damn, that's interesting: Recent Episodes
Yash Manuja
Interesting facts you may or may not need to know. But hey, some things are worth knowing. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damnthatsinteresting/support
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.
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.
Did you know that many Japanese albums containunreleased songs you won't find anywhere else in the world? Let's uncover these hidden gems and explore the reasons behind their exclusivity.
Lucid dreams, popularized by Juice WRLD's song of the same name and serving as the foundation for the movie Inception, are a fascinating concept that enables dreamers to consciously take over their dreams. Want to learn how to lucid dream?
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.
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.
Used by millions around the world (including 17% of Stanford students for their finals), ChatGPT has taken over the world in terms of producing text-based content. In today's episode, I'll be talking about its uses and new AI technology.
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Neither nuclear explosions nor space itself can defeat this tiny creature. What is it?
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Mount 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. Find out more about Mount Everest and its death zone in today's episode!
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In today's episode, I talk about the blob. Yup, the blob.
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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!
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F1 has found the fastest possible way to lose weight and it's pretty crazy. Check out today's episode to find out how.
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Are French fries really French-made? If not, why were they even called that to begin with? Today's episode answers all your yet-to-come questions about fries and its questionable origins.
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Mauritius isn't only known for housing the dodos, but also for being home to a waterfall that exists underwater.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What do anabolic steroids really do which affects the body in such a drastic way? Tune in to today's episode to find out the advantages and disadvantages of steroid use.
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Nature makes it possible for waterbodies to quite literally light up. Listen to today's episode to know more about the concept of bioluminescence.
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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.
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Black holes quite literally bend the fabric of the universe. How much do we know about these astronomical bodies?
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You've probably heard of this phenomenon from somewhere or the other. The real question is - does this actually work?
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You're not always conscious the entirety of your lifetime. How long do you actually 'live'?
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Try your best not to get anywhere near these kinds of fires because you're not going to 'see' what's coming.
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Space-time isn't flat, it's curved. Why does this make the aging process different from Earth's?
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The Metaverse might just be the biggest leap in technology ever, but what exactly is it and what's in store for us?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How are octopuses or 'octopi' such special creatures and why do they have an abnormal amount of everything? Tune in to find out.
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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.
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Being the most lowest point on Earth, this waterbody is so dense and heavy that drowning is near impossible. What could it be?
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That might seem absurd to you, but I'm not lying and you'll find out why soon enough.
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A quick introduction to the podcast, what it's about, and how future episodes will look like.
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