A Briefer History of Everything...

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A Briefer History of Everything...

You're busy and sometimes bored. Here I craft bite sized chunks of history for you to consume whenever, wherever in 5 minutes or less. All episode art is created by artificial intelligence. DALL-E

  1. 04/12/2023

    Pioneers of electronic music experimental

    Experimental electronic music emerged in the mid-20th century as composers and musicians began to explore the potential of electronic and electroacoustic technologies for creating new forms of music. The development of electronic music can be traced back to the early 20th century, with the invention of electronic instruments like the theremin and the ondes Martenot, but it was in the 1950s and 60s that experimental electronic music began to take shape as a distinct genre.

    7 min

  2. 04/12/2023

    Ishkurs Guide to Electronic Music

    Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music is an online reference guide that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of electronic music. The guide was created by Canadian DJ and music producer Kenneth John Taylor, also known as Ishkur, and was first released in 2000.Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music is an online reference guide that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of electronic music. The guide was created by Canadian DJ and music producer Kenneth John Taylor, also known as Ishkur, and was first released in 2000.http://music.ishkur.com

    7 min

  3. 04/12/2023

    Burgers

    The hamburger is a quintessential American food that has become a staple of fast-food restaurants around the world. Its origin, however, is a matter of some debate.

    5 min

  4. 03/13/2023

    Soda fountains

    The soda fountain has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the early 19th century. Soda fountains were popular gathering places for people of all ages, and they played an important role in American culture and society.

    5 min

  5. 03/13/2023

    Drive through restaurant

    The drive-through restaurant is a relatively recent innovation in the history of the restaurant industry. Its origins can be traced back to the 1930s, when carhops first started serving customers in their cars at drive-in restaurants.

    4 min

  6. 03/13/2023

    Drive-in theaters

    The drive-in theater, also known as the "ozoner," was first invented in 1933 by Richard Hollingshead Jr. in Camden, New Jersey. Hollingshead was an auto parts salesman who wanted to create a new type of theater experience that would appeal to families and offer a more comfortable and convenient way to watch movies.

    5 min

  7. 03/13/2023

    The laugh track

    The laugh track, also known as canned laughter, is a sound effect used in television sitcoms and other comedic shows to simulate the audience's laughter. The history of the laugh track can be traced back to the early days of radio broadcasting.

    4 min

  8. 03/13/2023

    The wheel

    The wheel is one of the oldest and most important inventions in human history, revolutionizing the way we travel, transport goods, and build structures. The wheel was first invented over 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, in modern-day Iraq.

    5 min
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You're busy and sometimes bored. Here I craft bite sized chunks of history for you to consume whenever, wherever in 5 minutes or less. All episode art is created by artificial intelligence. DALL-E

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