Category Archives: Culture

It’s A Thanksgiving Miracle: Johnny Appleseed Edition

Posted on February 9, 2026 by agogo22

US history is full of surprises! Today, we dig into Johnny Appleseed. Why did he plant all those apples? And…. did he plant all those apples? Edit 12.3.25: There are some questions I’m coming up repeatedly in the comments. Nope, … Continue reading →

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Why Is It Called Jaywalking? The Surprising Origin of the Word

Posted on February 4, 2026 by agogo22

Why do we call it jaywalking — and what does it have to do with birds, cities, and public shaming? In this episode, Gareth and Dex explore the surprising origin of the word jaywalking and how it emerged in early … Continue reading →

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How I really feel about the UK after 5 Years Living here as an American

Posted on January 30, 2026 by agogo22
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Why do we say “Bob’s your Uncle”? 🤔

Posted on January 27, 2026 by agogo22
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In Scarborough, a seaside town in England, local authorities cancelled their New Year’s Eve fireworks after an Arctic walrus, later nicknamed Thor, was spotted resting peacefully in Scarborough Harbour, allowing him to sleep undisturbed before continuing his long migration south through Europe

Posted on January 16, 2026 by agogo22
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The Mysterious Origins of the Snake Plant

Posted on January 3, 2026 by agogo22

[…] ➡️ Up Next: The genetic gamble behind corn ► • Corn’s Wild Story You Never Learned in School You may know it as a powerhouse air cleaning houseplant but the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata) has a wilder history than … Continue reading →

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He Forced an Entire City to Look Biblical (The Story of Jerusalem Stone)

Posted on January 2, 2026 by agogo22
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Why We Set Off Fireworks at Midnight For New Year

Posted on January 1, 2026 by agogo22
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Scientists Finally Discover Why Our Ancestors Put Frogs in Milk

Posted on December 31, 2025 by agogo22
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Consider this my lazy Christmas Card 🎄

Posted on December 25, 2025 by agogo22
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The Disturbing True Meaning of Jack and the Beanstalk Buried for 5,000 Years

Posted on December 18, 2025 by agogo22

The story they tell children today—about a foolish boy, magic beans, and a lucky adventure—is one of history’s greatest deceptions. The truth about Jack and the Beanstalk reaches back five thousand years, to a time before the pyramids rose from … Continue reading →

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Villagers in india knitting sweaters for rescued elephants

Posted on December 16, 2025 by agogo22
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