damn, that's interesting
By Yash Manuja
damn, that's interestingDec 27, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
The tiniest yet strongest animal to ever exist
Neither nuclear explosions nor space itself can defeat this tiny creature. What is it?
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.
A very intelligent slime
I talk about the blob. Yup, the blob.
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!
The best formula to lose weight
F1 has found the fastest possible way to lose weight and it's pretty crazy.
Are French fries actually French?
Are French fries really French-made? If not, why were they even called that to begin with?
The only underwater waterfall
Mauritius isn't only known for housing the dodos, but also for being home to a waterfall that exists underwater.
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).
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.
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.
The Batman's last riddle
How steroids work
What do anabolic steroids really do which affects the body in such a drastic way?
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.
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.
A glitch in the matrix
Black holes quite literally bend the fabric of the universe. How much do we know about these astronomical bodies?
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?
You spend a third of your life asleep
You're not always conscious the entirety of your lifetime. How long do you actually 'live'?
Invisible fire
Try your best not to get anywhere near these kinds of fires because you're not going to 'see' what's coming.
You age slower in space
Space-time isn't flat, it's curved. Why does this make the aging process different from Earth's?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Intro
A quick introduction to the podcast, what it's about, and how future episodes will look like.