DEFCON
Historically, an army would have days, weeks, or even months to prepare for war. However, with the development of intercontinental missiles and nuclear weapons, the time for preparation was reduced to hours or even minutes. In light of these changes, it was necessary to develop a system that allowed for rapid mobilization and readiness. Learn more about the DEFCON system, and the history of its level changes, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Antarctica’s Dry Valleys (Encore)

Antarctica’s Dry Valleys (Encore)

Many places on Earth have extreme climates. However, there is one place on Earth that has a climate so extreme that it is the closest thing to it might be on another planet.  Despite having the most i...

29 Sep 202413min

Relocated Sports Teams

Relocated Sports Teams

Many people have one or more favorite sports teams. Most people support these teams because they happen to be the team close to where they live.  What many people don’t realize is that many teams, esp...

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The Sistine Chapel (Encore)

The Sistine Chapel (Encore)

Located in Vatican City, just off St. Peter’s Square lies one of the plainest and most uninteresting buildings you might ever find. It has no adornments and it is just a solid beige color.  However, i...

27 Sep 202411min

The United States Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court

The United States Constitution identifies three separate branches of government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Each branch has a set of checks and balances, which, in theory, limit...

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Napoleon's Hundred Days

Napoleon's Hundred Days

After years of war throughout the continent of Europe, in 1814, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated and was exiled to the small island of Elba off the coast of Italy.  The European powers thought tha...

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The Godfather

The Godfather

In 1972, one of the greatest movies ever made was released: The Godfather.  The Godfather is not only one of the most critically acclaimed movies in history but was also one of the most successful at ...

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King Tutankhamen (Encore)

King Tutankhamen (Encore)

In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter stumbled upon one of the most pristine tombs of an Egyptian Pharaoh ever found: the tomb of King Tutankhamun. That discovery became a pop culture sensation...

23 Sep 202411min

The 1978 Lufthansa Heist

The 1978 Lufthansa Heist

On December 11, 1978, one of the most audacious heists in history took place at JFK Airport in New York City.  A small group of thieves executed an almost perfect crime and walked away with 6 million ...

22 Sep 202413min

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