Rewind: The History of the Delicious Taco - TMI 131
Tacos are the Mexican equivalent of a sandwich. Instead of bread, a hard or soft tortilla is wrapped or folded around a tasty filling. The conquistador Cortez mentioned a meal prepared with tortillas as far back as 1520. The tacos at a truly authentic Mexican restaurant will differ from what…
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Rewind: Roller Coasters - TMI 130
Rollercoaster Day is celebrated annually on the 16th of August. The date was chosen because it commemorates the first vertical loop rollercoaster, which was patented in 1898. It is believed that the oldest rollercoasters came from the Russian Mountains, in which several hills of ice were…
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Rewind: The History Of Beer - 4,000 Years of Drinking (And Enjoying) - TMI 129
Beer Lover’s Day is dedicated to all the different kinds of beer and the celebration of the people who love it. Beer dates back to the 4th millennium BC in western Iran, as ancients were learning to make and drink beer using malted barley. Beer has a long and detailed history, but no matter the...
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Brownies: History of the First Brownie - TMI 128
National Brownie Day is the perfect chance to indulge in some decadent goodness that might be avoided the rest of the year. Brownies are so popular that they can be found served as the foundation for sundaes, chopped up in milkshakes, or even made into a version of breakfast cereal. The first...
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Cotton Candy: From the Treat of the Financial Elite to the Superstar - TMI 127
Cotton candy is possibly the most amazing form of caramelization ever invented by man. It is unsurprising considering the number of names that the treat itself is known by, including candy cobwebs, Hawai mithai, candy floss, and our personal favorite, fairy floss. While today’s technology allows…
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National Miners' Day: A Historical Overview - TMI 126
National Miners' Day was established in 2009 by the U.S. Senate. The day is dedicated to the men and women who dig deep into the earth to bring out the riches that help sustain our lives. There are mines worldwide that pull a variety of minerals out of the earth, and visiting them can give you a...
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The Origin of the Ninja - TMI 125
The original Ninja were warriors of the Iga Province of Japan during the Sengoku period. They were raised up from the basic people of the countryside, without access to proper armor, weapons, or training to use them. The “traditional” black clothing of the Ninja actually came about as a result of...
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Dice: Ancient or Modern? - TMI 124
Dice are popular throughout the world. Ancient dice were not significantly different from modern forms, and the concept of a six-faced cube with dots has been the world’s most famous pastime and gambling tool for centuries. The oldest known set of dice comes as a part of the Royal Game of Ur, the...
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Celebrating the Greatness of the Bartender - TMI 123
National Bartender Day aims to make customers think about the great service their favorite bartenders give while pouring pints, mixing cocktails, all while displaying great people skills or being a shoulder to cry on or a person to confide in. The day originated in America and is linked to the...
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The History of Fritters - TMI 123
Fritters are popular all over the world, though they’re not called fritters everywhere you go. In Asia, several varieties, including the Burmese a-kyaw, which is popularly made with a rich gourd filling, are typically served with tea or for breakfast. Tempura is also considered a fritter, with…
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The Red Delicious Apple - TMI 122
National Eat A Red Apple Day is a day to celebrate the iconic Red Delicious apple. The iconic apple is so engrained in our minds as what an apple looks like that if you ask a child to draw an apple, without question, the child will reach for a red crayon. Washington State is one of the biggest...
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Mousse: A Sweet and a Thrilling French Food - TMI 121
The word mousse means 'foam" or 'froth' and comes from the French roots of the food. The original mousse was made in the 18th century by French culinary experts. The sweet variety of mousse didn't come into existence until late in the 19th century. National Mousse Day celebrates this fantastic…
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History and Culture of the Square Dancing Form of Folk Dance - TMI 120
Square Dancing Day exists to celebrate the square dance form of folk dancing and is a great excuse to get out and ‘Do-si-do.’ This fun, healthy and straightforward dance with a long history deserves a holiday all of its own and thankfully now has one. Square Dancing has its roots in traditional...
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The History of French Toast - TMI 119
The breakfast favorite French toast goes by many names, depending on where it is being served. Some fun names include eggy bread, German toast, poor knights’ pudding, or Bombay toast. No matter what it is called, this delicious food is always made of the same key ingredients: whipped egg, milk or...
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Pins and Needles Day: A Musical Theatre Production - TMI 118
Pins and Needles Day started in 1937 to commemorate the opening of the play of the same name on Broadway. The play was produced by the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union. The original production cast was made up of sewing machine workers, cutters, and basters who wanted to do something a...
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The History and Role of Maize in Modern Human History - TMI 117
Maize Day is celebrated every year to mark the special role that maize has played in food history. Maize, which the Europeans came to call “corn,” has an ancient and interesting history and plays a central roles in many native myths and legends. In one form or another, maize made up roughly 65...
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The Perfection of National Parfait Day - TMI 116
In French, the word parfait means “perfect,” and in American English, the term almost exclusively refers to a delicious frozen dessert. The origins of National Parfait Day are pretty obscure, and in addition to exploring the origins of the day, you should also go out and enjoy a parfait. You may...
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National Jukebox Day: A National Day of the Music Industry - TMI 115
The first jukebox was invented in 1889 when Louis Glass and William S. Arnold created the first coin-operated player. From the 1930s to the late 1970s, jukeboxes soared in demand and went through many radical changes. In 2010, TouchTunes, a music corporation that revolutionized the vintage...
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The Cranberry: A Traditional and Healthy Fruit - TMI 114
National Eat A Cranberry Day encourages you to follow a long-standing tradition and enjoy cranberries throughout the year, not just with a seasonal meal. The name for Cranberry was originally Cranberry, derived from the German "kraanbere." The Cranberry got its name due to the English believing...
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Go For A Ride Day: A Celebration of Modes of Transport - TMI 113
Go For A Ride Day encourages you to get out into the world – hop on your bike, into your car, or simply get your walking boots out of storage and go on a trip. November 22nd has seen various developments of the transportation industry since as early as 1904, making Go For a Ride Day a celebration...
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The Television and Its Implications for the Global Community and Society - 112
The television was invented by an assortment of individuals in the late 19th and early 20th century but is often attributed to John Logie. The first World Television Forum was staged by the United Nations in the mid-'90s. World Television Day is a chance to appreciate the social and cultural...
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Peanut Butter Fudge Day: A Celebration of the Original Recipe - TMI 111
Peanut Butter Fudge Day is worthy of a great deal of enjoyment, honor and attention. It is widely believed that fudge was first created in the 1800s when a batch of caramels didn’t turn out quite right. Some people like it to be smooth and creamy, while others prefer that it’s a bit flaky. The…
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World Toilet Day: A Global Challenge - TMI 110
World Toilet Day aims to raise awareness of sanitation issues around the world. One in three people across the globe does not have regular access to a toilet. Unclean and unsafe toilets contribute to the spread of diseases like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis. World Toilets generally remain...
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The Best Fall Drink: Apple Cider! - TMI 109
Apple cider is a raw, unfiltered, non-alcoholic beverage that's made from apples. In other places it's called "hard cider," but in the US, "cider" generally refers to the alcoholic variety. Fresh apple cider is made from unpasteurized apple juice and remains raw and natural – without any added...
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Home Baked Bread: A Healthy Alternative? - TMI 108
Home-baked bread is often healthier, higher in fiber, and lower in salt and additives than commercial varieties. Bread, itself, is believed to have entered the scene perhaps as long as 10,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period in Europe. It is estimated that grains and cereals became an...
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The History Behind the Button - TMI 107
The National Button Society established Button Day as a celebration for all who enjoyed collecting and crafting with buttons. The buttons you collect can be used for many different things, like repairing clothes with missing buttons. Buttons are an excellent source of craft ideas, such as picture...
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Clean Refrigerator Day: How To Get Rid of Forgotten Foods - TMI 106
Clean Your Refrigerator Day is a reminder that our kitchen appliances should be cleaned out once in a while. Refrigerators can be one of those kitchen appliances that are taken for granted. The food we bought weeks ago can be lurking in the back, uneaten and forgotten. So let's take today to…
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Weird facts about pickles: a salty snack with a long strange history - TMI 105
Pickles take their name from the Dutch word for ‘brine’, and they began to be a popular food 4,000 years ago. Cleopatra is said to have attributed her looks and youth to the green treats. A common craving for pregnant women is said to be pickles and ice cream as part of bizarre pregnancy-related...
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I Declare: What Kindness Means to Me - TMI 104
A collection of humanitarian groups came together on November 13, 1997, and made a “Declaration of Kindness’. The organization was registered as an official NGO under Swiss law in 2019. It is the hope of the World Kindness Movement that World Kindness Day will achieve official recognition status…
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Chicken Soup For The Soul: The Inspiring Origin Story of A Media Company That Changed Lives - TMI 103
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day is a media, consumer good, and self-help business. The brand is familiar thanks to its series of books entitled Chicken Soup For The Soul. The first book follows inspirational stories about ordinary people. In the following 24 years, over 200 different titles under…
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ORIGAMI: The Ancient Art of Paper Folding - TMI 102
Origami Day is celebrated to coincide with the birthday of Lillian Oppenheimer, the founder of the first origami group in the United States. Origami has been used as a beacon of hope, with the tradition of folding a thousand paper cranes for people who are in the hospital fighting cancer, for...
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Sesame Street – How One Show Changed Our Lives Forever - TMI 101
Sesame Street Day was first established in 2009 to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the show’s original broadcast. It is broadcast in more than 140 countries in at least 70 languages and has over 30 different international versions that are adapted to local cultures and issues. The show has...
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Who Knew That Scrapple Was A Thing? - TMI 100
Scrapple is a dish made out of the leftovers scraps in the meat production process. It is traditionally made from the meat of pigs, chickens, and cows. The dish was brought to the U.S. by the Germans in medieval Europe. The Pennsylvania Dutch called the dish panhaus, which translated to ‘pan...
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The Fascinating Origin Of The Name 'Cappuccino' And How It Became So Popular - TMI 99
The name “Cappuccino” originally came from the Capuchin Friars, a minor order of Franciscan friars within the Catholic Church, headquartered in Rome, Italy. The cappuccino coffee drink that everyone knows of today was invented in Italy during the 1900s after the invention of the espresso machine...
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Marzipan Week: How it all began - TMI 98
Marzipan week is something that was created by Niederegger, which is the leading brand of marzipan worldwide. The company was established back in 1806 in Northern Germany. Marzipan week is designed purely to be a celebration of all things marzipans. The biggest pistachio marzpan in the world...
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History of Nachos from Origin to Popularity - TMI 97
The origin of Nachos can be traced back to Piedras Negras, Mexico, just across the border from the state of Texas in the USA. The original recipe was printed in the 1954 St. Anne’s Cookbook. A modified version of the original dish, with cheese sauce and prepared tortilla chips, was marketed in…
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The Fountain Pen is Still King - TMI 96
The fountain pen came to into existence in 1636, combining a reservoir of ink with a metal nib that didn’t require constant recutting. It took 300 years for an innovation to come along that overshadowed it. It also has the benefit of producing a cleaner and more consistent line of writing.
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Project Management Day: The Importance of a Project Manager - TMI 95
Project Management Day honors the Project Manager and encourages the people and organizations that rely on them to do the same. Project Managers make sure that everything's moving smoothly, and work in every industry and sector, from, government to volunteer.
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Overactive mind keeping you awake? We’ll, you’re in the right place! Fall asleep quickly with British podcast host Oliver Wilson, as he explores a world of mildly interesting topics. Relax and drift away into a night of restful sleep. It's like taking a nightly dose of audio melatonin.The Mildly Interesting is the official bedtime podcast of former insomniacs.(Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA, USDA, or even a CPA).
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