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I Had No Idea I Had No Idea
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Once upon a time, we yearned to explore and learn about the world around us - and it was thoroughly exciting. Unfortunately, this curiosity gets lost as we grow-up. Hosts Nicolas Kwon and Jacob Paik tap into their own childlike curiosities to reignite our collective love for learning.
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Can Hair "Sense" When They're Cut & How Are Mountains Formed?
Doesn't it seem like the hair on your arms and legs can tell when they've been trimmed or shaven? Nicolas takes a closer look at this "phenomenon" and uncovers what's really going on underneath the surface. Meanwhile, Jacob shares with us how Orologists (mountain experts) define mountains and all the ways mountains can be formed. The answers are not what you think!
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Why the Sky is Blue & "Vacation Constipation"
Ever wonder why the sky is blue? Don't lie, you definitely have. In this episode, you can finally learn why! We also discuss why some people can't seem to poop during their first few days of travel (i.e. Vacation Constipation).
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Fascinating Etymologies & How Your Body Preserves Tattoos
Even words can have a good origin story! We often use English without questioning where the words came from or why we use them the way we do. We picked some of our favourites to share with you! We also look into how tattoos stay permanent and how your body WORKS to maintain it. Do you still want a tattoo?
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The Actual Danger of Diet Soda & Why Florida Seems So Crazy
Nicolas Kwon & guest host Dae-Han Pak discuss the health effects that artificial sweeteners in diet soda like aspartame can cause. Can diet sodas in fact help people with their health goals? We then pivot to the Sunshine State and discuss why Florida seems like such a strange state. And who is "Florida Man", and is he behind all of it?
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Our Habitable Earth Has Japanese Murder Hornets
In this episode, Nicolas and GUEST Annie Kim (IG: @annie.vocalportfolio) discuss nature. In light of the news that Asian Giant Hornets have appeared in the Pacific Northwest, Annie tells us all about these small, but mighty predators that are way more clever than you would assume. Nicolas takes us through a history of planet Earth, discussing the unbelievable series of flukes that allow it to inhabit intelligent life. Is this a clue as to why humans feel so alone in the universe?
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How Insects Survive the Winter & The Greatest Race of All-Time
Nicolas & Jacob discuss how insects survive the winter cold despite their small size and fragility. They also talk about the greatest race of all-time - a race that took place when cars were barely used.
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