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Shark Repellent 08/19/2026

Shark Repellent A shark repellent is any method of driving away from an area. Shark repellents are a category of . Shark repellents are of interest to the commercial fishing industry as well as to swimmers, surfers, and other people in the ocean. Shark repellent technologies include , , , and . Some electric repellents may reduce shark interactions with by about half, depending on the product, the type of shark, and other factors; the other types are not expected to have a significant protective effect for swimmers. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/42465855

The Congo River Expedition 08/12/2026

The Congo River Expedition The expedition aimed to find if there was a connection between the Congo and basins of western and central . Tuckey sailed up the river from its mouth but found that the lower river is not navigable due to rapids (later called the ) above Matadi. He only found ruins of the colony and moribund . He suggested sending Protestant missionaries to the Congo. He explored the river up to . Most of the officers and crew died of fever and Tuckey himself died on 14 October 1816, aged 40, in , on the coast of today's . The expedition was a failure but raised interest in the exploration of Africa. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/42327570

The FIFA World Cup 08/05/2026

The FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup is an international competition among the senior of the members of the (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The tournament has been held every four years since the , with the exception of 1942 and 1946 during and shortly after . The reigning champion is , who won their second title at the 23rd edition of the competition, the , by defeating the holders, . /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/42302480

Vivos xPoint and Failed Utopias 07/29/2026

Vivos xPoint and Failed Utopias Vivos (also known as The Vivos Group) is a -based company that built underground designed to withstand future disasters and life-extinction catastrophes. Robert Vicino founded the company. Shelters 10,000-square-foot (0.093 ha) have been completed in Indiana, 575 bunkers each 2,150 square feet across a former military base in South Dakota, and others are in the process of construction. As of September 2022, Vicino stated that the company has approximately 100,000 members, of whom more than 1,000 have bought space in one or more of the Vivos shelters. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/42059230

NFTs 07/22/2026

NFTs A non-fungible token (NFT) is a unique digital identifier that is recorded on a and is used to certify ownership and authenticity. They typically contain references to such as artworks, photos, videos, and audio. Because NFTs are uniquely identifiable, they differ from (which are , hence the name non-fungible token), and as a result they cannot be copied, substituted, or subdivided. Their ownership can be transferred by the owner, allowing NFTs to be sold and traded. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/42059090

Pixelon and the $16 Million iBash 07/15/2026

Pixelon and the $16 Million iBash Pixelon was an American founded in 1998 that promised better distribution of high-quality video over the . It was based in . It gained fame for its extravagant Las Vegas , followed by its sudden and violent decline less than a year later as it became evident it was using technologies that were, in fact, fake or misrepresented. Its founder, "Michael Fenne", was actually David Kim Stanley, a convicted felon involved in stock scams who was "on the lam and living out of the back of his car" when he arrived in California two years earlier. In the year 2000, Pixelon began to fire employees and reduce its operations until its . Pixelon ousted their management team and filed for bankruptcy in June 2000. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41975880

The King of the Ferret Leggers 07/08/2026

The King of the Ferret Leggers From: https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/essays/ferret-legging-outside-classic/ /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41975785

Assata Shakur 07/01/2026

Assata Shakur Assata Olugbala Shakur ( ; born JoAnne Deborah Byron, July 16, 1947 – September 25, 2025) was an American political activist, revolutionary, and who was a member of the , and later the . In 1977, she was convicted of the first-degree murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a shootout on the in 1973. She escaped from prison in 1979 and was wanted by the , with a $1 million reward for information leading to her capture, and an additional $1 million reward offered by the . She was never caught and remained a fugitive for 45 years. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41749220

James R. McClintock 06/24/2026

James R. McClintock James R. McClintock, with Horace Lawson Hunley and Baxter Watson, built the submarine Pioneer at New Orleans in 1861 to defend the city against Federal forces. The three men later constructed two submarines at Mobile, Alabama, the second of which was named H.L. Hunley. This vessel was taken to Charleston, South Carolina, in August 1863. On 17 February 1864, after two fatal accidents, the refurbished H.L. Hunley became the first submarine to successfully attack an enemy warship when she sank USS Housatonic off Charleston. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41723280

The Byford Dolphin Incident 06/17/2026

The Byford Dolphin Incident Byford Dolphin was a , column-stabilised operated by , a subsidiary of . Byford Dolphin was registered in , and drilled seasonally for various companies in the British, Danish, and Norwegian sectors of the . In 2019, Dolphin scrapped the rig. The rig was the site of several serious incidents, most notably an in 1983 that killed four divers and one dive tender, as well as critically injuring another dive tender. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41650355

Billionaire Bootlickers (4 Op Eds) 06/10/2026

Billionaire Bootlickers (4 Op Eds) AOC’s Billionaire Bull Session, Did Steven Spielberg earn his wealth? What about Oprah? Jay-Z? By Matthew Hennessey, Wall Street Journal You can earn a billion dollars, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a low opinion of human potential., Editorial Board - Washington Post I don't resent Bezos. I'm rooting for billionaires like him. | Opinion, Nicole Russell- USA TODAY Billionaires Rock, We ought to build statues of them, not chase them from state to state. By Kyle Smith, Wall Street Journal /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41575675

News of the World 06/03/2026

News of the World The News of the World was a weekly national "" published every Sunday in the from 1843 to 2011. It was at one time the world's highest-selling English-language newspaper, and at closure still had one of the highest English-language circulations. It was established as a by John Browne Bell, who identified crime, sensation and vice as the themes that would sell most copies. The Bells sold to in 1891; in 1969, it was bought from the Carrs by 's media firm . In 1984, as News Limited reorganised into , a subsidiary of , the newspaper transformed into a tabloid and became the Sunday of . /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41487430

Stranded with Dragons 05/27/2026

Stranded with Dragons Rinca is a small near and island, , , within the . It is one of the three largest islands included in . The island is famous for , giant lizards that can measure up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) long. Rinca is also populated with many other species such as , and many birds. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41414890

Jasper Maskelyne 05/20/2026

Jasper Maskelyne Jasper Maskelyne (29 September 1902 – 15 March 1973) was a British in the 1930s and 1940s. He was one of an established family of stage magicians, the son of and a grandson of . He is most remembered for his accounts of his work for the British military during the , in which he claimed to have created large-scale ruses, deception, and in an effort to defeat the . /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41286905

Coin Operated Machines 05/13/2026

Coin Operated Machines A vending machine is an automated machine that dispenses items such as , , , and to consumers after , a , or other forms of payment are inserted into the machine or payment is otherwise made. The first modern vending machines were developed in England in the early 1880s and dispensed . Vending machines exist in many countries and, in more recent times, specialized vending machines that provide less common products compared to traditional vending machine items have been created. An arcade game, or coin-op game, is a coin-operated entertainment machine typically installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars and . Most arcade games are presented as primarily and include , machines, electro-mechanical games, or . /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41248525

The Making of Apocalypse Now 05/06/2026

The Making of Apocalypse Now Production problems—among them bad weather, actors' poor health, and other issues—delayed the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of its director, . /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41140915

The Salt Path 04/29/2026

The Salt Path The Salt Path is a 2018 memoir, nature, and travel book by . It details the long-distance walk along the , in , by Winn and her husband, Moth, after they lost their home, and Moth was diagnosed with fatal (CBD). It deals with the theme of and the nature of home in the face of the unpredictability of life. It was shortlisted for the 2018 and the , and won the 2019 . A 2024 film adaptation has and in the lead roles. Some background events central to the premise of the book were disputed following an investigative piece in July 2025 by , which stated that Winn lost her home after stealing £64,000 from her employer, and cast doubt on her husband's diagnosis of CBD. Raynor has since denied these claims and said she was taking legal advice. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/41034650

Queen Nzinga of Angola 04/22/2026

Queen Nzinga of Angola Nzinga or Njinga Ana de Sousa Mbande (; who ruled as a queen of the Kingdoms of (1624–1663) and (1631–1663), located in present-day . Born into , her grandfather Ngola Kilombo Kia Kasenda was the king of Ndongo, succeeded by her father. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40888620

Looksmaxxing 04/15/2026

Looksmaxxing Looksmaxxing is a 21st century referring to the process of maximizing one's own . The term originated on male (meaning: "involuntarily celibate") message boards in the 2010s. Previously, the phrase's usage had been limited to obscure internet forums, but in the 2020s became popularized on by men. Currently, the term refers to a specified view of male beauty, and is not frequently a term used by women in a non-satirical context. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40743405

Oceans 91 04/08/2026

Oceans 91 /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40743360

April Fools' Day 04/01/2026

April Fools' Day April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day (rarely called All Fools' Day) is an annual custom in many Western countries on the consisting of , , and pranks. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fool[s]!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved with these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day. The custom of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbor has been relatively common in the world historically. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40666375

The Placebo Effect 03/25/2026

The Placebo Effect A placebo ( ) is a medicine or treatment intended to appear genuine to its recipient, but which has no pharmaceutical effect. Common placebos include inert tablets (like sugar pills), inert injections (like ), , and other procedures. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40577835

Guy Fawkes 03/18/2026

Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes (; 13 April 1570 – 31 January 1606), also known as Guido Fawkes while fighting for the Spanish, was a member of a group of provincial involved in the failed of 1605. He was born and educated in ; his father died when Fawkes was eight years old, after which his mother married a Catholic. Fawkes converted to Catholicism and left for mainland Europe, where he fought for Catholic Spain in the against Protestant Dutch in the . He travelled to Spain to seek support for a Catholic rebellion in England without success. He later met , with whom he returned to England. Wintour introduced him to , who planned to assassinate and restore a Catholic monarch to the throne. The plotters leased an beneath the ; Fawkes was placed in charge of the gunpowder that they stockpiled there. The authorities were prompted by an anonymous letter to search during the early hours of 5 November, and they found Fawkes guarding the explosives. He was questioned and tortured over the next few days and confessed to wanting to blow up the House of Lords. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40514390

Enshit*ification 03/11/2026

Enshit*ification Enshit*ification, also known as crapification and platform decay, is a process in which decline in quality over time. Initially, create high-quality offerings to attract users, then they degrade those offerings to better serve business customers, and finally degrade their services to both users and business customers to maximize short-term for . /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40365735

Sputnik 03/04/2026

Sputnik Sputnik 1 (, : Спутник-1, Satellite 1), often referred to as simply Sputnik, was the first artificial Earth . It was launched into an elliptical by the on 4 October 1957 as part of the . It sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its three became depleted. Aerodynamic drag caused it to fall back into the atmosphere on 4 January 1958. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40252355

Competitive Watersliding 02/25/2026

Competitive Watersliding Taken from this article from Outside Magazine. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40202555

Freedom House Ambulance Service & Bessie Coleman 02/18/2026

Freedom House Ambulance Service & Bessie Coleman Freedom House Ambulance Service was the first in the United States to be staffed by with medical training beyond basic first aid. Founded in 1967 to serve the predominantly Black of , it was staffed entirely by African Americans. Freedom House Ambulance Service broke medical ground by training its personnel to previously unheard-of standards of emergency medical care for patients en route to hospitals. The paramedic training and ambulance design standards pioneered in the Freedom House Ambulance Service would set the standard for emergency care nationally and even internationally. Despite its successes, the ambulance service was closed eight years after it began operating. Elizabeth Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an early American . She was the woman and first to hold a license, and is the earliest known Black person to earn an . She earned her license from the on June 15, 1921. /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40108330

James Damore and the Google Memo 02/11/2026

James Damore and the Google Memo /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/40046990

The Super Bowl 02/04/2026

The Super Bowl The Super Bowl is the annual game of the (NFL) of the United States. It has served as the final game of every NFL season since , replacing the . Since 2022, the game has been played on the second Sunday in February. Prior Super Bowls were played on Sundays in early to mid-January from 1967 to 1978, late January from 1979 to 2003 and the first Sunday of February from 2004 to 2021. Winning teams are awarded the , named after the who won the first two Super Bowls. Because the NFL restricts the use of its "Super Bowl" trademark, it is frequently referred to as the "big game" or other generic terms by non-sponsoring corporations. The day the game is held is commonly referred to as "" or "Super Sunday". /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/39974390

Unholy Spirits: The People who Have Sex with Ghosts 01/28/2026

Unholy Spirits: The People who Have Sex with Ghosts Taken from this article: From this article: /episode/index/show/citationpod/id/39878800

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