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Send us Fan Mail From an ancient temple in Roman Egypt to the glowing machines in airports and subway stations today, the vending machine has been quietly shaping how we buy, trust, and interact with the world. In this episode, we trace its surprising origins with Hero of Alexandria’s coin-operated holy water dispenser and follow its evolution through industrial cities, American convenience culture, and modern automation. What starts as a simple exchange—money in, product out—reveals a deeper story about control, psychology, and our willingness to trust machines. Because the vending machine isn’t just about snacks… it’s about the systems we rely on without even thinking. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail From gentle sunrise awakenings to jarring digital beeps, the alarm clock has quietly shaped how—and when—we live our lives. In this episode, we trace its surprising evolution from human “knocker-uppers” and factory whistles to the smartphones beside our beds today. Along the way, we uncover how this simple device became a symbol of discipline, control, and the demands of modern life. Because that sound waking you up each morning? It’s not just an alarm—it’s centuries of history calling. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail What if the most universal object of fear isn’t a monster… but ourselves?From dimly lit caves to towering temple complexes, across continents that never knew each other existed, one pattern keeps resurfacing: humans deliberately preserving, displaying, and honoring the skull. Not as waste. Not by accident. But as something meaningful.In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the global phenomenon often called “skull cults”—not a single secret society, but a recurring human behavior that spans thousands of years. Why did early humans separate skulls from bodies? Why did ancient civilizations build entire structures to display them? And how did the skull evolve from sacred object… to moral warning… to symbol of power, secrecy, and even modern identity?This journey moves from prehistoric burial sites to Mesoamerican ritual centers, from medieval reminders of mortality to the symbolism of secret societies and modern pop culture. Along the way, one question remains at the center of it all:Why the skull? Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailWhy are presidential libraries always so quiet? Because even the books are afraid of getting executive ordered to shut up.Step into a world where history isn’t just written—it’s curated. In this opening segment, we walk into the hushed halls of presidential libraries, where shelves hold more than paper—they hold power, secrets, and the raw, unfiltered thoughts of leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Richard Nixon. From forgotten memos to private letters that shaped global decisions, these archives promise a front-row seat to history.But here’s the twist: what you see may not be the full story. Behind every exhibit lies a choice—what to reveal, what to highlight, and what to quietly leave in the shadows. This segment sets the stage for a deeper question that runs through the entire episode: are presidential libraries preserving history… or shaping the way we remember it?Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail What if the next ice age isn’t a mystery—but already set in motion? In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the Milankovitch cycles—the slow, powerful movements of Earth that act like a built-in climate clock. From the stretching of our orbit to the tilt and wobble of the planet, these subtle shifts have shaped ice ages and warm periods for hundreds of thousands of years. Discover how these cycles work together to transform the planet—and why understanding them matters now more than ever, as modern climate change begins to move faster than Earth’s natural rhythm. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIn the early 1930s, a handful of settlers journeyed to the remote shores of Floreana Island, chasing freedom, reinvention, and a life beyond modern society. What they found instead was isolation, tension, and a slow unraveling of human nature under pressure.It began as an experiment. Friedrich Ritter and Dore Strauch sought to prove that true strength came from rejecting civilization. Soon after, the practical and resilient Heinz Wittmer and Margret Wittmer arrived, not for philosophy—but for survival.Then came disruption. A self-proclaimed baroness, Eloise von Wagner Bosquet, swept onto the island with ambition, control, and chaos in her wake—bringing with her a volatile dynamic that would fracture the fragile balance of life on Floreana.As rivalries deepened and trust collapsed, the island transformed from a hopeful escape into a closed world of suspicion, fear, and unanswered questions. Disappearances followed. Deaths remained unexplained. And one by one, the settlers vanished—until only two remained.This episode of Info On The Go explores the true story of Floreana: a haunting mystery where utopian dreams collided with harsh reality, and where isolation didn’t just test survival……it revealed something far darker.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail The Birth of the Internet — From Idea to Dial-Up takes you on a journey from a bold Cold War–era concept to the screeching, slow connections of early home internet. What began as a visionary idea to link isolated computers evolved into ARPANET, the development of TCP/IP, and eventually the creation of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee. This episode explores how a fragile experiment became a global network—and how the unforgettable era of dial-up brought the internet into everyday homes, forever changing how we connect, communicate, and experience the world. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIn 1386, in a small medieval town, a pig stood trial for murder.This wasn’t folklore or superstition—it was a real courtroom, with real legal procedures, witnesses, and even a defense lawyer. In a world where law, religion, and daily survival were deeply intertwined, justice wasn’t just for humans. It was a public act meant to restore order in a fragile and unpredictable world.In this episode, we step into the cold stone courts of medieval Europe to explore one of history’s most unusual legal practices: the trial of animals. What seems bizarre today once made perfect sense—and reveals a deeper truth about how people understood responsibility, morality, and control in a time before modern science.Because sometimes, the strangest stories tell us the most about how people once saw the world.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailStep into the streets of Ancient Rome and experience a full day in one of history’s greatest cities—not as an emperor or general, but as an ordinary citizen. From the crowded apartments of the working class to the elegant homes of the wealthy, this episode brings daily Roman life to life from sunrise to nightfall.Walk bustling streets, grab a quick meal from ancient “fast food” stalls, relax in massive public baths, and witness the spectacle of the Colosseum. Along the way, discover how people worked, socialized, and survived in a city that was as chaotic as it was powerful.Because history isn’t just about empires… It’s about the people who lived in them.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how a narrow stretch of water between Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman became one of the most powerful pressure points in the global economy. From ancient trade networks and imperial rivalries to modern oil dependence and military standoffs, the Strait of Hormuz has shaped the movement of wealth, energy, and power for thousands of years. Follow the evolution of this critical corridor—from early Persian maritime influence to the rise of European empires, from the oil boom of the 20th century to the high-stakes tensions of today. Along the way, discover how geography alone can dictate global vulnerability, why a single disruption can ripple across economies worldwide, and how modern threats—from naval conflict to cyber warfare—continue to put this fragile system under strain. Because in a world built on constant movement, sometimes the most important place isn’t a destination—it’s the narrow passage everything must pass through. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail Why do men’s shirts button on the right, while women’s button on the left? It seems like a tiny, almost meaningless detail—but it actually reveals a fascinating story rooted in centuries of history, class structure, and social norms. In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore how something as simple as button placement reflects a time when clothing signaled power, independence, and status. From medieval Europe to modern fashion, you’ll discover how tradition, practicality, and even psychology shaped the way we get dressed today—and why this small detail still sticks with us. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail What looks like a peaceful stretch of water in Reelfoot Lake hides a dark and violent past. In the early 1900s, a bitter land dispute between wealthy investors and local families spiraled into chaos when masked vigilantes—known as the Night Riders—took justice into their own hands. Homes were burned, families were driven out, and fear ruled the shoreline. When a shocking हत्या brought national attention, the state was forced to intervene. This episode uncovers a chilling true story of power, survival, and what happens when the rule of law disappears. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailWhen you hear “ringworm,” you probably imagine a creepy parasite—but the truth is far less sinister and far more fascinating. In this episode, we uncover the real story behind ringworm: a common fungal infection that’s been affecting humans for over 2,000 years. From ancient medical texts in India, Greece, and Rome to bizarre treatments involving mercury, sulfur, and even X-rays, the history of ringworm is as surprising as its name.We break down what ringworm actually is, how it spreads, why it’s so contagious, and the many ways it can show up on the body—from athlete’s foot to scalp infections. You’ll also learn how modern medicine finally cracked the code with effective antifungal treatments, and what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and even your pets.It’s itchy, it’s persistent, and it’s everywhere—but with the right knowledge, it’s also completely manageable. Let’s clear up the myths and get to the root of one of the world’s oldest and most misunderstood infections.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailBrazil Nuts: More Than Just a Snack dives into the surprising story behind one of nature’s most powerful foods. From the towering trees of the Amazon rainforest to global markets and modern health trends, this episode explores how a single nut connects ecosystems, cultures, and economies. You’ll discover the fascinating way Brazil nuts grow, the vital role of wildlife and local communities, their impressive health benefits—and the risks of overconsumption. It’s a journey through history, science, and sustainability that reveals why this small snack carries a much bigger story. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail What if your future is already being shaped by your past… not by your memories, but by your data? In this eye-opening episode of Info On The Go, we explore the hidden world of digital footprints—how every click, scroll, and search you make is tracked, analyzed, and used to predict your behavior. From targeted ads and social media algorithms to real-world consequences like hiring decisions and data breaches, we uncover who’s watching, how it works, and why it matters. Featuring the shocking story of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, this episode dives into the power of data as both a tool and a weapon—and what you can do to take back control in a world where the future is always watching. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIt’s one of the most common ingredients in the world—yet one of the most overlooked. In this episode of Info On The Go, we peel back the layers of the onion’s incredible journey through history. From ancient Egyptian tombs and Roman military rations to medieval medicine and the kitchens of nearly every culture on Earth, discover how this humble bulb helped feed civilizations, shape cuisines, and build the very foundation of flavor itself. It may make us cry, but the story of the onion is one of the most powerful in food history.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailThe Persian Method (A Dash of Info)What if one of history’s greatest empires made major decisions twice—once over wine, and once the morning after? In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore the fascinating decision-making custom attributed to ancient Persia, where ideas were tested in both passion and clarity. From the rise of Cyrus the Great and the vast Achaemenid Empire to royal banquets, political debate, and the surprising wisdom behind “the morning after,” this is a story about power, psychology, and how great civilizations may have balanced instinct with reason.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailSnake Venom: The Anti-Aging Serum of the 19th CenturyWhat if one of the deadliest substances in nature was once sold as a beauty secret? In this episode of Info On The Go, we slither back into the Victorian era to uncover the strange and dangerous world of 19th-century anti-aging remedies. From rumored snake venom serums and toxic beauty creams to the social pressures that made youth a commodity, we explore how science, myth, and marketing collided in the pursuit of eternal beauty. It’s a story of vanity, danger, and the timeless human obsession with turning back the clock.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the way you drink tea could tell you where you stand in American history?From the invisible “Sweet Tea Line” that divides the United States today, to the explosive night of Boston Tea Party, this episode of Info On The Go traces how a simple drink became a symbol of culture, identity, and rebellion.Before coffee became king, tea ruled colonial America—fueling daily life, global trade, and political tension. But when Britain taxed tea and tightened control through the powerful British East India Company, colonists pushed back. And at the heart of that resistance were women—organizing boycotts, brewing “liberty teas,” and turning everyday routines into acts of defiance.We’ll unpack the economics, the smuggling networks, the protests, and the dramatic destruction of 342 chests of tea in Boston Harbor—along with the deeper stories often left out, including the role of the Sons of Liberty and the symbolism behind their actions.This is more than a story about tea—it’s about how ordinary habits can spark extraordinary change… and how a revolution can begin with something as simple as a cup.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIn the middle of the Cold War, when nuclear weapons testing pushed science to its most extreme limits, one experiment may have accidentally launched the fastest object humanity has ever created. During a secret underground test known as Pascal-B, a 60-pound steel cap was welded onto the top of a deep test shaft. When the nuclear device detonated below, a high-speed camera captured the cap in a single frame—just one thousandth of a second—before it vanished forever.Did the blast vaporize it instantly? Or did the explosion accelerate the steel plate to unimaginable speeds—possibly faster than Earth’s escape velocity—sending it briefly into space?Decades later, even the scientists involved couldn’t say for sure. With only a single frame of film and a lot of physics to debate, Pascal-B remains one of the strangest mysteries of the Cold War: a moment when nuclear science, curiosity, and raw explosive force may have launched an object faster than anything in human history… and lost it in the process.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail Why does the world buy oil using U.S. dollars — even when that oil comes from thousands of miles away? In this episode, we explore the rise of the petrodollar system, a powerful financial arrangement born from Cold War politics, energy crises, and global economic change. From the collapse of the gold standard to the oil shocks of the 1970s, discover how oil revenues helped cement the dollar as the dominant currency in world trade — and why new economic powers, digital currencies, and the global energy transition could challenge that dominance in the years ahead. This is the story of how barrels of oil helped shape modern financial power — and what happens if that system begins to shift. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailA toaster might seem like one of the most ordinary appliances in your kitchen—just a simple machine that browns bread every morning. But behind that familiar pop is a surprisingly dramatic story of invention, engineering breakthroughs, corporate rivalry, and cultural change.In this episode, we explore how toasting bread evolved from a risky chore over open fires to one of the first automated kitchen appliances. Along the way, we’ll meet the inventors who made electric toasting possible, discover how the pop-up toaster revolutionized breakfast in the 1920s, and see how competition between major appliance companies turned a simple device into a symbol of the modern kitchen.From exposed wires and early fire hazards to smart toasters connected to today’s digital homes, the humble toaster reflects over a century of technological progress. It’s a story about innovation, convenience, and how even the smallest inventions can quietly reshape everyday life.So the next time your toast pops up, remember—you’re not just making breakfast. You’re witnessing a tiny piece of technological history.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailMurphy’s Law—“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”—is one of the most quoted sayings in modern life. But where did it come from? In this episode, we explore the real story behind the phrase and the engineer who inspired it, Edward A. Murphy Jr..What began as a frustrated remark during a 1949 aerospace experiment at Edwards Air Force Base soon became a guiding principle for engineers, pilots, and safety experts around the world. Popularized by rocket scientist John Paul Stapp, Murphy’s Law wasn’t meant as pessimism—it was a practical warning to design systems that anticipate human error and prevent disaster.From aircraft safety to everyday mishaps—like buttered toast landing face down or the slowest line at the grocery store—Murphy’s Law has become a humorous way of explaining life’s small frustrations. But beneath the jokes lies a deeper lesson about preparation, probability, and resilience in a complex world.Join Info On The Go as we uncover the fascinating origins of Murphy’s Law, the science behind why things fail, and why expecting the unexpected might be one of the smartest survival strategies ever invented.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIn the late 1800s, a little-known struggle unfolded in the tobacco fields of Virginia and North Carolina. Known as the Black Tobacco Wars, this conflict wasn’t fought with armies but with contracts, crop prices, and control of the marketplace. African American farmers—many only a generation removed from slavery—relied on tobacco as one of the few paths toward economic independence. But powerful monopolies, especially the tobacco empire built by James B. Duke and the American Tobacco Company, controlled the market and set prices so low that farmers were trapped in endless cycles of debt.As frustration grew, Black farmers began organizing alliances, cooperatives, and boycotts to demand fair prices and economic dignity. Their resistance challenged not only corporate power but also the racial hierarchy of the post-Reconstruction South. What followed was a tense and sometimes violent struggle involving intimidation, retaliation, and courageous acts of collective defiance.The Black Tobacco Wars are more than a forgotten chapter of agricultural history—they reveal how monopoly power, racial inequality, and economic survival collided in rural America. It’s a story of farmers who refused to accept a rigged system and whose fight for fairness echoes in labor and economic justice movements to this day.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailLiquid Gold? The Strange, Surprising History of UrineWhat if I told you people once paid taxes on urine… that Roman laundries depended on it, that medieval doctors diagnosed disease by studying it, and that modern scientists are now turning it into fertilizer, medicine, and even energy?In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore one of the most overlooked substances in human history. From ancient Roman street pots and textile workshops to alchemy experiments that discovered phosphorus, urine has played roles in industry, agriculture, medicine, and even warfare. It helped clean clothes, make gunpowder, diagnose illness, and launch breakthroughs in modern chemistry.Along the way we’ll uncover strange traditions, surprising science, and a few persistent myths—like whether it actually helps with jellyfish stings.It may be the ultimate waste product, but history tells a very different story. Sometimes the things we flush away turn out to be surprisingly valuable.This is the strange, fascinating story of humanity’s most unlikely resource.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail“There was a time when Jesus didn’t start with J. A time when Jesus Christ was written as Iesus. When Julius Caesar carved his name as IVLIVS. When the alphabet itself didn’t even include the letter J.”We think of the alphabet as ancient—fixed, untouchable, permanent. But one of its most common letters is surprisingly young. For more than 1,500 years, J didn’t exist at all. It was simply the overworked letter I, pulling double duty as both vowel and consonant in the Roman world.In this episode, we rewind to ancient Rome, trace a scribal flourish in the Middle Ages, and step into the chaos of the Renaissance printing revolution—where a tiny tail on an I sparked a quiet identity crisis. From stone inscriptions to the 1611 King James Version, we explore how J slowly broke away, claimed its own sound, and reshaped the alphabet we thought we’d always known.How did a decorative stroke become a full-fledged letter? Why did it take centuries to separate from I? And what does J’s late arrival reveal about the living, evolving nature of language itself?The alphabet isn’t frozen in time. It’s still rewriting its own story—one letter at a time.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailImagine stepping outside at noon… and the sun looks like a fading moon.In 536 AD, a mysterious veil darkened the sky. The Byzantine historian Procopius wrote that the sun “gave forth its light without brightness,” casting the world in a ghostly twilight for nearly a year. From Constantinople to Ireland, from China to the Middle East, chroniclers described dim skies, bitter cold, failed harvests, and spreading fear.Modern science confirms their warnings. Ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica preserve volcanic sulfur from massive eruptions. Tree rings across Europe, Asia, and North America show stunted growth. Temperatures may have dropped by as much as 2–3°C, triggering famine across continents. And as hunger weakened populations, disease followed — culminating in the devastating Justinian Plague.This wasn’t just a bad year. It was the beginning of a decade-long climate crisis — what historians now call the Late Antique Little Ice Age — a chain reaction of environmental shock, famine, pandemic, political instability, and demographic collapse.The Deadliest Year to Be Alive: 536 AD explores the science, the historical accounts, and the human stories behind the year the sun disappeared — and why many scholars consider it one of the worst years in human history.Because sometimes, history’s darkest chapters begin… when the light fades.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Old GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIn June 2006, the illusion of Canadian invulnerability shattered. In a city known for peace, diversity, and quiet confidence, authorities uncovered what could have been the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation’s history. The group would become known as the Toronto 18—a collection of mostly young, homegrown men who plotted truck bombings targeting downtown Toronto, Parliament in Ottawa, and symbols of Canadian democracy itself.In this gripping episode, we explore how radical ideology took root not overseas, but in suburban basements and online forums. How did ordinary teenagers and twenty-somethings move from angry conversations to operational planning? How close did Canada come to catastrophe? And how did undercover operations, controversial sting tactics, and years of courtroom battles reshape the country’s understanding of security and civil liberties?This isn’t just the story of a foiled terror plot. It’s a story about identity, radicalization without borders, and the moment Canada was forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: extremism doesn’t always come from somewhere else.Sometimes, it grows at home.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailWhen Oxygen Almost Killed Life explores one of the strangest turning points in Earth’s history — a time when the very gas that keeps us alive nearly wiped out life on the planet. About 2.4 billion years ago, tiny ocean-dwelling microbes began releasing oxygen through photosynthesis, slowly transforming Earth’s atmosphere. For the anaerobic life that dominated the planet, this new “pollution” was deadly, triggering mass die-offs, rusting the oceans, and possibly plunging the world into a global ice age.This episode tells the story of the Great Oxidation Event — a planetary crisis caused by microscopic life that ultimately made complex organisms, ecosystems, and human existence possible. It’s a reminder that the air we breathe today was once Earth’s most dangerous environmental change.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailSponge Cities: How the World Is Rethinking Urban Life, One Drop at a Time What if cities could breathe, adapt, and thrive with every rainfall instead of being overwhelmed by it? From Wuhan to Portland, Berlin to Singapore, urban planners are reimagining streets, parks, and rooftops as giant sponges — soaking up stormwater, cooling neighborhoods, and creating greener, healthier, and more resilient cities. In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of sponge cities, exploring how nature-inspired designs are transforming urban life, protecting communities from flooding, and turning water from a threat into a resource. Plus, stick around for ten weird and wonderful sponge city facts that prove cities can be playful, practical, and downright magical when they learn to soak it all in. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever spotted a bright yellow flower poking through the grass and thought, “Just a weed”? Think again. The humble dandelion has been a healer, a food source, a pollinator’s ally, and a muse for centuries. In this episode, we explore the dandelion’s surprising history, ingenious biology, culinary versatility, cultural symbolism, and ecological importance. From medieval gardens to modern kitchens, from folklore to urban ecosystems, these unassuming plants are quiet survivors with big stories to tell. By the end, you might never look at a dandelion the same way—and you might even want to eat one. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailThe History of Cornhole: From Backyard Game to Competitive SportYou’ve probably played cornhole at a barbecue, a tailgate, or a family reunion—but where did this simple game actually come from? In this episode, we trace cornhole’s unlikely journey from hazy folklore and Midwestern backyards to ESPN broadcasts and professional tournaments. Along the way, we explore legendary origin stories, the game’s modern birth in the American Midwest, how informal house rules became official regulations, and why cornhole has managed to stay both fiercely competitive and deeply social. It’s a story about more than beanbags and boards—it’s about how a humble pastime became a cultural connector and a legitimate sport without ever losing its soul.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail Before Watergate, before political resignations were common, there was Teapot Dome—a scandal that shook the highest levels of American government. When Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall secretly leased the nation’s strategic oil reserves for personal profit, it wasn’t just corruption—it was a crime. For the first time in U.S. history, a Cabinet member went to prison for betraying public trust. From the quiet plains of Wyoming to the halls of Washington, this episode dives into greed, secrecy, and the seismic moment when accountability finally reached the top. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailFrom the gentle lessons of Sesame Street to the quiet wisdom of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, from sweeping historical storytelling by Ken Burns to the scientific curiosity of Nova and the hidden histories revealed on Antiques Roadshow, Public Broadcasting Service has quietly shaped generations of Americans.This episode explores the remarkable story of PBS — how a non-commercial experiment in educational television became one of the most trusted institutions in media. We’ll trace its origins in the early days of television, examine the mission that set it apart from commercial networks, revisit the programs that changed childhood and learning in America, and explore the political battles and funding challenges that still shape its future.PBS may never have been the loudest voice on television — but for more than half a century, it has been one of the most important.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailThe Origin of the Smile explores the surprising, and slightly unsettling, history behind one of humanity’s most familiar expressions. From its possible beginnings as a fear signal and gesture of submission to its role as social glue, cultural code, and digital shorthand, this episode traces how a baring of teeth meant to avoid violence became a symbol of joy, trust, and connection. Blending anthropology, biology, and cultural history, it reveals why smiles don’t always mean happiness—and why, despite everything, they still shape how we relate to one another every single day. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailPickleball: Fad or Here to Stay?It sounds like a joke. Pickleball. A sport that feels like it should involve a jar, a fork, and maybe a questionable sandwich. And yet—your parents play it, your neighbors won’t leave the court, and somehow your doctor is really into it too.In this episode, Kat and William have a little fun poking at pickleball’s vibes-only reputation before digging into a very real question: is pickleball just a passing fad, or is it reshaping American recreation for good?From its accidental invention by bored kids and inventive parents, to retirement communities, park takeovers, pro leagues, celebrity investors, and ESPN coverage, we explore how a funny-named game became the fastest-growing sport in the country. Along the way, we break down how it’s played, why it’s so addictive, and why it’s one of the rare sports where grandparents can genuinely outplay their grandkids.Love it or roll your eyes at it—pickleball isn’t going away quietly. And after this episode, you’ll finally understand why.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailTurquoise Alert tells the story of what happens when a person goes missing—and the system meant to protect them stays silent. Using the tragic 2025 disappearance of 14-year-old Emily Pike as its emotional starting point, this episode explores why many missing Indigenous people don’t qualify for Amber or Silver Alerts, how those gaps have left families searching alone, and why a new alert system was created to address a long-ignored crisis. We unpack the origins, purpose, and limits of Turquoise Alerts, examine the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis that forced their creation, and ask a hard but necessary question: why did it take a new color for Indigenous lives to be treated with urgency? Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if numbers could snitch?In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore Benford’s Law—a strange mathematical rule where smaller digits appear far more often than larger ones. From worn-out log tables in the 1800s to modern fraud detection, elections, scientific research, and even pandemic data, this “numerical fingerprint” shows up everywhere.We’ll break down how Benford’s Law works, where it comes from, how it’s used to spot deception, and why it feels almost spooky when it reveals hidden patterns in plain sight. It’s part math, part mystery, and proof that numbers have stories to tell—if you know how to listen.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailWhy do we buy what we buy—often without realizing why? In The Psychology of Marketing, we pull back the curtain on the subtle forces shaping your decisions every day. From colors, sounds, and scents to pricing tricks, cognitive biases, and emotional triggers, this episode explores how marketing is less about persuasion and more about psychology.We’ll break down how the brain really makes choices, why “$9.99” works, how brands sell identity—not just products—and where influence crosses the line into manipulation. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to spot these tactics in the wild and slow the process down before your wallet reacts.Because the most powerful marketing doesn’t feel like marketing at all—and once you understand it, you start seeing it everywhere.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailGaslighting Explained: How to Protect Your Mind and Trust Yourself What happens when you slowly stop trusting your own memory, instincts, and perceptions—and don’t even realize it’s happening? In this deeply reflective episode, we unpack gaslighting: a subtle but powerful form of psychological manipulation that erodes confidence, rewrites reality, and leaves people doubting their own minds. From everyday moments at home and work to its roots in history and pop culture, we break down how gaslighting works, how it differs from normal conflict, why it’s so effective on the human brain, and the real emotional and physical toll it takes. Most importantly, this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance on recognizing the warning signs, protecting yourself, and beginning the process of healing and reclaiming trust in yourself. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I’m just wrong,” this conversation is for you. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail During the Cold War, selling soda to the Soviet Union wasn’t just difficult—it was nearly impossible. The ruble wasn’t convertible, capitalism was suspect, and Coca-Cola was seen as pure American propaganda. So how did Pepsi pull it off?This episode unpacks one of the strangest business deals in history: how Pepsi broke into the USSR through bartering, traded soda for vodka, and—briefly—became the owner of a Soviet naval fleet. From Khrushchev’s televised first sip to submarines changing hands, this is a story about soft power, creative capitalism, and the absurd ways the Cold War was quietly negotiated—one can at a time. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailSaltville, Virginia — “The Mineral That Won Wars”Winter, 1863. Confederate soldiers chew on salt-cured meat. Civilians line up, ration cards in hand. No cannon fire echoes here—but this quiet Virginia town may matter more than any battlefield.Long before refrigeration, salt meant survival. It preserved food, fed armies, sustained livestock, and powered economies. And deep in the mountains of southwestern Virginia sat one of the most valuable salt sources in North America.This episode tells the forgotten story of Saltville—a place shaped by ancient seas, Indigenous knowledge, enslaved labor, and industrial fire. We follow how a single mineral made the town a Confederate lifeline, why Union troops risked everything to destroy it, and how salt works became battlefields in one of the earliest examples of total war.From Ice Age megafauna to Civil War atrocities to toxic cleanup scars still visible today, Saltville reveals a hard truth of history: wars aren’t won by generals alone—but by the resources that keep armies alive.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailThe Space Garbage Problem – How We’re Turning Orbit into a JunkyardSpace isn’t empty anymore—and what we’ve left up there could shape the future of satellites, exploration, and everyday life on Earth. Orbiting at 17,500 miles per hour, dead satellites, rocket bodies, and millions of invisible fragments form an unseen minefield above our heads. A piece of debris no bigger than a paint chip can strike with the force of a bullet, and one collision can trigger thousands more in a runaway chain reaction known as the Kessler Syndrome.In this episode, we explore how decades of launches, Cold War shortcuts, and exploding leftovers turned low Earth orbit into one of the most crowded environments humans have ever created. We’ll break down what space junk is, how it got there, why it’s getting worse, and why it matters to everything from GPS and weather forecasts to banking and disaster warnings.There’s no cleanup crew in space—and almost everything we’ve ever launched is still circling Earth. The question now isn’t if orbital junk is a problem, but whether we can stop turning the space around our planet into a permanent junkyard before it closes off the skies we depend on.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIs Our Current Calendar Wrong? — On a Dash of InfoWe check the date every day—but what if the calendar itself is flawed?From ancient Egyptian star-watching and Babylonian moon cycles to Julius Caesar’s reforms and the Gregorian calendar we use today, humanity has been tweaking timekeeping for thousands of years. Each system solved problems… and created new ones. Drift, leap years, religious divides, cultural clashes—no calendar has ever been perfect.In this episode of On a Dash of Info, we explore why calendars keep breaking, how different cultures track time, and whether modern alternatives—from 13-month calendars to the radical Holocene Calendar—might finally fix what’s wrong.Is our calendar just a convenient compromise… or is it time to rethink how we measure history itself?Stay curious.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailThe History of Doctor Who Regeneration, Reinvention, and a British InstitutionIt looks like a police box. Old. Blue. Ordinary.But step inside—and it breaks the rules of reality.For more than sixty years, Doctor Who has defied cancellation, criticism, and cultural change to become the longest-running science fiction television series in history. This episode traces the extraordinary journey of a show that shouldn’t have survived—yet keeps reinventing itself.From its humble beginnings as a 1960s BBC educational experiment, born in postwar Britain and shaped by the Space Race, to the accidental creation of regeneration—television’s most radical survival mechanism—we explore how one character, many faces, and endless reinvention turned Doctor Who into a global cultural institution.We’ll travel through black-and-white origins, Dalek mania, the psychedelic color era, behind-the-scenes turmoil, near cancellation, the long Wilderness Years, and the triumphant 2005 revival that brought the Doctor roaring back for a new generation. Along the way, we’ll meet the actors, creators, fans, and bold ideas that refused to let the show die.At its core, Doctor Who isn’t just about time travel. It’s about change. About survival. And about why, every time the Doctor reaches the end… the story begins again.Plus, stick around for 10 fascinating facts about Doctor Who, including lost episodes, hidden history, and the real-world accidents that shaped television history.All of time and space—one madman in a box.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidStrong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailPepsi: The Challenger BrandPepsi is the story of the underdog that refused to stay down. Born in a small Southern pharmacy as a so-called medicinal tonic, Pepsi went bankrupt twice, survived Prohibition and the Great Depression, and reinvented itself again and again to challenge the most powerful brand in the world: Coca-Cola.From selling twice the soda for the same nickel, to breaking racial barriers in advertising, to defining youth culture with pop icons and the explosive Cola Wars, Pepsi’s rise is a tale of timing, rebellion, and reinvention. This episode follows the twists, failures, and bold moves that transformed Pepsi from near extinction into a global icon—and asks what it really takes to go from challenger to cultural force.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutStrong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailThe Green Children of Woolpit: Folklore or Alien Encounter?In the 12th century, in the quiet farming village of Woolpit, Suffolk—about eight miles east of Bury St Edmunds and roughly seventy miles northeast of London—two children emerged from the fields near deep wolf traps dug to protect livestock. Their skin was green. Their language was unknown. And they survived on nothing but raw beans.Recorded by medieval chroniclers during a time of war, famine, and fear, the story of the Green Children has puzzled listeners for centuries. Were they lost refugee children, victims of illness and displacement? A symbolic medieval folktale? Or something far stranger—visitors from another world, underground realm, or parallel land bathed in perpetual twilight?In this episode, we explore the history, folklore, medical theories, and modern speculation behind one of England’s most enduring mysteries—and ask the question that still refuses to fade: Who were the Green Children of Woolpit, and why does their story still haunt us today?Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailCoca-Cola: The Most Recognized Symbol on EarthA red circle. A white script. A bottle you can recognize by touch alone.Coca-Cola is more than a soft drink—it’s one of the most powerful ideas ever bottled. But it didn’t start as refreshment. It began as a failed medicine, born from war, addiction, and 19th-century patent science.This episode traces Coca-Cola’s unlikely rise—from a cocaine-laced nerve tonic mixed at a pharmacy soda fountain to a global icon carried into war zones, locked inside corporate vaults, and fiercely protected for over a century.Inside the fizz: cocaine, war, secrecy, global marketing, New Coke, and the question that still lingers— is Coca-Cola powerful because of what’s in it… or because of what it represents?This is the story of Coca-Cola—not just a beverage, but a symbol that reshaped culture, capitalism, and the modern world.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan MailIn 1963, a homeowner in Cappadocia, Turkey knocked down a wall—and uncovered a tunnel that led not to a cellar, but to a city buried beneath his feet. What emerged from the darkness was Derinkuyu: an underground metropolis plunging 18 stories into volcanic rock, once capable of sheltering up to 20,000 people.Carved into soft stone shaped by ancient eruptions, this hidden world contained homes, stables, chapels, schools, wells, and air shafts—everything needed to survive for months without sunlight. Built and expanded over centuries by civilizations facing invasion, persecution, and constant instability, Derinkuyu was architecture shaped not by ambition, but by fear—and by cooperation.This episode descends into the tunnels to explore who built this city, how it functioned, and why entire communities chose to vanish underground rather than abandon their land. Derinkuyu isn’t just an archaeological marvel—it’s a powerful reminder that some of history’s greatest cities were never meant to be seen.Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFPatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiStrong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at checkout with Code: INFOGOMantra MatchaUse code INFOGO at checkout and get 15%. Every purchase helps provide meals to kids through No KidCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail A sharp, sweet-sour smell drifts from a silo on a winter morning—an odor that has quietly kept civilizations alive. This episode explores silage, the centuries-old practice of preserving green plants through fermentation, and how “pickled grass” became one of the most important food-security technologies in human history. From accidental discoveries in buried fodder pits to the precise science of microbes, pH, and oxygen control, we trace how farmers learned to guide decay instead of fighting it. Along the way, we uncover why cows thrive on silage, how towering silos reshaped agriculture, the real dangers behind common myths, and why this ancient method still feeds the modern world. Big Fork Brands Use Code INFOGO to get 20% OFF Irwin FarmsGeorgia's #1 Bulk Wheat Straw Supplier Cozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF  Professor Bees Digestive AidUse code INFOGO to get 10% OFFOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com