One of the most common substances on Earth is sand.
Most people don’t think very much about sand, but sand is an extremely important part of our world.
It isn’t just for building sand castles and going to the beach. Sand is the second most consumed resource in the world after water.
There is an entire science to sand, what different types consist of, how ... Show More
Yesterday
Satellite Internet: How It Works
When the Internet was first launched, it was only available on a few computers at a few research institutions. Over the last 50 years, internet access has expanded to cover more institutions and more computers. Eventually, it was available in our homes and even in our pockets. Re ... Show More
16m 16s
Mar 26
Geronimo: The Last Great Native American Resistance Leader
Few figures in American history embody resistance and resilience quite like Geronimo. A leader of the Apache who defied both Mexican and U.S. forces, his name became synonymous with courage and defiance. But beyond the myths lies a complex story of survival, conflict, and cultura ... Show More
14m 57s
Mar 25
The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales, Part 2
Walt Disney Animation Studios has crafted dozens of the most popular children’s movies ever made. These stories shimmer with whimsical magic, showcase bold characters, and burst with joyous conclusions, where the hero triumphs and everyone celebrates a happily-ever-after. However ... Show More
14m 17s
Jan 2020
GT061 - Wasntme and The Singing Sand Dunes of Doha
<p>To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit <a href= "https://gooptales.com/episodes/wasntme/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_campaign=episode-description"> gooptales.com/wasntme</a></p> <p>Wasntme is a Goop who immediately answers, "Wasn't me," to most questions, ... Show More
33m 54s
Mar 2021
Behind the Story - Fixem, Sand Cats, and Deserts
<p>The Behind the Story Series was designed to accompany the regular story episodes and provide more information about the places the goops travel to.</p> <p>While writing for Episode 83 - Fixem and the Red Sand Dunes of Saudi Arabia, I found out so many interesting things about ... Show More
11m 50s
<p>In this episode, farmer Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm drills down the importance of working on a farm first before starting your own. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img src= "https://a.slack-edge.com/p ... Show More
