When Domino’s Tried To Have Reindeer Deliver Pizza

Domino's Japan once tried to send its pizzas out by reindeer, but they had to backtrack after a week because, well, you can probably figure out why.

By |2024-12-16T07:59:04-05:00November 24, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , |

The Key To Next-Generation Batteries Might Be In Crab Shells

The tech industry is always on the lookout for the next big thing in batteries. Scientists on the East Coast may have found it in crab shells. 

By |2024-12-10T09:19:40-05:00November 17, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , |

“Mr. Tornado” Ted Fujita Was The Original Severe Weather Detective

Today in 1920, the birthday of Ted Fujita, a pioneer in meteorology who was so revered by colleagues he became known as “Mr. Tornado.”

By |2024-12-02T08:23:09-05:00October 23, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Some People Didn’t Think The Earliest Air Conditioners Were Very Cool

Summer heat can leave a lot of us heading inside and cranking up the air conditioner. And yet, if you look at the history of this invention, you’ll find quite a few times where people said, are we sure this is a good idea? 

By |2024-12-16T07:12:52-05:00June 22, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |

What Does It Take To Be Great At Underwater Hockey?

The NHL postseason is getting underway, but once the Stanley Cup has been won, what do hockey fans watch? Here's one idea: underwater hockey, which is a growing sport set to make a splash.

By |2024-12-02T10:44:18-05:00April 17, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |

A City In Japan Is Trying To Make Electricity From Snow

When the snow and ice comes, it makes me think of getting out the snowblower. But a snowy city in Japan thinks, we could power our lights with this.

By |2024-12-13T07:17:07-05:00January 11, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |
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