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damn, that's interesting

damn, that's interesting

By Yash Manuja

Interesting facts you may or may not need to know. But hey, some things are worth knowing.
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Roads with no speed limit

damn, that's interestingDec 27, 2023

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Roads with no speed limit

Roads with no speed limit

Ever dreamt of unleashing the full potential of your car, with the wind whipping through your hair and the speedometer climbing without limits? Buckle up, because we're hitting the gas on Germany's Autobahn.

Dec 27, 202301:14
The world map is very wrong

The world map is very wrong

Ever stopped to wonder why Greenland looks bigger than Africa on a map? Or why Canada seems to stretch on forever? In this episode we peel back the layers of the world's most familiar map – the Mercator projection – to reveal a surprising truth: it's full of distortions.

Dec 25, 202301:47
Japan's hidden archive of bonus songs

Japan's hidden archive of bonus songs

Did you know that many Japanese albums contain unreleased songs you won't find anywhere else in the world? Let's uncover these hidden gems and explore the reasons behind their exclusivity.

Dec 21, 202302:13
You can control your dreams

You can control your dreams

Lucid dreams, popularized by Juice WRLD and movie Inception, are a fascinating concept that enables dreamers to consciously take over their dreams. Want to learn how to lucid dream?

Apr 20, 202303:19
Cinnabon's smell that sells

Cinnabon's smell that sells

Ever wonder why Cinnabon's cinnamon scent is so recognizable? Get ready to learn about the sweet-smelling world of marketing with Cinnabon as our guide.

Apr 20, 202301:52
Mind-controlling parasites

Mind-controlling parasites

Once animals have fallen into these puppet masters' grasps, there's no coming back. If zombies were to exist in real life, it would be because of them.

Feb 21, 202302:31
 The Google Killer: ChatGPT

The Google Killer: ChatGPT

ChatGPT has taken over the world in terms of producing text-based content. But it's not the only useful tool AI has to brought us. 

Jan 30, 202302:38
The tiniest yet strongest animal to ever exist

The tiniest yet strongest animal to ever exist

Neither nuclear explosions nor space itself can defeat this tiny creature. What is it? 

Sep 29, 202201:58
Death above clouds

Death above clouds

Mt. Everest is known not only because of its height and difficulty, but also because of hundreds of bodies that lie on the mountain, specifically within the death zone.

Sep 28, 202201:45
A very intelligent slime

A very intelligent slime

I talk about the blob. Yup, the blob. 

Sep 27, 202201:32
The Sun is a rainbow

The Sun is a rainbow

What color is the sun? You see, there is no simple answer to this question, but the good news is that you can defend literally any answer!

Sep 26, 202202:10
The best formula to lose weight

The best formula to lose weight

F1 has found the fastest possible way to lose weight and it's pretty crazy. 

Sep 25, 202202:01
 Are French fries actually French?

Are French fries actually French?

Are French fries really French-made? If not, why were they even called that to begin with? 

Jun 27, 202202:13
The only underwater waterfall

The only underwater waterfall

Mauritius isn't only known for housing the dodos, but also for being home to a waterfall that exists underwater.

Jun 23, 202201:20
Rainbows are circular

Rainbows are circular

Rainbows are more than just arcs - they take the form of a more common shape. Find out what exactly causes us to see them parabolically and not circularly (If that's a word).

Jun 10, 202201:23
The future of Twitter

The future of Twitter

What's going to happen to Twitter now that it has been bought by the richest person in the world? Today's episode discusses the impacts of the privatization of the media house. 

Apr 28, 202202:09
Why are yawns so contagious?

Why are yawns so contagious?

Have you ever wondered why you can't help yourself from yawning after seeing someone else yawn, or the reasons as to why one yawns in the first place? Regardless of your answer, this episode is for you. 

Apr 04, 202201:28
The Batman's last riddle

The Batman's last riddle

The Riddler has one more trick up his sleeve. The Batman's Rataalada website hides a secret message. Amid the code and cryptic symbols, you may not have realized that there's more to this than meets the eye - a possible foreshadowing to a sequel film.
Mar 20, 202202:52
How steroids work

How steroids work

What do anabolic steroids really do which affects the body in such a drastic way?

Mar 18, 202202:13
Water that naturally glows

Water that naturally glows

Nature makes it possible for waterbodies to quite literally light up. Listen to today's episode to know more about the concept of bioluminescence. 

Mar 17, 202202:00
The Eiffel Tower is copyrighted

The Eiffel Tower is copyrighted

Have you ever wondered why you're supposedly not allowed to take pictures of the Eiffel Tower at night? Today's episode talks about why it's technically illegal for you and me to click pictures of the famed monument in the dark, however there are certain exceptions to this law.

Mar 08, 202202:03
A glitch in the matrix

A glitch in the matrix

Black holes quite literally bend the fabric of the universe. How much do we know about these astronomical bodies?

Jan 28, 202202:31
Can you freeze yourself to live longer?

Can you freeze yourself to live longer?

You've probably heard of this phenomenon from somewhere or the other. The real question is - does this actually work?  

Jan 20, 202202:07
You spend a third of your life asleep

You spend a third of your life asleep

You're not always conscious the entirety of your lifetime. How long do you actually 'live'? 

Jan 16, 202201:07
Invisible fire

Invisible fire

Try your best not to get anywhere near these kinds of fires because you're not going to 'see' what's coming. 

Jan 13, 202201:50
You age slower in space

You age slower in space

Space-time isn't flat, it's curved. Why does this make the aging process different from Earth's?

Jan 06, 202202:56
What is the Metaverse?

What is the Metaverse?

The Metaverse might just be the biggest leap in technology ever, but what exactly is it and what's in store for us?

Jan 05, 202202:59
Spending millions on jpegs

Spending millions on jpegs

What are NFTs and why are they worth millions? Find out how NFTs have become the talk of the town and why people are so vested in it. Plus, I give my own opinion on them and also talk about the most popular collection of NFTs. 

Dec 16, 202103:17
The deepest place in the world

The deepest place in the world

The Mariana Trench is the deepest oceanic trench on Earth. With a depth of over 36,000ft (11,000m), the trench is home to the the Challenger Deep, the deepest known point of the seabed in the Earth's hydrosphere. What lies at the bottom of the trench? The answer is pretty surprising.

Dec 10, 202102:15
The food that never spoils

The food that never spoils

Did you know honey is the only food in the world that doesn't spoil, and can be preserved in a completely edible form? Find out how and why this viscous liquid can survive thousands of years in today's episode. 

Dec 08, 202101:50
Your brain can slow down music

Your brain can slow down music

While working out or doing any kind of exercise, have you ever wondered why the music you're listening to sounds slower than usual? There is no definite answer, but there are promising theories. 

Dec 03, 202102:01
3 hearts, 9 brains, and blue blood

3 hearts, 9 brains, and blue blood

How are octopuses or 'octopi' such special creatures and why do they have an abnormal amount of everything? Tune in to find out.

Dec 01, 202101:53
Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' can be taught at school

Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' can be taught at school

The album 'DAMN.' is a certified work of literature that can be taught in your English class. Don't believe me? You'll see what I mean. 

Nov 25, 202101:35
The lake that can't pull you down

The lake that can't pull you down

Being the most lowest point on Earth, this waterbody is so dense and heavy that drowning is near impossible. What could it be? 

Nov 24, 202101:35
You can physically see the past

You can physically see the past

That might seem absurd to you, but I'm not lying and you'll find out why soon enough. 

Nov 24, 202101:50
Intro

Intro

A quick introduction to the podcast, what it's about, and how future episodes will look like.

Nov 24, 202100:36