5 Minute Expert

We examine the rise of oddities collector extraordinaire, Robert Ripley. Our sponsor this week is Odd Man Out, the online dating service for odd people. You can share your odd tendencies with the love of your life and build your OCD dreams together today.

We discuss the founding of the Guinness Book of World Records in the 1st of a two-part series on oddities. Our sponsor this week is Don't You Believe It, a nonprofit fraud investigating service.

We discuss the connection between Dwarf tossing and nanotechnology. Our sponsor this week is Nano, Nano - maker of small personal products like the porcupine toothbrush.

We talk about the origins of the punch card and how they led to the invention of the Jacquard loom and the modern computer. Our sponsor is Punch Out, seller of the finest Boxing NFT's around.

We talk about the origins of wampum, early colonial money based on collecting seashells. Our sponsor this week is Digital Wampum, seller of one-of-a-kind digital collectibles.

We talk about why some criminals seem to be so creative. Our sponsor this week is CrimePal, a payment system that adds that personal touch to your criminal enterprise.

We conclude our look at the history of cold cereal. Who would have thought thievery, suicide and phony advertising were such a big part of the story? Our sponsor this week is Floaters. Why scrape the bottom of the bowl for your cereal when you can chase it around the bowl? Fun food for the 21st century!

We look at the history of modern day cold breakfast cereal in the first of this two-part episode. Our sponsor is 'Weakies' Cereal. It won't turn you into a champion but it will give you a great early morning sugar rush that makes you feel better about yourself.

We talk about the origin of Moon Trees and the connection between wolves howling at the moon. Our sponsor this week is Canine Connection, the premier dating and mating app for your dog.

We discuss the connection between Mayan chocolate, stomach pumping and invention of child-proof lids. Our sponsor this week is Child-Proof Chocolates. We may not be the cheapest chocolate but we're the safest!

It's our 100th show! We have revised, re-recorded, re-edited and re-released our most popular episode in celebration. Can you guess which one it is?

We look at one day in History and discuss how it's been important. Our sponsor this week is Million-Dollar Calendars. Each month they show you the date and what it's like to be surrounded by cold, hard cash. Buy your 2021 version today. Workers at the U.S. Mint will thank you.

)Does having an expensive wedding increase your chances of marital bliss? You might be surprised. Our sponsor today is Not-So-Great Clips, your discount hair salon. We practice on your head so we can cut the next one better! Ask about their Best Man coupon. (It'll save you having to buy them a gift.)

We discuss the history and use of voice overs in modern day TV, radio and film productions. Our sponsor this week is Dub Me. Make fun of the latest commercials with this amazing new device by dubbing your own voice into the production.

We describe the ways in which water is becoming commodified like the new water futures contracts farmers are using. Our sponsor this week is Drip-by-Drip, your personal still for purifying tap water. T's and C's apply. Not effective in removing E.Coli or Cryptosporidium. Incorrect usage can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, fever and more.

Crock pots and microwaves aren't used as much by the professional chefs but they hold a place of reverence and prominence at parties, New Year's Eve celebrations and family potlucks. Our sponsor this week is Left Over and Expired, the new meal subscription service for people who really don't give a care what they eat. If you're looking for ways to avoid busy grocery stores right now or are just to...

We discuss the origin and history of pasta. Our sponsor this week is This Ain't Your Mama's Pasta, makers of the most affordable pasta anywhere. In fact it's so cheap, the FDA has labeled it macaroni product. Find it in your local gas station or convenience store today along with Alabama gas station sushi.

We talk about the various uses of the word 'picker.' We have two sponsors this week, NOPA, Nose Pickers Anonymous and WPA or We Pick Noses, the premier talent agency for Nose Actors. Take your pick...

We discuss chronotypes, those innate, biological predispositions that control when we like to sleep, wake-up, experience peak productivity, etc. Our sponsor this week is Sleep-It-Off, a chemical aid made from unnatural compounds that will help you fall asleep and fast after a late night boozer.

We talk about the history of scams, cons and flimflams. Our sponsor this week is Self-confidence.com. Enroll in one of our online classes today and your be talking people out of their money in no time!

We talk about the world of stand-up comedy, the types of stand-up and what makes up a set or act. Our sponsor this week is VeryFunny.net

We look at the way left-hand people have been discriminated against and discouraged. Why? What did they do to create such negativity? Our sponsor this week is Magic Glove. It gives you the ambidextrous powers of a right-hander. Your left hand will thank you.

Who knew the forerunner of the CIA used one of Disney's most beloved animated films as its inspiration for one of its zaniest operations... Our sponsor this week is YOU-2CAN-BE-A-SPY.

We talk about the invention of modern life insurance and the legal betting that went along with it. Our sponsor this week is Sell-Your-Grandma.net. Hey, you've tried everything to help fund your retirement... isn't about about time?

We talk about the history of smuggling and some of the weirdest items ever smuggled.