Accounting for Taste

Exactly a century ago, teacher John Scopes was charged with the “crime” of teaching evolution. But Scopes was hardly a defiant Galileo, nobly standing up for truth. In fact, he never even taught evolution. (Really.) But despite the unseemly origins of the Monkey Trial, Scopes pro ... Show More

Astronomer Jules Janssen was desperate to escape the siege of Paris in 1870 and observe an eclipse in Africa—work that he hoped would confirm his discovery of a brand new element in the Sun, helium. So he devised a plan to escape the city in a hot-air balloon, despite promises by ... Show More

In the 1970s, paramedic units were illegal in the United States. One (very bad) television show, Emergency!, set out to change that—and saved tens of thousands of lives in the process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect ... Show More

It’s one of the five basic tastes, along with salty, sweet, sour, and umami. It’s also the least popular and the most mysterious. “That tastes bitter” is not usually a compliment, and yet scientists are increasingly concerned that by banishing bitter from our diets, we’re affecti ... Show More

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<p>This was an idea that was submitted to my Instagram, and I figured I would take a crack at it and share my 5 Healthy Bad Habits. Yes, 5 things that people think are bad but are actually healthy. Obviously with moderation. </p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment ... Show More

<p>It’s 2017, and after months of sky-high price rises, the crypto bubble is about to burst. But as scammers and investor panic crash the market, the Winklevoss twins’ nemesis Mark Zuckerberg is making moves. He’s planning a push into crypto designed to put Facebook at the center ... Show More

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Three out of five people say they dream of writing a book. Chances are you’re one of them. But what does it take to actually go from dream to launch? Screenwriter John August wants to find out. After writing hit films like Big Fish, Go, and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, he d ... Show More