The Forgotten American Civil War Death Camp
On November 10, 1865, Henry Wirz, the commander of Andersonville prison in Georgia (a.k.a. Camp Sumter), was executed for his actions during...
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How Close are We to Creating a Handheld Laser Gun?
Laser guns are a staple of science fiction. Engineers are very good at making science fiction, science fact, with a lot of money and awesome...
The Real Story of Amelia Earhart
In the field of aviation, few figures loom larger in the popular imagination than Amelia Earhart. Over her relatively brief 10-year career,...
The Incredible Engineering Behind Driving on the Moon
Long before the Apollo Program was officially announced in 1961, engineers and science fiction writers recognized the value of giving future...
The “Trial of the Century” That Led to Women Jumping Out of Cakes
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start with a Simon rant, then look at what the M’s stand for in M&Ms. Next up we look at when...
WTF is Up with Worcestershire Sauce? Is Honey Vegan? And Much More
In the video today, we're looking at the rather disgusting ingredients of Worcestershire sauce and how it's made. Whether honey is vegan. Ho...
Anne Frank's Much More Scandalous Original Diary
On June 12, 1942, Anne Frank received a diary for her 13th birthday. But you all undoubtedly know a lot about that already. What you might n...
How Long Can You Live After Dying?
Pushing daisies. Kicked the bucket. Bought the farm. Six feet under. Crossed over. Passed away. Shuffled off this mortal coil. It is said th...
How was William Wallace Actually Captured?
William Wallace was one of those to lead Scotland’s battle for freedom from England after King Edward I of England declared himself Lord Par...
What's the Difference Between Dynamite and TNT?
Ever wonder what the difference between dynamite and TNT is or how they were invented? Well, wonder no more! Despite what the likes of AC/DC...
The Forgotten Greatest Pirate of All Time
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at what exactly grog is, where it came from, and the origin of the name. Moving...
Can Professional Wine Connoisseurs Tell the Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Wines & Much More
In the episode today, we are looking at whether professional wine connoisseurs can tell really not tell the difference between expensive and...
Who Invented Night Vision, and How Does it Work?
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Can Neutron Bombs Really Wipe Out All Humans But Leave the Cities Intact?
Thermonuclear weapons are messy. Capable of wiping out millions of humans in one go if detonated in a large city, but unfortunately they als...
Why Does the United States Use the Electoral College and Not a Popular Vote to Decide the President
Why did Al Gore lose despite winning more votes? Discover the complex and controversial role of the U.S. Electoral College and how it determ...
The Man Who Burned Down One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World So History Would Remember Him
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at what literal battleships had to do with the creation of the Slinky. Next up,...
Does Hand or Foot Size Really Correlate with... Length? Do You Retain Your Partners' DNA and More!
In the episode today, we're looking at Does Hand and Foot Size Really Correlate with Penile Length? Why Can’t You Mix Blood Types? Is It Tru...
That Time the British Rioted for Three Months Over a 15% Increase in the Cost of Theater Tickets
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WTF is Up with the U.S. Military Having a Plan for Countering a Zombie Apocalypse?
The U.S. Department of Defense apparently has a plan in place in case of a zombie apocalypse. So what is it and why did they make it? “Altho...
The Vipeholm Experiments and the Dark Origins of Saturday Candy
Discover the dark history of unethical dental experiments on vulnerable patients at Vipeholm Mental Hospital. Uncover the shocking secrets b...