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Curiosityness

Dec 15, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus? Me too — That's why, in this episode, I'm joined by Tom and Holly Valent.

 

Tom and Holly are the deans of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest continuously run santa school in the world and is widely...


Dec 8, 2020

Astronauts are cool - It's just a fact. That's why I'm so excited to share this episode with NASA astronaut, Terry Virts!

 

Terry piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavor, assumed command of the International Space Station (ISS), and spent more than seven months in space!

 

This is such a fun interview where I got to ask...


Nov 17, 2020

It's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about the Pilgrims back in grade school but, if you’re like me, haven’t really thought about it much since.

 

This episode is a great refresher on the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. But, more importantly, it’s also a deep dive to...


Oct 20, 2020

How did soda, just flavored fizzy water, become so ubiquitous in today’s society? To find out, let’s dive in to the history of soda; It’s an astonishing tale featuring drugs, Roman baths, “curative” medicinal uses, and more!

 

In this episode I’m joined by Tristan Donovan, author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the...


Oct 13, 2020

Imagine taking an entire farm and putting it underwater in the ocean. 

Now imagine that the crops you grow don't need to be watered and don’t need pesticides, fertilizer, feed, or soil to grow. 

Then imagine that this farm soaks up loads of carbon and nitrogen to help mitigate global warming. 

And then imagine that...