Whistling!

It’s rare that the downfall of an empire can be chalked up to the decisions of just one person. It’s even rarer, when the empire falls over the course of a year. That’s pretty much what happened with the Soviet Union when Mikhail Gorbachev dissolved it.See omnystudio.com/listener ...  Show more

Narcolepsy is one of those amazing rare disorders that everyone thinks they understand – people just fall asleep at random times, even in the middle of doing something. But there’s a lot more to it and – even better – we actually may be able to explain it. Josh and Chuck run it d ...  Show more

Whistling is a skill used to communicate over distances—a whistle can mean anything from “you’re cute” to “time to come home for dinner.” There’s a complex <a href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/how-does-whistling-work/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign= ...

Discover whistled languages, a fascinating form of communication where melodies replace spoken words. Listen to the "Did You Know" podcast to learn more! Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/whistled-languages-did-you- ...  Show more

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the nature and history of human whistling – including the subject of whistled languages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.