HeyJaredMidnight Facts for Insomniacs
Join comedians Shane Rogers and Duncan MacEwan for an entertaining and hilarious deep-dive into obscure facts from science, history and pop culture
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After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Most Viscerally Impactful Scenes in Non-Horror Movies (sample) (opens the original)
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The storming of Normandy in Saving Private Ryan? The T-Rex reveal in Jurassic Park? Avengers assemble? Which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content.~Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word.~Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com~
Castles, Cannons & Billionaires: The History of Bunkers (opens the original)
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Castles, cannons, concrete, and the persistent human desire not to get blown up. This week, Shane and Duncan trace the strange evolution of the bunker, from medieval fortifications and the arrival of artillery to the underground defenses of the World Wars and the nuclear paranoia of the Cold War. ~Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content.~Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCO
The History of Tattoos (A Host Swap Livestream!) (opens the original)
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Body-art aficionados rejoice! MFFI finally takes on tattoos... Long before tattoo machines, sterile needles, and flash books, humans were finding creative ways to decorate their skin. In this week's host swap episode, Duncan traces the history of tattooing from sooty sticks to rotary guns to a nightmare future of automated skin-printers. Follow along to find out how tattooing went from ancient ritual and social taboo to the red carpet, the runway, and the mall. ~Become an Insomniac! Join the Mid
Why Does Doubt Have a B? The Twisted Logic of English Spelling (opens the original)
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Why does doubt have a B? Why is colonel pronounced “kernel?” And how can rough, through, though, and bough all ignore the same letters in completely different ways? This week, Shane and Duncan trace the remarkable history of English spelling through conquests, sound shifts, scholarly meddling, and centuries of happy accidents. ~Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content.~Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and v
Southpaws: The Sinister Science of Left-Handedness (opens the original)
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Join Shane and Duncan for an exploration of the strange history and surprising science of left-handedness, from sinister medieval myths and bizarre medical theories to the neurological quirks that make southpaws so fascinating. You'll learn why lefties are so rare, why they seem to dominate certain sports, and whether being left-handed really comes with hidden advantages…or hidden risks. ~Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus c
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