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Urban Legends & Moral Panics

24 Oct 2025

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Send us a text Halloween is the season where imagination and anxiety collide—and nothing captures that better than urban legends. From poisoned can...

Torture Devices

22 Oct 2025

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Send us a textThroughout history, societies have invented cruel and creative ways to punish, control, and humiliate. From the infamous ducking stool—...

Apples Rule Fall (A Dash of Info)

20 Oct 2025

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Send us a text When autumn arrives, pumpkins may get the spotlight, but apples are the true rulers of the season. From orchards heavy with fruit to s...

Top 10 Extreme Haunted Houses in the U.S.

17 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIf your idea of Halloween thrill goes beyond plastic skeletons and polite jump scares, you’re in the right place. Across the U.S., a n...

Annabelle’s Thread of Terror

15 Oct 2025

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Send us a textSome fear comes with fangs. Some with shadows. But the most unsettling kind wears a stitched smile.Forget the cracked porcelain face you...

The Origins of Werewolves (A Dash of Info)

13 Oct 2025

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Send us a textWhen you picture a werewolf, you probably think of a Hollywood monster—hair sprouting under a full moon, silver bullets, and a man cau...

Spring-Heeled Jack, Victorian Terror or Urban Myth?

10 Oct 2025

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Send us a textBefore Jack the Ripper stalked Whitechapel, another figure haunted London’s imagination—one with glowing red eyes, clawed hands, and...

The History of Witchcraft

08 Oct 2025

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Send us a text When you hear the word witch, what comes to mind? A crooked figure bent over a cauldron, whispering spells? A healer gathering herbs b...

Birth of Pumpkin Spice (A Dash of Info)

06 Oct 2025

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Send us a text Every autumn, pumpkin spice seems to take over—lattes, candles, cereals, even dog treats. But this cozy, spiced flavor didn’t appe...

The Voynich Manuscript

03 Oct 2025

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Send us a text What if there was a book over 600 years old, written in a language no one on Earth can read? A book filled with impossible plants, str...

Samuel Little, America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer

01 Oct 2025

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Send us a textHe looked like an unremarkable drifter—a man with a rap sheet full of thefts, assaults, and petty crimes. But behind that façade, Sam...

The Folklore of Scarecrows (A Dash of Info)

29 Sep 2025

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Send us a text From the fields of ancient Egypt to the harvest festivals of today, scarecrows have always been more than straw and cloth. They began ...

Candy Corn

26 Sep 2025

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Send us a textHalloween night. Costumes rustle as kids race from door to door, candy buckets filling with chocolates, lollipops, and—love it or hate...

The Dionne Quintuplets and Quintland

24 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn May of 1934, in a modest farmhouse in northern Ontario, five identical girls were born—Annette, Émilie, Yvonne, Cécile, and Marie...

The Library of Alexandria, What Did We Really Lose (A Dash of Info)

22 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWhat did we lose when the Library of Alexandria disappeared?Imagine stepping into a place where the air is rich with parchment and ink, ...

Black Box Drugs, Balancing Breakthroughs and Risks in Modern Pharmacology

19 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWhen a prescription drug carries a “Black Box warning,” it means you’ve entered the highest tier of caution in modern medicine. Th...

Maryland the seventh state to ratify the United States

17 Sep 2025

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Send us a textOn April 28, 1788, Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, securing its place in the foundation of a new repu...

Olga of Kiev (A Dash of Info)

15 Sep 2025

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Send us a text From merciless avenger to canonized saint, Olga of Kiev’s life reads like an epic saga. When her husband, Grand Prince Igor, was br...

The Great Maple Syrup Heist

12 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIs this our first true crime episode? Oh, you bet it is—and it’s one of the stickiest heists in history.In 2012, a quiet warehouse i...

Vaping, Innovation, Risks, and Public Health Response

10 Sep 2025

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Send us a textVaping: Innovation, Risks, and Public Health Response Once hailed as a revolutionary alternative to smoking, vaping has evolved into one...

Crystal Maiden (A Dash of Info)

08 Sep 2025

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Send us a textBeneath the jungles of western Belize lies a place where the ancient and the eternal meet—Actun Tunichil Muknal, the ATM Cave. Hidden ...

The History of Dungeons & Dragons

05 Sep 2025

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Send us a textBefore it was a billion-dollar cultural force, Dungeons & Dragons was just a handful of rulebook pamphlets, clattering dice in basem...

The Origins of Mayonnaise

03 Sep 2025

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Send us a text It started as a debate—Blue Plate or Hellmann’s? But mayo’s story is bigger than any brand. From ancient emulsions to French che...

Lobsters and why are they called the cockroaches of the sea? (A Dash of Info)

01 Sep 2025

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Send us a text I love lobster—always have, always will. But here’s the thing… they share more in common with cockroaches than you might think. ...

Understanding Strokes

29 Aug 2025

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Send us a text Strokes don’t wait, and they don’t discriminate. In this episode of Info On The Go, we break down what strokes really are, why the...

Oak Ridge. The Secret City That Changed the World

27 Aug 2025

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Send us a text A city with no name. Erased from maps. Tens of thousands working on a mystery they could never talk about—until the day the world ch...

What Is a Sandwich, Really? (A Dash of Info)

25 Aug 2025

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Send us a text Is a hot dog a sandwich? What about a taco… or that sad PB&J from your middle school lunchbox? We’re biting into one of life’...

SPAM

22 Aug 2025

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Send us a text On this episode of Info On The Go, we're diving into the surprising story behind one of America’s most iconic—and misundersto...

How Yellowstone’s Hidden Fungus Could Feed the Future

20 Aug 2025

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Send us a text As the world races toward a population of 10 billion and the climate crisis deepens, how will we sustainably feed the future? On this ...

The Sausage Duel (A Dash of Info)

18 Aug 2025

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Send us a text In 1865 Prussia, a fierce political feud nearly turned into the strangest duel in history—not with pistols, but with poisoned sausag...

The Scent of Civilization, A History of Deodorant

15 Aug 2025

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Send us a textWhy do we go to such lengths to smell good? In this episode of Info On The Go, we roll back the (sometimes fragrant, sometimes funky) hi...

Miasma Madness, from Foul Air to Fresh Starts

13 Aug 2025

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Send us a textLong before germ theory rewrote the rules of disease, people looked to the air—and their noses—for answers. This immersive episode o...

Stripped for Glory: Naked Athletes of the Ancient Olympics (A Dash of Info)

11 Aug 2025

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Send us a textImagine a stadium packed with cheering crowds—not for athletes in sleek uniforms or branded gear, but for bare, oiled bodies gleaming ...

The Great Stink: When London Reeked of Desperation

08 Aug 2025

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Send us a textSo close your eyes and imagine this: you're trapped inside a porta potty at the peak of summer—it's hot, humid, and full. No...

Ford Tractors One Name, Two Stories

06 Aug 2025

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Send us a textKat, you know how Ford transformed the auto industry—but did you know two different companies once sold tractors under the “Ford” ...

The Tomato’s Bad Rap (A Dash of Info)

04 Aug 2025

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Send us a textStep into the courtroom of public opinion in 1820 Salem, New Jersey, where the tomato stood accused of being deadly. That’s right—th...

Peanut and Peanut Butter Time

01 Aug 2025

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Send us a textActually yes… we’re doing an entire episode on peanuts—and naturally, peanut butter too.On this nutty (but not actually a nut) edi...

The secret life of sand

30 Jul 2025

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Send us a textGrab your shovel and your pail—we’re digging into the wild world of sand! You know it as the stuff stuck between your toes or hidin...

Lamb's Quarter (A Dash of Info)

28 Jul 2025

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Send us a textToday, we’re spotlighting a plant you’ve probably pulled out of your garden, stepped on by the roadside, or mistaken for a weed—an...

Ley Lines and Song Lines

25 Jul 2025

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Send us a textLey lines: are they ancient trade routes, channels of Earth’s subtle energy, or just a coincidence of dots and lines on a map? Today, ...

Menopause

23 Jul 2025

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Send us a textOn this episode of Info On The Go, we explore menopause not as a single event, but as a powerful journey through three interconnected st...

Jackfruit (A Dash of Info)

21 Jul 2025

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Send us a textToday, we’re talking about a fruit so colossal, so spiky, and so downright bizarre that it could pass for an alien egg or a tropical y...

Massachusetts

18 Jul 2025

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Send us a textMassachusetts—known as the Bay State—is more than just a birthplace of the American Revolution. In this sweeping episode of Info On ...

School Buses

16 Jul 2025

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Send us a textWe’ve all heard the stories: “Back in my day, we walked five miles to school, uphill both ways… in the snow… even in the summer!...

LFTB or Pink Slim ( A Dash of Info)

14 Jul 2025

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Send us a textOn this episode of Info On The Go, we dive into one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—chapters in modern food history: Lea...

Cocaine

11 Jul 2025

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Send us a textFor over a thousand years, the coca leaf has been deeply woven into the cultural, medicinal, and spiritual lives of Indigenous South Ame...

Steam Engines and how they changed the world

09 Jul 2025

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Send us a textOn this episode of Info on the Go, we’re firing up history’s most transformative invention—the steam engine.From ancient Greek cur...

Cast Iron (A Dash of Info)

07 Jul 2025

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Send us a textWelcome to a sizzling journey on this Dash of Info On The Go, technology, and tradition in Let’s Just Start with Cast Iron—an episod...

Temple Grandin

04 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this inspiring episode of Info On The Go, we explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Temple Grandin—a scientist, inventor, and...

Unsinkable

02 Jul 2025

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Send us a textOn this powerful episode of Info On The Go, we begin with the incredible survival story of Tami Oldham Ashcraft—a journey of love, los...

Managing pests in your garden while keeping bees safe (A Dash of Info)

30 Jun 2025

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Send us a textManaging Garden Pests While Protecting BeesMaintain a healthy, pollinator-friendly garden by using safe pest control methods such as ins...

History of Macaroni and Cheese

27 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this deliciously nostalgic episode of Info On The Go, we’re taking a deep dive into the gooey, golden world of mac and cheese—the...

Is talking to yourself natural?

25 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIs it weird to talk to yourself? Not at all! In this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the science and psychology behind self-talk —...

Who was Pliny the Elder? (A Dash of Info)

23 Jun 2025

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Send us a textWe’ve mentioned Pliny the Elder a few times, but today, we’re diving deeper. Who was this Roman author, naval commander, and natural...

Stone and Crystal Healing

20 Jun 2025

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Send us a textFor thousands of years, humans have turned to nature not just for survival, but for healing, comfort, and meaning. One of the most endur...

Chewing Gum

18 Jun 2025

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Send us a textWhat do ancient warriors, Greek philosophers, Mayan travelers, and modern astronauts all have in common? They chewed gum. In this episod...

Father's Day (A Dash of Info)

15 Jun 2025

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Send us a textOn this episode of Info On The Go, we take a deep dive into the history, meaning, and worldwide traditions of Father’s Day. From its s...

Blood Types

13 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we’re pumping some fresh knowledge into your day as we explore blood types — what they are, why they matter, and ho...

Lake Michigan Triangle

11 Jun 2025

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Send us a text"Is It Aliens or Not? The Lake Michigan Triangle" — Info On The Go PodcastWe’re not talking Bermuda, but it’s just as st...

Strawberry Juice? (A Dash of Info)

09 Jun 2025

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Send us a text It turns out strawberries are juicing rebels. Their dense, fibrous texture, low free-flowing juice content, and high pectin make them ...

Body Language

06 Jun 2025

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Send us a textOn this episode of Info On The Go, we explore the fascinating world of kinesics—better known as body language. Before spoken language,...

Connecticut

04 Jun 2025

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Send us a textOn this episode of Info On The Go, we’re heading to Connecticut — the 5th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on January 9, 1788.I...

D.A.R.T. (A Dah of Info)

02 Jun 2025

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Send us a textDART: Earth’s First Test Against AsteroidsThe Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) was NASA’s groundbreaking mission to test plan...

Smallpox's

30 May 2025

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Send us a textWilliam and Kat dive into Smallpox. Smallpox caused by the variola virus, was one of history's most devastating diseases. Its origi...

Vikings

28 May 2025

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Send us a textThe Vikings were seafaring people from Scandinavia—modern-day Denmark, Norway, and Sweden—who lived during the Viking Age, roughly f...

Memorial Day (A Dash of Info)

26 May 2025

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Send us a textMemorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor and remember military personnel who died while servin...

Tomatoes

23 May 2025

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Send us a textTomatoes: From Poison Apple to Global StarTomatoes are flowering plants from the nightshade family, native to South America and first cu...

Plastic Crisis

21 May 2025

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Send us a textPlastic Crisis – Info On The GoHow many times a day do you come in contact with plastic? The answer might surprise you. From bottles a...

The Dangers of Unregulated Energy Drinks ( A Dash of Info)

19 May 2025

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Send us a textA Dash of Info: Energy Drinks – A Look Back and a WarningFollowing our deep dive on energy drinks in our latest Info On The Go episode...

Dysentery

16 May 2025

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Send us a text"Dysentery: The 'Bloody Flux' Through History"On this episode of Info On The Go, we dive into the grim yet fascinati...

Tractor Pulling

14 May 2025

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Send us a text This episode comes straight from a listener request, and you know we aim to please! So let’s plow ahead and dive into the world of T...

KitKat (A Dash of Info)

12 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating history of KitKat, one of the world’s most iconic chocolate bars. From its humble beginn...

Trade Surplus, Deficits and Tariffs

09 May 2025

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Send us a textWhat is Trade? Trade is the voluntary exchange of goods or services between individuals, businesses, or countries. It can involve tangib...

Nasal Irrigation

07 May 2025

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Send us a textToday’s topic comes from personal experience: dealing with allergies and sinus infections. Nasal irrigation has been around for thousa...

Mother's Day (A Dash of Info)

05 May 2025

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Send us a textHappy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there from William and Kat!! Honoring motherhood has deep roots, stretching back to ancient...

Georgia

02 May 2025

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Send us a textGeorgia is known as the Peach State—but do you know why? Spoiler alert: It’s not because it grows the most peaches! In this episode ...

Future of AI

30 Apr 2025

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Send us a textArtificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence...

Yellow Journalism (A Dash of Info)

28 Apr 2025

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Send us a textA Dash of Info: Yellow Journalism explores the sensationalist newspaper wars of the late 19th century, where Joseph Pulitzer and William...

Energy Drink

25 Apr 2025

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Send us a textDid Japan invent energy drinks specifically to offset methamphetamine use? Not exactly—but the story is more intriguing than you might...

History of Cheese

23 Apr 2025

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Send us a text On this episode of Info On The Go, William and Kat dive into the rich and fascinating history of cheese, tracing its origins back over...

Malachite (A Dash of Info)

21 Apr 2025

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Send us a text Malachite is a striking green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral known for its distinctive banded appearance and historical significan...

New Jersey

18 Apr 2025

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Send us a textOn December 18, 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, with Trenton as its capital. The state’s hist...

History of Dentistry

16 Apr 2025

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Send us a text The origins of dentistry trace back to around 7000 BCE in the Indus Valley Civilization, where flint-tipped tools were used to drill i...

Belladonna (A Dash of Info)

14 Apr 2025

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Send us a textBelladonna: The Beautiful but Deadly NightshadeAtropa belladonna, commonly known as deadly nightshade, is a highly toxic plant with a lo...

History of Baseball

11 Apr 2025

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Send us a textBaseball, often called "America’s pastime," has deep cultural roots in the U.S., originating in the 19th century and evolvin...

The Future of Social Security

09 Apr 2025

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Send us a text Join us on today’s episode as we dive into the history, current state, and future of Social Security. We explore its origins during ...

Cancer Fighting Robots/Research and Development (A Dash of Info)

07 Apr 2025

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking research from the Karolinska Institutet, where scientists have developed nanorobots ...

Chinese New Year

04 Apr 2025

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Send us a textChinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the start of the traditional Chinese calendar year. One of the most significa...

Thorium vs. Uranium

02 Apr 2025

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Send us a textExploring Nuclear Energy: Thorium vs. UraniumIn this episode, we delve into nuclear energy, focusing on thorium and uranium. We define t...

April Fool's Day (A Dash of Info)

31 Mar 2025

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Send us a text April Fools' Day, celebrated on April 1st, is a long-standing tradition filled with playful pranks and jokes. Though its origins ...

Dementia

28 Mar 2025

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Send us a textWelcome to Info On The Go, where we tackle essential topics that impact millions worldwide. Today, we’re shedding light on an issue th...

History Of Money

26 Mar 2025

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Send us a textJoin hosts William and Kat on Info On The Go as they explore the fascinating evolution of money! Inspired by a listener request from the...

5 Smallest Sates (A Dash of Info)

24 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we revisit our Delaware discussion, where I mistakenly called Delaware the smallest state. While I corrected myself, it...

History Of Methamphetamines

21 Mar 2025

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Send us a textOn this episode of Info On The Go, we dive into a fascinating and troubling listener request: What is meth, and where did it come from? ...

Fence Cutting Wars

19 Mar 2025

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Send us a textBefore barbed wire, the American West was an open frontier where cattle roamed freely. But when fences began dividing the land, tensions...

Xocoatl and Tejet (A Dash of Info)

17 Mar 2025

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Send us a textA Dash of Info" is our quick and engaging segment for intriguing information that doesn't fit into a full-length "Info On...

Pennsylvania

14 Mar 2025

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Send us a textToday, we’re diving into Pennsylvania—the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution! Join us as we explore this historically rich...

Cacao or Cocoa

12 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we’re cracking open the fascinating world of cacao and cocoa! While they come from the same tree, their journeys from...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 (A Dash of Info)

10 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we take a deep dive into NASA’s latest findings on Asteroid 2024 YR4. Discovered in late 2024, this asteroid has spar...

Water Bears

07 Mar 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever heard of water bears or moss piglets? Known scientifically as tardigrades, these microscopic creatures are some of the mos...