Six Pack of Facts
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
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...
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
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 &...
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 —...
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.
Chess & Checkers
Can you survive the blitzkrieg?Research LinksChessChess.com — ChaturangaMedium — What i...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
Cake & Candles
Delicious history, luminous science, and smoke wishes to the gods.Happy Birthday to Theo!Research LinksCakeHow Stuff Works — How Cakes Work