Things That Make You Go Hmmm

Episodes

1. 22

   Question: What creature on earth is the most successful killer?

   Most people would think apex predators like lions or tigers would be the most successful killers. What about an alligator or crocodile? They’re millions of years of evolution and that has to have given them an upper hand right? Or what about sharks? Fierce, fast, and top of the food chain It…

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   Aug 11, 2021

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2. 21

   Question: Do we eat spiders in our sleep?

   Question: Do we eat spiders in our sleep? With over one in four people admitting to a fear of spiders, it’s actually spiders that are much more afraid of us humans. Spiders get such a bad wrap these days. We’ve all heard that we swallow 8 spiders a year in our sleep. Is this actually true or just…

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   Mar 11, 2021

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3. 20

   Question: Do we really only use 10% of our brain?

   Question: Do we really only use 10% of our brain? Welcome to the human brain. Weighing in at around 3 lbs, it’s powerful, big, and can solve some of the most complex problems. The brain controls everything. It is the command center for our nervous system. It receives signals throughout the body's...

   Jan 19, 2021

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4. 19

   Question: Did a foreign bomb ever hit the American mainland during WW2?

   Question: Did a foreign bomb ever hit the American mainland during WW2? World War II, the global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries were involved, including all the great powers, which formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. The...

   Dec 21, 2020

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5. 18

   Question: What was the last film released on VHS tape and the first film to be streamed?

   The VHS tape, short for Video Home System, was first released in Japan in 1976. You could scratch it, drop it, and it played wherever you left off. It let you fast-forward through anything, re-wind for an instant replay, and you could record up to six hours on it. Annoying menus? Not on a VHS.…

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   Dec 4, 2020

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6. 17

   Question: How fast does the earth travel around the sun, the solar system, the galaxy and the universe?

   In the vastness of space we are a unique little green and blue marble, traveling around a hot star, within a solar system, within a galaxy, within a universe. We have such a unique journey. Our planet is located in a Goldilocks zone which is a zone around a star having temperatures and other...

   Nov 6, 2020

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7. 16

   Question: What are some true real-life scary stories for the Halloween season?

   It’s that time of year. Leaves falling, a crisp feeling in the air, and the season of absolute spooks and terror. With Halloween approaching we wanted to do this episode a little different. We wanted to share a few true real-life scary and spooky stories that may keep you up all night. So sit…

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   Oct 12, 2020

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8. 15

   Question: What happened to Saturday Morning cartoons?

   Saturday mornings - You'd get up early, pour yourself the biggest bowl of your favorite sugary cereal, and turn your TV on to some of your favorite animated adventures until noon. But what happened? None of the big networks have Saturday morning cartoons anymore. Where did they go? And why? From...

   Sep 3, 2020

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9. 14

   Question: Why did people not smile in photographs and when did they start to?

   We have all heard a “Picture is worth 1,000 words''. Sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image. Photography has been around since the 1820’s. When compared to our history of human existence that is not very long. But for 200 years we have enjoyed still pictures that have…

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   Jun 7, 2020

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10. 13

    Question: When were cats domesticated?

    Cats, the tiny felines of our house bound worlds. The “only on my terms” miniture murder mittens that we love and adore. They hunt pests for us, they show us love, fear and cleverness. They are some of the laziest animals (sleeping up to 70% of their life while cleaning themselves 15% of the day)...

    May 1, 2020

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    Question: When was the first synthesizer used?

    Question: When was the first synthesizer used? Music has been around for most of humanity. It’s gone through so many changes and rebirths. There are so many styles and instruments it’s amazing to think of how many different types of tones and sounds you can create. And if we bring in the...

    Apr 14, 2020

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12. 11

    Question: Are humans the only mammals that cry tears?

    It’s good to shed some tears. We experience heartbreak, a death of a loved one, or some other type of tragedy and we lose it. We know a lot of animals show emotions just like we humans do. They can get angry, upset, or happy. They may just show it differently. But are humans the only mammals that...

    Mar 14, 2020

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    Question: Is human blood blue or red in the body?

    Question: Is human blood blue or red in the body? Blood. A lot of us get scared when we see it. Whether a tiny scratch or severe flesh wound it can stop us dead in our tracks and panic. Most of us have heard your blood is blue in the body before it hits oxygen, but is it?

    Mar 6, 2020

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14. 9

    Question: Who was the first woman to serve in the american military?

    Question: Who was the first woman to serve in the american military? In our history of the world there have been brave women who were leaders or served in ranking positions and fought in battles, conflicts and wars. Have a quick listen for some cool history on women and the military.

    Feb 25, 2020

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    Question: When did packaged cake mixes get introduced and sold?

    Question: When did packaged cake mixes get introduced and sold? There is nothing better than licking and tasting the raw mix of brownies, cookies or cake batter straight from the mixing bowl. Come take a listen to this episode to find out when we did get the easy way to baking. Thanks for...

    Feb 18, 2020

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    Question: Are we in an ice age?

    Question: Are we in an ice age? Hollywood has a way of bringing some of our craziest ideas to big screen reality. We picture something straight out of the movies. Okay so is it possible that we are in an ice age? Take a listen to find out.

    Feb 11, 2020

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    Question: Can satellites collide in earth's orbit?

    The space race of the 20th century brought some incredible achievements and advancements within the space community. One of those being satellites. So have 2 satellites ever collided?

    Feb 6, 2020

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    Question: Does our heart actually stop when we sneeze?

    Question: Does our heart actually stop when we sneeze? We have all heard this growing up and some other crazy things about our bodies.

    Jan 31, 2020

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    Question: When did professional athletes start getting paid large salaries?

    As kids growing up a lot of us dreamed of being a professional athlete. We would play from the morning hours when the sun would come up until we had to go home at night for dinner. We played the game because we loved it. We didn’t really think about the massive salary or the logistics of being a...

    Jan 25, 2020

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    Question: What was the first fast food restaurant?

    McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, and Taco Bell are some of the most known fast food brands not only nationwide in the United States but world wide. But were any of these the actual first fast food restaurant? Thanks for listening.

    Jan 20, 2020

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    QUESTION: What’s the first audio and music recording ever?

    So the question I was left asking myself was what’s the first voice audio recording ever made? But on top of that, what was the first commercially sold music recording ever made? These questions always fascinated me. Come take a listen and find out.

    Jan 17, 2020

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    Things That Make You Go Hmmm (Trailer)

    Jan 16, 2020

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