In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we are start out looking at the rather interesting way the couple hundred million dollar Hope Diamond has been transported a couple times.
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The Incredible Story Behind Iron Man
Ever Wonder How Iron Man of all Marvel characters was chosen to be the one to launch the Marvel universe? Well, wonder no more, as we do a deep dive into how the Iron Man Movies were made. At the time of writing this script the Marvel Cinematic Universe, henceforth shortened to t ... Show More
44m 38s
Aug 22
Why Don't Vultures Get Sick?
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at the mind blowing things caterpillars get up to while in the chrysalis. Next up we begin by looking at the fascinating way in which honey bees, which are cold blooded, manage to keep their hives warm and the variety ... Show More
54m 51s
Jan 2025
From the Vault: The Nature of the Diamond, Part 2
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore various historical interpretations of the diamond, from divine tears to both a potent medicine and a deadly poison. (part 2 of 4) (originally published 1/18/2024)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ... Show More
42m 46s
May 2020
Diamonds: Articles of Interest #11
<p>Diamonds represent value, in all its multiple meanings: values, as in ethics, and value as in actual price. But what are these rocks actually worth? The ethics and costs of diamond rings have shifted with society, from their artificial scarcity perpetuated by DeBeers to their ... Show More
31m 20s
Dec 2024
The Hope Diamond
The Hope Diamond, with its mesmerizing blue hue, has captivated imaginations for centuries. But this stunning gem is more than just a jewel—it's steeped in history, mystery, and tales of an infamous curse. Who wore it, who coveted it, and what secrets does it hold? Tonight, follo ... Show More
52m 12s
Sep 2023
Why are we still buying diamonds?
They’re shiny rocks that we’ve somehow agreed embody romance and eternity. But diamonds, it turns out, are not as rare as we think. And these days, they can be made in a lab. So why do we continue to spend so much money on them? This week, the story of a century-long, internation ... Show More
54m 33s