Question of the Day

Situated at the crossroads of Western and Central Africa, Cameroon has a rich cultural history. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore this beautiful country, its languages, its natural landscapes, and, of course, its food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're about to light your palate on fire! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss horseradish, how it's grown and processed, and its role in the Jewish holiday of Passover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Still famous more than 25 years after her death, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was under the microscope of celebrity for much of her life. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the immense pressure she endured, and her connection to other famous folks, including Michael Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teeth can tell you a lot about an animal. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they *bite* into how teeth can give clues to age, diet, overall health, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you know about the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika provide *eons* of information, laying out the main differences between each era, including the Age of Reptiles and the Age of Mammals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What separates Peanuts from other popular comic strips? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the immense popularity of Charlie Brown and his friends, and why adults and children alike in 75 countries around the world have loved the stories and drawings by Charles Schulz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can the scientific method prevent us from worrying too much? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the connection between having emotions and making decisions, and why the scientific community has embraced what's known as the scientific method. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the British pound to the rand, South Africa's currency mirrors its own modern history. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss how currency and history are intertwined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not the Da Vinci Code, but the Da Vinci Codex. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, one of which is the most expensive book ever sold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Yom Kippur known as the holiest of Jewish holidays, but not as a celebration? In today's Flashcast, Murray provides his own personal reflections and perspective about the Day of Atonement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the difference between high bush and low bush blueberries? Where do blueberries come from? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore everything you'd ever want to know about those berries that are, well, blue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You've heard of DNA, but what's the story behind it? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika delve into the four scientists behind the research, and how their work influenced so many important scientific discoveries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perhaps best known for her 1982 novel The Color Purple, American poet and novelist Alice Walker found her way into writing after a childhood accident. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into where the Pulitzer Prize winning author found her inspiration and the impact she's had on generations of readers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is a marathon 26.2 miles? And where does the marathon get its name? Join Murray and Tamika today as they discuss how military communication has changed over the past 2,000 years, and what a Greek soldier named Pheidippides has to do with modern Olympic runners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pack your virtual bags and join us on a trip to the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us on a journey to Sri Lanka, where tea is big business, where the scenery just won't stop, and where the cuisine will get your mouth watering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know the moment: it rains after a dry spell and suddenly you notice a comforting scent emanating from the Earth. Join Murray and Tamika today as they describe where that heavenly smell comes from, what bacteria has to do with it, and how the official word for it came about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put your dancing shoes on because we're discussing dance moves today. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the athleticism of ballet, how various body parts work together to turn a perfect pirouette, and why the terms that ballet aficionados use tend to be in French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pound of flour, a pound of butter, a pound of eggs, and a pound of sugar...why are we suddenly hungry? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of the pound cake and how the recipe changes depending on where you are in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the difference between shellfish, crustaceans, and mollusks? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into what separates lobsters from clams, squid, and other creepy crawlies in the ocean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a journey to Puerto Rico! Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore this island (an official U.S. territory) and its food, its flora and fauna, and the frog that Tamika once named "Fred." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the only Hitchcock film that won an Oscar for Best Picture? Not Rear Window, Vertigo, or The Birds. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into the 1940 psychological thriller Rebecca, starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pop culture phenomenon in the 1950s and also during his lifetime 150 years earlier, Davy Crockett is a true American legend. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the life and stories of "The King of Wild Frontier." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a pineapple grows may surprise you. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika *dole* out the knowledge about this spiny fruit, how it's grown, and how its popularity spread from a South American treat to a global phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tinnitus affects a lot of people around the world, but what exactly is it? Join Murray and Tamika today as they dive into this annoying but rarely serious affliction, which causes sufferers to hear consistent sounds that aren't there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.