In this episode of Creatures Unknown, we explore the Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, a legendary figure from Himalayan folklore and Tibetan Buddhism. Revered as a spiritual guardian and feared as an omen, the Yeti is described as a towering, bipedal creature with powerful arms and sharp teeth. We trace its origins, sightings, and cultural significance, from early footprints and firsthand accounts to its possible connections to extinct species or misidentified animals. Join us as...

Ghostlights are seen around the world and have endured throughout history. But what are they? Science offers up a variety of logical explanations. From Swamp Gas to Ball Lightning to Geophysical changes met with electrical discharges. Our world is a pretty strange place and can produce natural effects that are almost as baffling as the ghostlight phenomenon itself. But is that all there is to the story? Is there more than meets the eye when these orbs of light suddenly appear? Today we...

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Keetie Roelen discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Keetie Roelen is a leading thinker in poverty and social policy and a longstanding advocate for social justice. She currently works as a Senior Research Fellow and Co-Deputy Director at the Centre for the Study of Global Development at The Open University, the largest university in the UK. She is also founder and host of the podcast Poverty Unpacked, exploring the hidden sides of poverty in conversation with a broad...

Poison ivy isn't poisonous -- it causes an allergic reaction that can take days to appear. Learn about poison ivy and how to avoid it in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/poison-ivy.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https://omny.fm/shows/brainstuff/why-does-poison-ivy-cause-a-rash Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/brainstuff-20922291/ Episode:...

Frozen meals have become a near-daily part of many people's lives in less than a century. Learn how refrigeration, food science, and television came together to make frozen foods a thing in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/menus/history-tv-dinner.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https://omny.fm/shows/brainstuff/whats-the-history-of-frozen-dinners Podcast:...

It's relatively common for cars and trains to pass through underwater tunnels, but these structures are marvels of modern engineering. Learn how they're blasted, bored, and built from prefab pieces in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/build-underwater-tunnel.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https://omny.fm/shows/brainstuff/how-do-we-build-tunnels-underwater Podcast:...

Nicole Byer (@nicolebyer, Why Won't You Date Me) joins the 'boys to talk the Costco Guys, new movies, and The Whale before their very first review of Applebee's. Plus, another edition of Binge. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fm Sources for this week's...

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Olyckan i Nutty Putty-grottan, en händelse som var slutet för äventyren i grottan. I detta spännande poddavsnitt berättar vi om den tragiska och fängslande händelsen som inträffade i Nutty Putty-grottan, en smal och svårgenomtränglig grotta i Utah, USA. Vi går igenom både grottans historia och den ödesdigra olyckan som drabbade 26-årige John Jones under en utforskning i november 2009. Ge gärna podden 5 stjärnor där ni lyssnar och se bilder på vår instagram och Facebook - ge även förslag...

In this episode Frances takes charge (honestly - I can't believe it took her this long 😄) Here we look at methods - what leads us to spot something dodgy? What experiences have we had that prompted us to question the "expert" in front of us on their scientific claims. What gets our science-senses tingling? What causes us to ask so many questions? And the example Frances starts with - Do plants make music? Have a listen and let us know what you think! Access the podcast at: Acast:...

This creature's amazing amalgam of traits includes fur like a mammal, webbed feet like a bird, eggs like a reptile, electroreception like a shark, and venom that may teach us how to build better painkillers. Learn more about the platypus in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/platypus-poison.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost every type of living creature relies on mucus to help keep itself healthy. Learn what snot can teach us in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/respiratory/mucus.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can buy all kinds of fancy meat thermometers, but many turkeys are packaged with a simple pop-up timer that tells you when the bird is done. Learn how they work (and why Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving in the first place) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://home.howstuffworks.com/pop-up-timer.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we answer the questions, “How does GPS work?” and “Why do I have to brush my teeth?” We learn a fact of the day from a Byron Township librarian and share a fantasy chapter book that would be perfect for fans of magic...

What prowls the Appalachian Mountains with glowing yellow eyes, piercing screams, and the stealth of a predator? This week on Creatures Unknown, we dive into the legend of the Wampus Cat—a cryptid shrouded in mystery and steeped in Cherokee folklore. We’ll explore its chilling physical descriptions, from its feline grace to its rumored six legs and supernatural abilities. Discover the Cherokee stories of Running Deer alongside eerie sightings from Texas to Tennessee that have left witnesses...

Denver's Mile High Stadium sits a full mile above sea level -- is that distance really enough to make a difference in the air compared with other stadiums, and thus in how footballs fly there? Learn about football physics in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/physics-and-football-denvers-altitude-affect-field-goals.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode:...

What we sometimes call the dark side of the moon isn't always dark, but it is somewhat mysterious. Learn why we only see one side of the moon from Earth (and why it's sometimes in shadow) in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/dark-side-of-moon.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Episode: https://omny.fm/shows/brainstuff/is-there-a-dark-side-of-the-moon Podcast:...

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Cream of tartar is a kitchen ingredient most commonly used in baking, but it can help with everything from candy making to whipping eggs to cleaning up afterwards. It's also a byproduct of the wine industry. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/cream-of-tartar.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to influenza, what you don't know can hurt you. Learn some of the most common misconceptions about the flu (and flu vaccines), plus the truth behind them, in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/10-flu-misconceptions.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jane Goodall's 60-year career has changed our understanding of chimpanzees and humanity alike. Learn how she's still working to improve our world for all its creatures in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/big-thinkers/jane-goodall-global-face-for-global-peace.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt and Chet discuss the details of the famous 1947 Roswell Incident, which spawned much of the UFO lore we have today and might have been the start of a multi-generational conspiracy to conceal and reverse engineer extraterrestrial technology. Recorded on 11/17/2024. --- References What do we know about Bigfoot? AARO Feb 2024 - Report on the Historical Record of U.S.m Government Involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) History of the Roswell UFO Incident:...

In this episode, we're answering your questions! We'll learn why some animals use poop to build their homes—and whether it smells terrible, explore why cars need gas and oil, the science behind rising muffins, the importance of math, and why hair turns gray as we age. We'll also take a look at why siblings can sometimes be annoying, touching on psychology and life skills. Plus, we've sprinkled in surprising facts about gasoline, muffins, and even some quirky poop trivia to keep things...