Engineering the Truth

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Every episode Mike takes a question from a listener and tries to answer the question as correctly as he can with absolutely no research. After he is satisfied with his answer he will go and find out what the true answer is, and at the end of the show saying if he was right or not.

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    • Feb 21, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Does Everyone See the Same Colors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2016 12:38


    In this episode Mike talks about whether or not everyone sees the same colors.

    New Theme Song!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2016 1:00


    Here is our new theme song, it was created by Christopher Wrigley from http://www.customjingles.net/ he's pretty great. New episode will be coming soon.

    Can you Convert Voltages?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2016 5:07


    Mike talks about Converting Voltages.

    Does the Moon Follow Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2015 9:28


    Time tries to explain why the moon looks like it follows you. He uses trees, it might not be the best explanation... If you want to support the show consider becoming a donor https://www.patreon.com/engthetruth 

    Is there Time Travel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2015 6:02


    Mike takes on Time Travel and why he doesn't think it will work. To help support the show consider becoming a donor? https://www.patreon.com/engthetruth 

    Why is a Short Rope Stronger than a Long Rope?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 7:31


    Mike tries to work out why a Short Rope is Stronger than a Long Rope.

    Could a Person be Wrapped in enough Bubble Wrap to Survive a Fall from a Plane?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 5:54


    Mike Figures out what if someone could survive a fall from a plane wrapped in enough bubble wrap.

    Why do you need Accurate Bids for Estimates?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 6:19


    Mike explains why you need accurate bids for estimates.

    Flying Cars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2015 5:17


    Mike trying to explain why he thinks there will be flying cars in the future.

    If Water Boils at 100 deg C why do Clothes Dry in the Sun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2015 7:17


    Mike tries to explain why clothes will dry on a line.

    How Long Would it Take for a Light bulb on the end of a 2 Light Year Long Cable Take to Turn on?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2015 10:39


    Mike Figures out how long it would Take for a light bulb at the end of a 2 light year long cable would take to turn on.

    What is the Difference between Omnivore, Herbivore, and Carnivore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2015 7:00


    Mike explains the Difference between Omnivore, Herbivore, and Carnivore.

    Can you Shot a Bullet with another Bullet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2015 3:56


    Mike Talks about shooting bullets with other bullets.

    How do Turbines Create Electricity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2015 6:18


    Mike tries to explain how Turbines Create Electricity. 

    Can they put Escape Pods on Planes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2015 5:42


    Mike Explains why they could but most likely wont put Escape Pods on Planes.

    What are Imaginary Numbers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2015 9:13


    Mike explains what imaginary numbers are.

    Does Everything that has Mass have Gravity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2015 5:00


    Mike explains how mass and gravity are related.

    What are Square Numbers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2015 5:57


    Mike tires to Explain what a Square Number is.

    Can I Microwave a Marble Slab to use as a Bun Warmer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2015 5:23


    Mike doesn't think you can microwave a marble block to use as a bun warmer.

    Can a Fart Ever Smell Like Something Else?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2015 7:37


    Mike tries to figure out if a Fart can ever smell like something other than a Fart.

    Can there be a Star Behind another Star that We Can't See from Earth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2015 4:25


    Mike answers a weird space based yes or no question.

    What is the Difference Between a Steam, Gas, and Vapor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2015 11:01


    Mike tries to explain the difference between a steam, gas, and vapor.

    Will a Tree Make a Noise if it Falls?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2015 3:39


    Mike explains how a things make noise even if no one is around.

    Why are there Time Zones if there is only One Sun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2015 11:59


    Mike only kind of explains why there are time zones.

    Did Lady Bugs Trick us Into Thinking They are Lucky?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2015 5:38


    Mike tries to explain why Lady Bugs didn't trick us into thinking they are lucky.

    Is There Friction and Gravity on the Moon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2015 8:29


    Mike Tries to Explain if there is Gravity and Friction on the Moon.

    Can I Look at the Moon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2015 6:10


    In this Yes or No Episode Mike tries to explain if you can look at the moon or not.

    Correction - If you Hold a Fart in, Will it ever Become a Burp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2015 7:26


    Chris says that Mike is wrong... Mike agrees and Explains why.

    Why does Pulling Feel Easier than Pushing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2015 7:40


    In this Show your Work Episode Mike Fails to Explain why Pulling Feels Easier than Pushing.

    Could I Build a Computer from Scratch, 50 years in the Past?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2015 7:06


    In this Show your Work Episode Mike tries to figure out if you could build a computer from scratch in 1965 if you could do it in 2015.

    What Would Happen if you Stood on Two Scales at Once?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2015 6:28


    On this Show your Work Episode Mike tries to explain what would happen if you stood on two scales at once.

    If you Hold a Fart in, Will it ever Become a Burp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2015 4:27


    In this Yes or No Episode, Mike tries to figure out if you Hold a Fart in for long enough if it will become a burp.

    What is the Difference Between Mass and Weight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2015 4:47


    In this Show your Work episode Mike tries to explain how Mass and Weight are different.

    Can you Look at Welding on TV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2015 3:46


    In this weeks Yes or No episode, Mike explains why you can, look at welding on TV. Tweet your questions at @engthetruth, engineeringthetruth@gmail.com, or at www.engthetruth.com.

    What is a Sales Engineer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2015 9:51


    In this Show your Work episode, Mike tries to explain what a Sales Engineer is.

    Can all Percentages be Shown as Fractions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2015 3:18


    In this weeks Yes or No episode, Mike takes on everyone lease favorite math subject... Fractions!

    How does FEA Software Work and how do you Know it is Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2015 11:52


    In this weeks Show your Work episode, Mike explains how FEA Software works.

    Could an Electrical Engineer Defuse a Bomb from Scratch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2015 6:15


    In this weeks Yes or No episode, Mike tries to figure out if in electrical engineer could defuse a bomb with no information.

    Why do you Feel Colder when there is Wind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2015 9:25


    In this weeks Show your Work Episode, Mike tackles why you feel colder when it is windy out. To ask a question tweet one at @engthetruth, engineeringthetruth@gmail.com, or at www.engthetruth.com.

    Can you Control a Water Fountain with a Dimmer Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2015 6:42


    In this Yes or No episode, Mike tries to figure out if you can control a water fountain with a dimmer switch.

    Can you fit $1,000,000 in $5 Bills in a Briefcase?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2015 7:32


    In this Show your Work episode Mike tries to figure out if you could fit $1,000,000 in $5 Bills in a Briefcase... Even though he keeps calling it a suitcase. If you have a question you can tweet it @engthetruth, Email it to engineeringthetruth@gmail.com, or visit www.engthetruth.com and leave a 90 voicemail.

    Episode 0 - Asking for Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2015 0:19


    Hello Listeners! I'm starting a new podcast soon and I am putting the call out for questions. You can send questions to engineeringthetruth@gmail.com or at www.twitter.com/engthetruth. I look forward to hearing from you!

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