A History of Jury Duty

A History of Jury Duty

Every so often, adults may be asked to perform a civic duty by sitting on a jury. Usually, the commitment might be nothing more than a few hours or a few days. Occasionally, some juries might get a case that lasts years. Why do we have juries, and where did this notion come from? Do most countries have juries? What does “a jury of your peers” really mean? Learn more about the history of the jury system on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Dec 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 ...

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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 Dec 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 Dec 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...

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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...

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Helium

Helium

Sitting at the far top right of the periodic table is the element helium.  Helium is the second-lightest and second-most abundant element in the universe. It is also an inert gas that doesn’t form mo...

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Romance Languages

Romance Languages

Almost a billion people in the world today speak a language that originated from Latin, aka a Romance Language.  Despite sharing the same origin, the Romance languages have evolved differently, in so...

10 Dec 202516min

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