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Fun Facts Daily

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 Start your day smarter with Fun Facts Daily. Every episode explores a different topic giving you a quick and easy way to enjoy learning something new every weekday! Fun Facts Daily cuts through the noise of the world to deliver positive, uplifting, and fascinating trivia about art, biographies, geography, history, pop culture, science and anything else that might pique your curiosity. Get your daily dose of knowledge with a word of the day, five fun facts to blow your mind as well as practical tips and tricks that you can actually use. Every episode is safe for work (SFW) and appropriate for curious listeners of all ages.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Monde Sciences sociales
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  • Fun Facts About Your Eyes

    Fun Facts About Your Eyes
    Sep 11 2025
    Discover the astonishing capabilities of the human eye and the powerful brain that processes what we see. Learn how the world is projected upside-down onto our retinas and how the brain's visual cortex flawlessly flips the image right-side up. The eye's perception of color is made possible by three types of cone cells, which allow the brain to distinguish between an incredible 10 million different hues. Delve into fascinating biological quirks, such as the natural blind spot in each eye that our brain cleverly conceals, and the intricate patterns of the iris, which contain 256 unique characteristics, making it more secure for identification than a fingerprint. The muscles controlling eye movement are the fastest and most active in the body, performing over 100,000 movements each day. Learn about the fascinating phenomenon of synesthesia, where one sense triggers another so allowing a person to hear colors or taste sounds. Finally, for those experiencing digital eye strain, the simple and effective "20-20-20 rule" is presented as a practical way to give our hardworking eyes a much-needed break. Related episode: Who ARTed Neil Harbisson, Cyborg Artist Want to learn more? Head over to my website www.funfactsdailypod.com and be sure to listen to my other podcasts Who ARTed: Weekly Art History for All Ages or Art Smart. For family fun, check out my son's podcast Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Fun Facts Daily is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 min
  • Fun Facts About Mice

    Fun Facts About Mice
    Sep 10 2025
    Learn some fun facts about the common house mouse, a creature far more complex and capable than you might imagine. Discover the science behind their vibrissae, or whiskers, which act as a sophisticated, built-in radar system for navigating in complete darkness. Learn about the mouse's astounding physical prowess, including their ability to squeeze through an opening the size of a dime thanks to a uniquely flexible skeleton, and leap over a foot into the air. Delve into their hidden social lives and find out how male mice court mates by singing complex, ultrasonic love songs that are completely inaudible to the human ear. The mouse's staggering rate of reproduction means a single pair can be responsible for thousands of descendants in just one year. Trace the house mouse's journey from its origins in Asia to its global presence, a spread made possible by hitching rides with early human farmers. Finally, get practical, humane tips for mouse-proofing your home, from sealing tiny cracks to using natural repellents like peppermint oil. Check out my Spotify playlist, Fun Facts About Animals Want to learn more? Head over to my website www.funfactsdailypod.com and be sure to listen to my other podcasts Who ARTed: Weekly Art History for All Ages or Art Smart. For family fun, check out my son's podcast Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Fun Facts Daily is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 min
  • Fun Facts About the Cello

    Fun Facts About the Cello
    Sep 9 2025
    Explore the rich history and fascinating science of the cello, from its surprising origins to the intricate details of its sound. Delve into the acoustics of this beloved string instrument to understand the "wolf tone," a complex resonance that luthiers and musicians have worked to tame for centuries. Learn about key innovations that shaped the modern cello, such as the endpin, a revolutionary addition by 19th-century virtuoso Adrien-François Servais that transformed playing posture and technique. Discover the stories behind some of the world's most valuable instruments, including the legendary "Duport" Stradivarius once owned by master cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, and learn what gives a Stradivarius its priceless and inimitable voice. Want to learn more? Head over to my website www.funfactsdailypod.com and be sure to listen to my other podcasts Who ARTed: Weekly Art History for All Ages or Art Smart. For family fun, check out my son's podcast Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Fun Facts Daily is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you are interested in advertising on this or any other Airwave Media show, email: advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 min
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