Time Zone Oddities

Time Zone Oddities

Before we created time zones, every village, town, and city had their own local time. You’d set the town’s clock according to when the sun was at its highest point each day, and everything was fine. Eventually, life got faster. Trains began moving between towns and small differences in time began to cause problems. This eventually led to the creation of time zones, so we could get everyone in the world on the same page as far as what time it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The 1994 Rwandan Genocide

The 1994 Rwandan Genocide

In 1994, the nation of Rwanda endured a brutal 100-day spasm of violence that tore families apart and claimed the lives of over one million people. Members of the ethnic minority Tutsi group were hun...

19 Des 202515min

Synthetic Diamonds

Synthetic Diamonds

For thousands of years, diamonds have been among the most valuable substances on Earth.  Diamonds are not only the hardest substances known, but they are also incredibly hard to find.  However, in t...

18 Des 202516min

The History of Coca-Cola

The History of Coca-Cola

Perhaps the most well-known brand in the world is Coca-Cola.  Best known for its cola soda, the company has become a global powerhouse in the soft drink market through its drink’s formula and visual ...

17 Des 202515min

Lend Lease

Lend Lease

Before the United States entered the Second World War in late 1941, the US wasn’t an active combatant, but it wasn't entirely neutral.  In December 1940, after the Nazi invasion of France, President ...

16 Des 202515min

The Cortes of Leon of 1188

The Cortes of Leon of 1188

In 1188, a historic gathering took place in the city of Leon in the Kingdom of Castile.  It was a kingdom-wide assembly convened by King Alfonso IX that brought together nobles, clergy, and town repr...

15 Des 202515min

The History of the Bow and Arrow (Encore)

The History of the Bow and Arrow (Encore)

One of the most important inventions in human history was the bow and arrow.  A bow and arrow is a rather simple device, but it was a revolutionary advancement in humanity’s ability to hunt and fight...

14 Des 202514min

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

Assuming everything goes well, sometime in late 2026, NASA’s next major space observatory will launch: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Assuming the launch and deployment go well, it will map l...

13 Des 202515min

Pocahontas

Pocahontas

One of the most notable figures in early American history is Pocahontas. Best known as the main character in Disney’s animated film Pocahontas, she was not a fictional character. She was, in fact, qu...

12 Des 202513min

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