Question of the Day

It's not hyperbole to say Snow White changed cinema history. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history and impact of the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with its great songs, memorable characters, and record-breaking box office success. (Bonus: Murray shares a dad joke!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's true: the first person to win two Nobel Prizes was Marie Curie. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the life and research of this pioneering scientist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why was Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea so popular? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss how this short novel won Hemingway both the Pulitzer and the Nobel Prizes, and how the author crafted each of the characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon, but who was the last to do so? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss astronaut Eugene Cernan and his journey from Chicago to Project Gemini and the moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes Oman such a fascinating place? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss this country that's both Arabian and African, known for its mixture of cultural traditions, as well as for frankincense and Sinbad the Sailor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do The Bangles, Apollonia 6, Sinead O'Connor, and Chaka Khan have in common? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the immense influence Prince had -- and continues to have -- on the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Komodo dragon is known as the largest lizard in the world, but what's the largest reptile overall? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into everything you'd want to know about the enormous saltwater crocodile. (Bonus: You'll also hear some corny crocodile jokes!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know the Slinky got its start in the military? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of the children's toy known as the Slinky, and how it made its way from an accident in a shipyard to the Museum of Modern Art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giddyup! From ponies to Clydesdales, today we dive into everything you would want to know about horses. Join Murray and Tamika as they discuss different types of horses, their diets, the difference between domesticated and wild horses, and more (plus, they've got a horse joke for you!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of the lines written by Shakespeare are still quoted today: "To thine own self be true," "Mum's the word," "Neither here nor there," and the list goes on. Join Murray and Tamika today as they discuss some of their favorite quotes, and be sure to share some of your favorites with us on Twitter! Tag us at @askQOTD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Beetle Juice, but Betelgeuse. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore one of the brightest stars in the sky and what might happen when it turns into a supernova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pack your (virtual) bags because today we're taking a journey to the United Arab Emirates and its capital of Abu Dhabi! Join Murray and Tamika as they guide us in exploring this land of pearls, oil, and delicious food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember when The Smurfs ruled Saturday mornings? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of these small blue creatures, their popularity over the years, and Murray's personal connection to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, carbon dating isn't when two molecules go out on a Saturday night. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive into why carbon is considered "the backbone of life," and what makes it so special to scientists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do Cicely Tyson, Betty White, and Clint Eastwood all have in common? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss nonagenarians and how people are living longer these days. (Bonus: Tamika's got a joke to share!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pour a cuppa and let's talk coffee! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the Bean Belt, where coffee is grown around the world. Learn what it takes to grow a successful coffee plant, and how climate change is affecting the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes Miles Davis' jazz album Kind of Blue one of the best albums ever? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the sonic textures created by what can only be called the perfect ensemble, with saxophonists Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane, pianists Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Jimmy Cobb, and, of course, Miles Davis on trumpet. Hosted on...

"This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main..." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the ocean creature known as the nautilus, which has fascinated artists, poets, writers, and scientists around the world for centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know Iceland's capital is the northernmost capital city in the world? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey to Reykjavik, land of immense natural beauty and a cultural center where theater, music, street art, coffee, and beer selections thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Pokemon so popular around the world? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the history and some of the controversies surrounding the gaming franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The World Turned Upside Down." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the end of the American Revolutionary War, when the French helped the Americans trick the British troops and surrounded them at Yorktown, leading to surrender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American author E. B. White wrote several beloved children's books, including Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss the author's journey from Cornell University student to winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know scientist Jonas Salk developed a vaccine for polio but deliberately never patented it? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss what exactly polio is, what it was like growing up in the 1950s with classmates who had it, and how Salk developed the vaccine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does the James Bond from Ian Fleming's books differ from the James Bond of the movies? Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they discuss Sean Connery vs. James Bond, and how the 1983 movie Never Say Never Again lived up to its name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Butterflies and moths go through some incredible changes early in their lives. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss metamorphosis and what exactly happens as a caterpillar goes from being an eating machine, to becoming a beautiful flying machine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.