Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

Many places on Earth have extreme climates. However, there is one place on Earth that has a climate so extreme that it is the closest thing to it might be on another planet.  Despite having the most inhospitable and unforgiving climate on Earth, researchers have been shocked at what they’ve found there. Their discoveries might help pave the way to finding life outside our world. Learn more about t...

Many people have one or more favorite sports teams. Most people support these teams because they happen to be the team close to where they live.  What many people don’t realize is that many teams, especially major sports teams in North America, didn’t originate in the city where they are today.  In some cases, teams have moved multiple times, changed names, and even returned to the city where they...

Located in Vatican City, just off St. Peter’s Square lies one of the plainest and most uninteresting buildings you might ever find. It has no adornments and it is just a solid beige color.  However, inside that bland structure, you will find one of humanity’s greatest artistic achievements, and to enjoy it you just might get a sore neck. Learn more about the Sistine Chapel, the building, the art,...

The United States Constitution identifies three separate branches of government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Each branch has a set of checks and balances, which, in theory, limits the power of the others.  Two of those branches are outlined in detail in the Constitution. The third, the judicial, is given very little mention in comparison to the other two, and much of its work...

After years of war throughout the continent of Europe, in 1814, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated and was exiled to the small island of Elba off the coast of Italy.  The European powers thought that they had seen the last of Napoleon. However, they were wrong.  He came back and, in a shockingly short period of time, regained control of France and its army.  Learn more about Napoleon’s 100 Days...

In 1972, one of the greatest movies ever made was released: The Godfather.  The Godfather is not only one of the most critically acclaimed movies in history but was also one of the most successful at the box office. Despite its overwhelming success, however, it almost didn’t get made and could have wound up a very, very different film.  Learn more about The Godfather and the fascinating story of i...

In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter stumbled upon one of the most pristine tombs of an Egyptian Pharaoh ever found: the tomb of King Tutankhamun. That discovery became a pop culture sensation and revolutionized our understanding of Ancient Egypt. Learn more about King Tutankhamun, aka King Tut, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Plan your next trip to Spain at Spain....

On December 11, 1978, one of the most audacious heists in history took place at JFK Airport in New York City.  A small group of thieves executed an almost perfect crime and walked away with 6 million dollars in cash and jewelry.  While the actual robbery went off without a hitch, it was after the crime that things fell apart and eventually left a trail of bodies strewn across New York.  Learn more...

For decades, the nation of Ethiopia has dreamed of creating a damn on the Blue Nile River.  Such a dam would provide an enormous amount of electricity for a country that is one of the lowest electricity consumers in the world. Such a project would be a massive undertaking and it would also bring a great deal of prestige to the country.  What was once a dream began to become a reality in the 21st c...

A popular activity that millions of people around the world engage in every week is bowling.  Today, all the equipment manufacturers and bowling alleys constitute a multibillion-dollar business.  However, this modern pastime has a history that goes back not hundreds of years but thousands.  Learn more about bowling, where it came from and how it has developed on this episode of Everything Everywhe...

As early as 2400 years ago, Greek philosophers were coming up with paradoxes that seemingly had no solution.  Early mathematicians came up with problems that seemed impossible to solve. It wasn’t until the 17th century that the techniques were finally developed to solve these problems and unlock new fields of science and mathematics.  Learn more about calculus, what it is, and what it attempts to...

On October 28, 1929, a day known as Black Monday, the New York Stock Exchange suffered its greatest one-day loss in history.  The next day, known as Black Tuesday, the market dropped even further, registering the second biggest one-day loss in history.  This was the start of an extended bear market that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop 89% in just under three years and ushered in the peri...

The English language is….different.  Unlike other languages, English has borrowed and used words from a wide variety of other languages.  However, no other language has had quite the influence that French has had.  In fact, French was the language spoken by the kings and queens of England for centuries, and the rules of England couldn’t speak any English. Learn more about the French influence on t...

After the Nazi invasion of France in 1940, the French were forced to sign a lopsided armistice that gave control over most of the country to Germany.  However, about 40% of Frace was not occupied by the Germans. It was controlled by a French government that came to power after the invasion and collaborated with and sided with Germany.  The government ruled much of France for four years until the A...

In 1961, Michael Rockefeller, an heir to one of the greatest fortunes in the world, disappeared on an art-collecting trip off the coast of the island of New Guinea.  For decades, the family simply assumed that he accidentally drowned off the coast in an attempt to rescue his anthropologist colleague.  However, in the decades since he disappeared, more information may have come forward about exactl...

People in the entertainment industry often say that show business is “show business.” As much as motion pictures are an art form, it is also a business. In many cases, a very big business.  Motion picture studios will often invest hundreds of millions of dollars into a film expecting to see a return on their investment.  Most of the time, a film will break even. However, in a few spectacular cases...

 Located between Canada and the United States is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world, Lake Superior.  Lake Superior is the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, and it is the first of the lakes in terms of water flow.  Despite being the largest of the Great Lakes, it has the fewest number of people living on its shores, yet it is one of the most important economically.  Learn mo...

As soon as money was invented, counterfeiting was invented soon after.  Counterfeiting has been around for as long as money, and as money has changed, counterfeiters have changed with it.  What used to be a relatively simple process has become a highly technical game of cat and mouse. Today, it is considered a crime in every country on Earth, but of course that depends on what currency you are try...

Almost every country in the world uses the metric system…..almost. There are still a few stragglers, like the United States, who use units handed down to them from the British. These are known as Imperial Units. These units often confuse those living in countries that use the metric system….as well as those who live in countries that use Imperial Units.  They don’t often make sense. They don’t hav...

In 1908, a two-year-old boy named Puyi was installed as the 11th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China. His life would prove to be radically different from that of any other Chinese emperor who came before him. He would see the end of Imperial China, become a puppet ruler for those who wished legitimacy, wind up in prison, and finally live out his final days as a commoner.  His personal story can b...

Located on the island of La Gomera in the Spanish Canary Islands is one of the most unusual languages on Earth.  For centuries, the people on this island have been able to communicate over vast distances not by shouting, using smoke signals, or drums, but rather by whistling.  This system allowed them to communicate just as easily as if they were talking, and it is still being used today. Learn mo...

Every country in Africa is unique and has its own history. However, many African countries share a similar story over the last 150 years, having gone through European colonization and decolonization.  The nation of Liberia, however, has a history, unlike any other country in the world. From its founding to its modern-day governance, the story of the country is truly fascinating.  Learn more about...

Whenever there is a lottery, the odds of winning are given.  If you go to a pizzeria, they might tell you the number of possible pizzas that can be made, given their toppings.  If you have a combination lock, it is secured because of the number of different solutions that are possible. All of these things might seem different, but they are all part of the same branch of mathematics.  Learn more ab...

In 19th century America, a movement began to take areas of exceptional natural beauty and preserve them. This idea of setting aside land for the purpose of preservation is something that was never really taken seriously before.  These areas became known as national parks, and they spawned a movement of land preservation that spread around the world and continues to this day.  Learn more about Nati...

There is a good chance that sometime in the last few days, weeks, or months, you might have enjoyed a slice or two of pizza. Pizza has become a near-ubiquitous food which can be found in almost every country.  However, there is no one pizza. There are vehement disagreements about what pizza is best and what sort of toppings are acceptable.  Learn more about pizza, where it came from, and its varia...