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Send us Fan Mail What if the fate of the United States once rested on a single state—and a surprisingly close vote? In 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution, pushing the young nation past the threshold needed to bring the new government to life. But the decision was anything but easy. Join William and Kat as they explore the political divisions, fears of centralized...

Send us Fan Mail For thousands of years, families made their own soap using simple ingredients like hardwood ashes, water, and animal fat. In this episode of A Dash of Info, we explore the fascinating history of homemade lye soap—from ancient civilizations and pioneer households to the chemistry of saponification and the surprising role soap played in improving public health. Discover how somethin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when war isn’t about conquering land—but capturing your enemy alive? In this episode, we travel back to 15th-century Mexico to explore the Aztec Flower Wars, or xōchiyāōyōtl . These ritualized battles were fought for religious sacrifice, warrior training, political control, and what the Aztecs believed was the survival of the universe itself. We’ll discover why captur...

Send us Fan Mail Why do thousands of people travel to a small town in Spain just to throw tomatoes at each other? In this episode of A Dash of Info, William and Kat explore the fascinating history of La Tomatina, the world's largest food fight. Discover how a playful street scuffle in 1945 became an internationally famous festival, learn the surprising traditions and safety rules behind the e...

Send us Fan Mail In the heart of Turkmenistan's remote Karakum Desert burns one of the world's strangest landmarks—a fiery crater that has been blazing for more than 50 years. Known as the "Gates of Hell," the Darvaza Gas Crater began as a Soviet drilling accident in 1971, but a simple decision to ignite escaping methane created an inferno that still burns today. Join William a...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the evolution of one of gaming's biggest revolutions. In this episode of Info On The Go , we explore how video games evolved from simple linear levels into vast open worlds filled with exploration, freedom, and living systems. From text adventures and The Legend of Zelda to Grand Theft Auto III , Skyrim , Minecraft , and beyond, discover the innovations that forever...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Info On The Go , we explore the growing network of Flock Safety cameras that quietly monitor roads and neighborhoods across America. Learn how these automated license plate readers help police recover stolen vehicles and solve crimes, while also raising serious questions about privacy, surveillance, civil liberties, and who should control the data they collect....

Send us Fan Mail Discover the remarkable story behind one of the world's most influential companies. From two immigrant craftsmen making soap and candles in 1837 to a global powerhouse with brands found in billions of homes, this episode explores the history, innovations, iconic products, groundbreaking advertising, challenges, and lasting legacy of Procter & Gamble. Join William and Kat...

Send us Fan Mail Burke and Hare: The Murderers Who Supplied Medical Science In 1828, two ordinary men committed a series of shocking murders that exposed a dark secret hidden beneath the rise of modern medicine. This episode explores the infamous story of Burke and Hare, the deadly demand for human bodies, the controversial role of Edinburgh's anatomy schools, and the crimes that changed medi...

Send us Fan Mail Quills shaped the written world for over a thousand years. In this episode of Info On The Go , we trace the remarkable journey of the humble feather pen—from medieval monasteries and royal courts to revolutions and great works of literature. Discover how a simple bird feather became the tool that preserved knowledge, changed history, and influenced the way humans expressed their t...

Send us Fan Mail What really happened to Ran, the robotic explorer that vanished beneath Antarctica's ice? In this episode of Info On The Go , we dive into the true story behind one of modern science's most intriguing mysteries. Discover how an autonomous underwater vehicle revealed breathtaking hidden landscapes beneath the Dotson Ice Shelf before disappearing forever. We'll separa...

Send us Fan Mail   Digital Dementia: Is Technology Changing Our Brains? Have smartphones, social media, GPS, and AI made us smarter—or are they quietly changing the way our brains work? In this episode of Info On The Go , William and Kat explore the science behind the controversial idea of "digital dementia." Learn how technology affects memory, attention, learning, sleep, and critical t...

Send us Fan Mail The zipper is one of those everyday inventions most of us never think about—until it gets stuck. But behind this simple fastener is a decades-long story of failed inventions, engineering breakthroughs, skeptical fashion designers, and an unexpected marketing success that changed clothing forever. In this episode of A Dash of Info , discover how the zipper went from an unreliable c...

Send us Fan Mail The Iditarod is far more than a sled dog race—it's a journey through Alaska's rugged history, breathtaking wilderness, and the extraordinary partnership between mushers and their dogs. In this episode of Info On The Go , explore the origins of the legendary trail, the famous 1925 Serum Run, the race's incredible challenges, unforgettable stories, and the ongoing deb...

Send us Fan Mail From Columbus's mistaken voyage to financial crashes, mistranslations, failed policies, and intelligence breakdowns, America's history is filled with moments where errors changed the nation's course. In this episode, William and Kat explore how accidents, bad assumptions, and unintended consequences helped shape the United States—proving that history isn't just...

Send us Fan Mail From an ordinary vegetable grew an extraordinary story. In this episode of A Dash of Info , we explore how the famous Vidalia onion became America's sweetest onion—not through science or careful planning, but because of the unique soil of South Georgia. Discover the accidental discovery, the chemistry behind its mild flavor, the legal battles to protect its name, and how one...

Send us Fan Mail Why do people in Europe, Australia, Japan, and South Korea have access to sunscreen ingredients that Americans can't buy? In this episode of Info On The Go , we uncover the surprising history of sunscreen, explore the science behind UVA and UVB rays, and examine why the United States regulates sunscreen differently than much of the rest of the world. From ancient sun protecti...

Send us Fan Mail The United States has never reached a final version of itself. Strip away the standard textbook timelines, and you find a 250-year-old journey built not on absolute resolution, but on managed contradiction. This sweeping documentary series spans from the pre-colonial collision of empires to a revolutionary philosophy that left its core promises dangerously incomplete. Witness the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Dash of Info , we separate the legends from the reality behind America's Founding Fathers. From fierce political rivalries and competing visions for the future to the contradictions between ideals and actions, the story of the nation's founders is far more complex than the polished version found in textbooks. Discover how figures like George Washingt...

Send us Fan Mail Europe is sweltering under record-breaking temperatures—but what exactly is a heat dome, and why can it become one of nature's deadliest weather events? In this episode of Info On The Go , William and Kat explore the science behind these powerful high-pressure systems, how they trap heat for days or even weeks, and why they can cripple infrastructure, threaten food supplies,...

Send us Fan Mail World War II is remembered for radar, codebreaking, and the atomic bomb—but beneath the headline inventions lies a parallel shadow war fueled by desperation and wild imagination. This series takes you inside the smoke-filled planning rooms where the rules of warfare were rewritten in real time, and no idea was too bizarre to test. Discover the history behind the military's st...

Send us Fan Mail A forgotten cup. A freezing night. An accident that changed summer forever. In this episode of A Dash of Info , William and Kat uncover the surprising story behind the Popsicle. What began as an eleven-year-old boy's abandoned soda mixture on a chilly San Francisco night in 1905 became one of the world's most recognizable frozen treats. Follow the journey of Frank Eppers...

Send us Fan Mail What Is Geofencing? The Invisible Boundaries Tracking Modern Life You stop for coffee, fill up your gas tank, walk the dog, and go about your day without a second thought. But what if your phone quietly recorded every step along the way? In this episode of Info On The Go , William and Kat explore the world of geofencing—an invisible technology that creates digital boundaries aroun...

Send us Fan Mail Before America’s folk music could be preserved, someone had to go out and find it. In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of John Lomax—the teacher, folklorist, and song collector who traveled thousands of miles recording the voices and music of ordinary Americans. From cowboy ballads on the Texas frontier to prison work songs in the Deep South, Lomax helped save thousand...

Send us Fan Mail How did the Romans build structures that have survived for nearly 2,000 years while many modern buildings struggle to last a century? In this episode of Info On The Go , William and Kat explore the remarkable story of Roman concrete—the revolutionary building material behind the Pantheon, aqueducts, harbors, and temples that still stand today. Discover the surprising chemistry of...