Jul 8

Why Is North Sentinel Island Totally Off-Limits?

This small island in the Bay of Bengal is home to one of the last uncontacted peoples on the planet -- and they seem to want to keep it that way. Learn how North Sentinel Island has remained independent in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuf ... Show More

9m 41s

Jul 7

How Have Obituaries Changed?

Public death notices about common people are a fairly recent development, and they've changed a lot since their inception. Learn how obituaries went from dry statements to tributes to truth in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/cul ... Show More

8m 20s

Jul 6

BrainStuff Classics: What Is the Mandela Effect?

When many people share a false memory, that's the Mandela Effect in action -- but how does it happen? Learn how our individual brains misremember stuff and how false memories can spread in this classic episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m 35s

Aug 2023

Supper in a Snap | Microwave Tips

Microwaved meals are perfect for when you’re in a rush, but skipping out on a few simple steps can turn an easy dinner into a disaster. So we’re sharing why you should let food rest, why you should never reheat spicy food in the microwave and how to save yourself from a massive m ... Show More

4m 31s

Jan 2024

Which foods mustn't you put in the microwave?

The microwave first emerged in the 1950s and has since become a common fixture in kitchens worldwide. 2018 data from Statista showed that 93% of UK household now own a microwave, with that figure also being over 90% in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statist ... Show More

4m 32s

Sep 2020

ELI5 Microwaves - the full truth behind why no metal?

Why does microwaving a mug of water alongside a frozen bread roll, keeps the bread from getting soggy? Why can't we put metal objects in the microwave? Especially since the inside is made of metal, including the metal mesh on the inside of the door! How does a meal that takes 30 ... Show More

8m 52s

Feb 2024

2466: 4 Cooking Tips That Will End Your Recipe Guessing by Chef Todd Mohr with Ben Greenfield Fitness

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2466:Chef Todd Mohr shares indispensable cooking advice to eliminate guesswork from your kitchen routine in "4 Cooking Tips ... Show More

9m 54s

Jun 2024

What's The Best Way To Cook Bacon?

Today, Josh and Nicole are breaking down the three methods of cooking bacon --crispy vs. burnt vs. floppy, and what their personal preference is for bacon! Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1 Check out the video version of this podcast: http://youtube.com/@mythicalkitchen To l ... Show More

46m 55s

Jun 2019

BBQ Myths Busted! Meathead Goldwyn Breaks Your Bad Grilling Habits

From soaking wood chips to grill marks, Meathead Goldwyn is here to set the record straight on grilling’s biggest myths. Plus, Christina Ward tells the story of American advertising cookbooks, complete with recipes such as Ham Banana Rolls and Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake; we discov ... Show More

50m 46s

Jun 2023

Frontiers of Food Science: Do Sound and Color Affect Flavor?

Experimental psychologist Charles Spence introduces us to gastrophysics, the science of how the brain melds color, smell and sound to create powerful multisensory taste experiences. Plus, Nicola Twilley investigates the rise of alternative sugars; Alex Aïnouz goes on a hunt for t ... Show More

51m 4s

Jan 2017

How Magnetic Storage Works

Learn about the amazing world of magnets and how super smart people figured out we could use them to store data. From old wire recordings to magnetic hard drives, we look at the science and tech behind magnetic data storage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp ... Show More

52m 1s

Feb 2022

TechStuff Classic: Ice Core Drilling

How do scientists retrieve ice core samples? What can we learn from them? Joe McCormick joins the show to talk about really cool historical records. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40m 14s

Aug 2019

Get Yourself in the Kitchen, Learn How to Cook & Save a Ton of Cash With Ken Rubin

What was the first thing you learned how to cook? For me, it was scrambled eggs and ever since I’ve been fascinated by food. Cooking has a reputation for being scary and expensive, but it is anything but that.As Ken Rubin, who is an accomplished chef from Rouxbe and our podcast g ... Show More

43m 28s

BrainStuff Classics: Can You Microwave a...