Betcha Didn’t Know That

We are back again. This time, we discuss the truth behind the hard-fought development of The Pill, and the behind the scenes drama to make the Apollo space suit. Check out the book Mandy referenced book, ""Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine" by Thomas Hager And check out the ILC-Dover Apollo suit test Kevin mentions here: Moon Machines - Space Suits: https://youtu.be/fJbztthNrVQ?t=1861 Email: BDKTPodcast@Gmail.com Facebook: Search for “BDKTPodcast” Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Music: Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 12 of our show is our last archived episode from 2018. We talk about the present and past of the City of Berlin, Germany. Mandy talks about her first trip to Berlin which happened just prior to the episode recording. We touch upon topics of fun and topics of historical importance. Among them, we discuss... Culinary Berlin, including their white asparagus craze. David Bowie's "Berlin" period during the late 70s. Various remembrances of the Holocaust in Berlin. And certain areas of note that remind us of Germany's role in WW2. This is one of our longest episodes, so sit back, relax, and listen to two friends talk about one of the world's most famous cities. Email: BDKTPodcast@Gmail.comFacebook: Search for "BDKTPodcast"Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Music:Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Hi, there. This episode is Part Two of a longer discussion that began in Episode 10. If you want to listen in order, go to Episode 10 first and then come back. In this episode, we discuss a certain obsessive film director and the movie he never made, and we talk about junk floating in space and how the international community tries to deal with it. Again, as in the previous episode, we recorded this in 2018, so some of the dates are a year old as of this posting. We will have BRAND NEW CONTENT up in a short time. Codex Seraphinianus Google Results Email: BDKTPodcast@Gmail.com Facebook: Search for "BDKTPodcast" Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Music:Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is Part One of a two-part podcast recorded in June 2018. So, there may be a date or two in this episode or in Part Two that refers to things in 2018. Consider this to be bonus material as we work our way toward BRAND NEW CONTENT! Yay! In this episode, Mandy and Kevin discuss the strange origins of the word, "joshing," and the fascinating beginnings of a flavor we all know and love; vanilla. Email: Email: BDKTPodcast@Gmail.com Facebook: Search for "BDKTPodcast" Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Music:Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode, Mandy talks about Earth Day, she confront the truth about meteors, and she hits us with crazy facts about calcium. Kevin scares us about black holes, he talks about the origin of the word "Luddite," and tells us about a creepy, but fascinating art book. For the Wikipedia on EarthDay click here. The SCARY MORN1415 video called "Black Hole Comparison" is well worth the four minutes. See it on the largest screen you can find. Here is a Meteor Shower Calendar for 2018. Codex Seraphinianus Google Results Email: BDKTPodcast@Gmail.com Facebook: Search for "BDKTPodcast" Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Music: Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

They're BACK! The hosts of the "Betcha Didn't Know That" podcast, Mandy and Kevin, return after a hiatus to bring you six quick stories that will amaze and entertain you. How many of these stories do YOU know? Email: BDKTpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @BDKTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDKTPodcast/ Show Notes: 1. Bio for Louis Braille  - http://braillebug.afb.org/louis_braille_bio.asp 2. Link to J.R.R. Tolkien Illustrations - http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Category:Images_by_J.R.R._Tolkien 3. The Monopoly board for WWII POWs - https://tinyurl.com/ya596tl7 4. Amazon.com listing for Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology (We make no money off this link.) - https://tinyurl.com/y82wdo8w

In this special two-part episode of Betcha Didn't Know That, Mandy and Kevin transport you via discussion and soundscape back to 1805 where the greatest naval battle in the history of sailing ships was waged; The Battle of Trafalgar. They discuss the horrific conditions of the average sailor, the glory of victory, and the commanders of the battle, including the British hero, Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. In Part One, they focus on the run-up to the battle, the main antagonists, some of the tactics Napoleon employed to outwit his British enemies, and how the British hoped to destroy the Franco/Spanish Combined Fleet. In Part Two, they really get into the battle, the unique British commanders, the embattled French commander, which side had the advantage, and who was woefully unprepared for battle. Feel the spray of the waves on your cheeks, the shudder of your ribs as cannons go off, and join them for one of their most ambitious episodes yet. Each episode is filled with fascinating information and entertaining myth-busting. Email: BDKTPodcast@Gmail.com Facebook: Search for "Betcha Didn't Know That: The Podcast" Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Books: "Nelson's Trafalgar: The Battle That Changed The World," by Roy Adkins. "Nelson's Navy," by Brian Avery "Sea Warriors," by Richard Woodman Music: Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Impending Boom" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Clash Defiant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this special two-part episode of Betcha Didn't Know That, Mandy and Kevin transport you via discussion and soundscape back to 1805 where the greatest naval battle in the history of sailing ships was waged; The Battle of Trafalgar. They discuss the horrific conditions of the average sailor, the glory of victory, and the commanders of the battle, including the British hero, Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. In Part One, they focus on the run-up to the battle, the main antagonists, some of the tactics Napoleon employed to outwit his British enemies, and how the British hoped to destroy the Franco/Spanish Combined Fleet. In Part Two, they really get into the battle, the unique British commanders, the embattled French commander, which side had the advantage, and who was woefully unprepared for battle. Feel the spray of the waves on your cheeks, the shudder of your ribs as cannons go off, and join them for one of their most ambitious episodes yet. Each episode is filled with fascinating information and entertaining myth-busting. Email: BDKTPodcast@Gmail.com Facebook: Search for "Betcha Didn't Know That: The Podcast" Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Books: "Nelson's Trafalgar: The Battle That Changed The World," by Roy Adkins. "Nelson's Navy," by Brian Avery "Sea Warriors," by Richard Woodman Music: Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Impending Boom" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Clash Defiant" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We welcome educator, fellow podcaster, and friend of the show, Joe Hogan, for a stirring discussion about banned books in honor of Banned Books Week. Listen as we discuss banned books from our own perspectives, why banning books is the wrong way to deal with supposedly "offensive" written content, and how we react to a century-old, controversial book title, with the intent of taking the conversation down a different path. This is one of the more stirring discussions we have had, and certainly one of the most passionate so far. Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mandy and Kevin discuss two movies that depict famous tennis matches of the past. First is "Battle of the Sexes," starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, which depicts the legendary 1973 tennis match between Billy Jean King and Bobby Riggs;  and second is the Swedish film, "Borg/McEnroe" starring Sverrir Gudnason and Shia LaBeouf, which depicts the lives of two great tennis rivals, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, and the 1980 Wimbledon Final match they played which is widely considered the best tennis match ever played. (No tennis knowledge is necessary to enjoy this dive into sports and cultural history.) Bobby Riggs on 60 Minutes: https://youtu.be/dxHrO8pwSww Battle of the Sexes film trailer: https://youtu.be/5AWP1K7FaFI Borg v. McEnroe/Wimbledon 1980:The infamous 4th set tiebreaker: https://youtu.be/Yf0yfEfvMHE?t=4m45s Borg/McEnroe red band film trailer (nsfw): https://youtu.be/QgOgOqdwbkI Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mandy and Kevin offer a celebratory perspective on the life of Diana, Princess of Wale, who tragically met her end on August 31, 1997. Find out: What was Diana's favorite food? What was her favorite color? Did she ever dress as a man to hide from photographers? Why is she still beloved to this very day? Show Notes: Diana AIDS/HIV handshake without gloves : http://bit.ly/2kk9DMN Video of Father talking about Down Syndrome: http://bit.ly/2iBx6sF Photo of Diana, Phillip, and Andrew on a log ride: http://bit.ly/2wNpuJO

Inspired by the 8/21/2017 total solar eclipse in the United States, listen as Kevin and Mandy delve into the fascinating world of an astronomical event that was far more amazing than they ever realized. Find out about Bailey's Beads, The American Eclipse of 1878, and how to view a total solar eclipse and not be completely disappointed. Enjoy this conversation about how a total solar eclipse might just be the best thing you will ever experience in your lifetime.

http://bdktpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/02-BDKT-Louis-Armstrong.mp3 When researching Louis Armstrong, we fell down the jazz rabbit hole a bit. There was so much about this incredible man's life that no hour-long podcast can do him justice, but we did our best to give you a rounded perspective on this jazz genius' incredible life. You will learn: 1. How getting arrested as a boy became the best thing that ever happened to Louis. 2. Why he said that a US President had no "guts?" And, 3. Why did Louis embrace, of all things, laxatives?  Show Notes: Louis and His Hot Five "Heebie Jeebies": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksmGt2U-xTE Disneyland After Dark - https://youtu.be/Kg7cVSEfqPw Louis and His All-Stars in Ghana (1956) - https://youtu.be/HxAweiF5vk4 Kevin's Choice of Biography: Louis Armstrong: And Extravagant Life, by Laurence Bergreen Music: Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://bdktpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/01-BDKT-Dunkirk.mp3 Our first official episode of Betcha Didn't Know That is on Dunkirk, in partial honor of the Christopher Nolan film, "Dunkirk," to be released this week. This episode is the perfect primer to get up to speed on this historical event in WWII so you won't enter the theater uninformed During the episode, we learn the answers to the following questions: How did the British and French get trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk? Who was to blame for the infamous "Halt Order?" Why is this military failure considered a British victory? And why Americans suck for not really knowing anything about this day of tragedy and resilience. It's a fascinating and fun conversation, and we hope you enjoy it. Email: BDKTPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDKTPodcast/ Music Credit: Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

http://bdktpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/00-BDKT-Intro-Episode.mp3 Welcome to the main page of Betcha Didn't Know That, the podcast where we go off the beaten path to explore topics in detail so you don't have to. We are two friends. Our names are Kevin Nieman and Mandy Blake, and we are the hosts of Betcha Didn't Know That, which is a biweekly podcast dedicated to revealing the research we did on one topic per episode. This is our very first recording, so it is a little rambling, but we get our point across. We explain the origin of the show, what to expect every other Monday, and we give a tease regarding what to expect for Episode 01. Please enjoy. Email: BDKTPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @BDKTPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDKTPodcast/ Music Credit: Narcissus Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/