Six Pack of Facts
Six Pack of Facts is a quick, informative, and fun podcast featuring two topics and — you guessed it — six facts about them every week. From the mysteries of cosmos to historical trips back in time to simple science that happens right in your own kitchen, you’ll learn tons of cool stuff in 10 minutes or less. Stay thirsty.
Episodes
53 episodes
Cookies & Cocoa
As Six Pack of Facts comes to an end (for now!), it's time to get a little cozy. It's time for some cookies and cocoa.Thanks for listening!Research LinksCookies
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Episode 52
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11:35
Comets & The Oort Cloud
The "dirty snowballs" of the sky have dazzled humans with their tails for centuries, and some of them have traveled quite a distance to put on the show.CometsThe Planets — Comet Facts...
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Episode 51
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10:41
Halloween Fact Flight! (Spooky Suite #4)
In the final episode of our Spooky Suite, we're digging into 6 (...66) Halloween facts that are sure to scare the heck out of you. Or just mildly entertain you until the big night.Happy Halloween!Research Links
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Episode 50
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7:21
Candy Corn & Pumpkins (Spooky Suite #3)
In the third episode of our Spooky Suite, we're getting sweet, savory, and (of course) a little spoooooky. 🎃Research LinksCandy CornBetter Homes &...
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Episode 49
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10:56
Lunacy & Werewolves (Spooky Suite #2)
In the second episode of our Spooky Suite, we're gazing upward at the sky to indulge in a bit of lunar delight. Let me hear you howl... 🌕Research LinksLunacy NASA —...
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Episode 48
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11:03
Mummies & The Mummy's Curse (Spooky Suite #1)
Our Spooky Suite of Six Packs kicks off with a look into the arid sands of Egypt, the humid regions of ancient Peru and Chile, and the peaty bogs of Cheshire, England, followed by the bone-chilling afterlife revenge of the mummy's curse.
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Episode 47
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13:18
Chess & Checkers
Can you survive the blitzkrieg?Research LinksChessChess.com — ChaturangaMedium — What i...
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Episode 43
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8:47
Pickles - Fact Flight!
Get ready for a quick and acidic six pack of pickle facts.Research LinksPBS — History in a Jar: The Story of Pickles
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Episode 42
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5:51
Cotton Candy & Ferris Wheels
Schedule a cleaning from your dentist now (or should you?) and get ready to go 'round and 'round and 'round.Research Links Cotton Candy
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Episode 41
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9:17
Turtles & Armadillos
It's time to hunker down with your best natural armor and be amazed by these reptilian and mammalian champions.Also, don't paint turtles!Research LinksTurtles
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Episode 40
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8:24
Earth's Core & Cherries
One core is a molten, magnetic, churning hellzone. The other core is... not. But they're more similar than you might think?Ok, not really. But it's still fun, right?Research LinksEarth's Core
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Episode 39
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9:17
Mushrooms & Mario
My mom always said I was a... fungi.That's it. That's the show note.MushroomsModern Farmer — Truffle Hunting Has Gone to the Dogs
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Episode 38
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9:47
Neutron Stars & Black Holes
We're going back to spaaaaaace to dig into two of the universe's most impressive heavyweights. Research LinksNeutron Starshttps://www.space.com/22180-neutron-star...
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Episode 37
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12:37
Fireworks - Fact Flight!
BOOM! This episode is dog-friendly and I guarantee you'll finish it with every fingers intact.Research Linkshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com...
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Episode 36
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5:52
Logos & Jingles
I've sold out to BIG ADVERTISING. ...not really, but this episode does have a ton of cool facts about stuff you've undoubtedly been manipulated by as a consumer. Fun!Research LinksLogos
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Episode 35
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8:49
Pineapples & Coconuts
It's time for an audio tropical getaway! Hang ten and ride the smooth waves of these pineapple and coconut facts.Research Links Pineappleshttps://sciencemeets...
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Episode 35
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8:15
Summer Solstice - Fact Flight!
Six facts up. Six facts down. It's a new of episode! A deliciously knowledge quenching flight of facts all about the upcoming summer solstice. Are you ready for summer (facts)?Research Links
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Episode 34
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5:17
Sand & Castles
It’s time for a visit to the beach and trip back in time to the Middle Ages. Do you think knights wore their armor as sunscreen?Research LinksSand
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Episode 33
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10:40
UV Rays & Ocean Tides
This week, it’s all about fun in the sun. Throw your shades on the grab your board, we’re talking UV rays and tides.Research LinksUV RaysLiveScience — What Is...
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Episode 32
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10:23
Crying & Laughter
This week, it’s ecstasy and agony. We’re exploring the gamut of human emotion and digging into some hilarious and sad facts about crying and laughter. Research Links Crying
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Episode 31
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8:39
Strawberries & Rhubarb
I hope you’re prepared for your mouth to water because we’re digging into two foods — one sweet, the other tart, both delicious. It’s time for strawberries and rhubarb.Research LinksStrawberries
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Episode 30
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9:51
Cake & Candles
Delicious history, luminous science, and smoke wishes to the gods.Happy Birthday to Theo!Research LinksCakeHow Stuff Works — How Cakes Work
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Episode 29
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9:05