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The Daily Brainwave

Summary: Ever wondered why Americans don’t spell “color” with a “u?” Or that Seattle has a secret, underground past? Have you ever heard of the Nation of Celestial Space? The Daily Brainwave, released every morning, is a trivia podcast that covers every topic under the sun, ranging from modern science and technology to quirky news to ancient history. Each episode runs from about two to five minutes, short enough for you to catch during your coffee break. This podcast is perfect for anyone with an inquisitive mind, or someone just looking to sound smart at a dinner party. The Daily Breainwave. Random facts. Useless trivia. Delivered every day to your MP3 Player of choice.

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  • Artist: Sean Mobley
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Podcasts:

 Episode 320 - What's Gandhi Got To Do With It? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:35

Episode 320 - What's Gandhi Got To Do With It?

 Episode 319 - The Desolation of Sugar | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:14

Rum, made from a byproduct of sugar cane, was a big part of early American trade.

 Episode 318 - Champagne | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:50

Some Europeans believed that Spices came from the border of the Garden of Eden.

 Episode 317 - Sharkara | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:55

Sugar Cane was one of the five mystical substances believed to be demanded by the Gods.

 Episode 316 - The Taunton Suger Party | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:13

Yeah, I know I'm probably mispronouncing it. But in this case, I don't care.

 Episode 315 - A History of Time Zones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:08

You don't know how much I wanted to call this one "Chester A. Arthur Did Something Important When He Was President." But I held back.

 Episode 314 - New Year's Day | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:19

"What are you doing New Year's Day" wasn't as catchy.

 Episode 313 - Year of the Chinese New Year | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:33

Next year will be the Year of the Sheep. Don't tell conspiracy theorists.

 Episode 312 - Stonehenge Revisited | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:39

A truly eerie stone circle can be found waaaay up in Scotland. Check it out: http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/brodgar/

 Episode 311 - The Mayans | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:55

I don't mind the Mayans. Their calendar, on the other hand...

 Episode 310 - Food of the Gods | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:35

Check out the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuUhQNt2b4A

 Episode 309 - Home | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:00

If you have Edward Sharpe stuck in your head now, you are welcome.

 Episode 308 - The Nationalists | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:51
 Episode 307 - Thomas More's Imaginary World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 04:58

Want more More? He published a few other works, and all of his writings are solidly in the public domain and easy to get.

 Episode 306 - Thomas More's Real World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 05:11

Great change brings great works of literature.

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