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One man's investigation of the thoughts and things that make up our modern world.

Kyle Explain‪s‬ Kyle Fergusson

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    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

One man's investigation of the thoughts and things that make up our modern world.

    S03 E10: The Phone Book

    S03 E10: The Phone Book

    Kyle explains the phone directory and its intriguing origins as well as speculation on its future in the digital age.

    • 10 min
    S03 E09: Etiquette

    S03 E09: Etiquette

    Kyle explains etiquette. Where did these social rules come from? What purpose do they serve? And is there any logic behind their evolution?

    • 10 min
    S03 E08: Measurement Systems

    S03 E08: Measurement Systems

    Kyle explains measurement systems, how they evolved, and the hot debate between the SI and US Customary System.

    • 11 min
    S03 E07: New Year's Resolutions

    S03 E07: New Year's Resolutions

    Kyle explains the origins, funnier resolutions through history, and how to increase you chances of sticking with your goals.

    • 9 min
    S03 E06: Auld Lang Syne

    S03 E06: Auld Lang Syne

    Kyle explains the history of "Auld Lang Syne" and why we sing it to ring in the new year.

    • 8 min
    S03 E05: The COPPA Crisis

    S03 E05: The COPPA Crisis

    Kyle explains the latest debacle over at YouTube, COPPA, and what that could potentially mean for creators.

    • 9 min

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