The Monstrefact: Mumm-Ra the Ever Living

In this invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the origins of the humble dog biscuit or “scooby snack,” from discussions of dog bread in Ancient Rome to the Victorian origin of dog cake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

So what exactly IS cotton candy and how does this curious confectionary concoction tie into other culinary traditions, including China’s Dragon’s beard candy? Find out in this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (part 2 of 2) (originally published 2/4/2025)See omnystudio.com/list ...  Show more

Daniel talks to Zach Weinersmith about the most common misconceptions about our Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of the You Are Not So Smart Podcast we discuss the illusion of knowledge with Christopher Chabris, co-author of "The Invisible Gorilla." After that, we eat a triple-ginger molasses cookie while discussing non-believed false memories.

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We revisit the episode where Mark Moss talks about the craze surrounding NFTs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.