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Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos hold the Guinness World Record for "Greatest Robbery of a Government," as they allegedly stole between $5-10 billion from the Philippine government while they were President and First Lady. In this Flashcast, Tamika and Murray discuss how this happened, as well as the aftermath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Written by Lewis Carroll, "Jabberwocky" is a nonsense poem included in the 1871 novel Through the Looking-Glass. Join Murray and Tamika in this Flashcast, as they discuss the wide influence of Jabberwocky on poetry and pop culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In geometry, there are three basic types of angles. In this Flashcast, Tamika and Murray take you back to class for a quick refresher on acute, right, and obtuse angles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is considered to be the event that sparked World War I. But how much is known about the man who shot him? In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive in deeper about how the war began and what happened to the Archduke's assassin, Gavrilo Princip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known for his writings on science fiction and popular science, Isaac Asimov is the only author with books in 9 of the 10 Dewey Decimal categories. In this Flashcast, Tamika and Murray talk about how prolific Asimov was and -- get this -- the time Murray actually met him in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The skin is the human body's largest organ and represents 16% of our total body weight. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the most visible organ on a human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know there have been multiple supercontinents throughout Earth's history? Join Murray and Tamika as they discuss the clues that geologists use to determine how land on Earth was arranged millions of years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carved out by glaciers, fjords are usually associated with Norway, with more than 1,000 along the country's coastline. But, as Murray and Tamika discuss in this Flashcast, fjords are actually found around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all been there: you're about to introduce someone but you've suddenly blanked on their name. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the Scottish word that describes this experience, as well as some time-tested recovery techniques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The author O. Henry wrote dozens of short stories, often with a surprise ending, that examine complex human relationships. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore his writings, what made him such a good storyteller, and which of his stories should you read next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know some people can smell colors or taste words? In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the fascinating phenomenon known as synesthesia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Fourth of July each year, Americans celebrate their independence by consuming 150 million hot dogs across the country. But why? In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss America's love affair with the hot dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Republic of Kazakhstan is considered the world's largest landlocked country and the ninth largest in the world. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the diversity of the country's people, music, and food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the popularity of The Supremes, a premier Motown Records group during the 1960s. As of early 2020, The Supremes remain America's most successful vocal group, with twelve #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the Flynn effect, which suggests that IQ test scores increased around the world during the 20th century. (One study found that, between 1942 and 2008, British children's average IQ scores rose by 14 points.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Greek philosopher Socrates was known for a unique style of teaching, in which he asked question after question, encouraging students to think for themselves. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika demonstrate why this method is good for civil discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murray and Tamika discuss the show and what it's all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.