Rerun: Who invented the hamburger? It’s almost impossible to know, given that mincemeat has been consumed all around the world, and for centuries - but Oscar Bilby, of Tulsa, Oklahoma is a strong contender.
On 4th July, 1891, he grilled a beef patty, and - for the first time in documented history - PUT IT IN A BUN. And a Fourth of July tradition was born.
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Nov 20
Microsoft's Windows Gamble
Windows 1.0 came out on 20th November, 1985, introducing graphical user interface to the masses for the first time. Well, that was the concept, anyway; in truth, users required mighty hardware by the standards of the time (TWO floppy drives!), and hardly anybody bought it. But it ... Show More
13m 29s
Sep 2024
Bob's Burgers returns.... or does it? The Bob's Burgers Mandela Effect explained!
Johnny Mac discusses the conspiracy theory that Bob's Burgers doesn't actually exist, despite its place in popular culture.<br /><br />Weird Al's upcoming tour, John Mulaney's new Broadway production, Mike Cannon's comedy special, Veep's virtual table read, and various comedians' ... Show More
8m 55s
Oct 2024
The Smash Burger Smackdown | 5
<p>From smash burgers to plant patties, this episode is serving up some of the biggest trends in the burger world, and examining whether they're here to stay. Later, David puts some of Southern California's most iconic burgers to the test with Josh Scherer and Nicole Enayati, co- ... Show More
38m 49s
Apr 2025
Sketches in History | Impossible Escape
The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, sh ... Show More
7m 10s
Nov 2019
The Fascinating Origins of Everyday Foods (Part 1)
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start off looking at the interesting reason why milk is white, yet cheddar cheese is yellow/orange.
Next up, we have a brief message from our sponsor, Blinkist, which gives you the key ideas from more than 3,000 bestselling nonfiction b ... Show More
57m 3s