The History of...

I promise that was sparkling water.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Special thanks to Hope Fordahl for the writing of this episodeResources:About CoffeeTwo Sources / About Coca ColaAbout Jolt ColaAbout Red BullAbout TaurineAbout 5-Hour EnergySome Strong Opinions About 5-Hour EnergyMusic by Medeski, Martin & Wood, Floppy Circus, and 20syl

You might be amazed by some of the past ideas for time changes and the reasons behind them. A story so good, you’ll wanna take some time to enjoy it.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Resources:An OverviewAn Economical Project About George Vernon HudsonDetails About George Vernon Hudson’s Time ChangeThunder Bay Time Change  About Time ZonesAbout Time Changes and WWIHow Daylight Savings Time Started in the U.S.The Uniform Time Act of 1966Countries That Participate in Daylight SavingsMusic by Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Hit Crew, and Blue Wednesday

The $2 bill is a curious one. Several people would say the concept is weird or obsolete, even though the EU has a  €2 coin. Believe it or not, $2 bills are historically polarizing, for reasons we never would have imagined.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Resources:The $2 Bill is older than the U.S.The $2 Bill Awareness ProjectAbout the Bureau of Engraving and PrintingAbout United States Notes About the Red SealPennies Cost 2 CentsOfficial Numbers About Number of Bills PrintedMusic by Medeski, Martin & Wood, Birocratic, and GlobalDub

Oreos are not quite what you think. To be remembered, one either has to be the first or the best, and Oreo didn’t check both those boxes. The one that did is a cookie you’ve probably never even heard of.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Resources:Good SourceAnother Good SourceWow! Another Source!About Oreos Following the NewsBuy HydroxMusic by Medeski, Martin & Wood, Jordyn Edmonds, and 20syl

In this episode, we look at some of the big ideas and innovations of neurosurgery, as well as physicians who were way ahead of their time, solving problems in ways never thought possible.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Resources:From the Journal of NeurosurgeryAbout Franz Joseph GallThe First American Brain SurgeonMore About the First American Brain SurgeonAbout Grover Cleveland’s SurgeryAbout Harvey CushingAbout Joseph Lister About MRIA Great Book Chapter Explaining All ThisMusic by Medeski, Martin & Wood, Jordyn Edmonds,  Blue Wednesday, and Zero 7

Pineapples are refreshing and great on pizza. Don't argue with me. The reason we have pineapples in almost every grocery store and on pizza is a long story.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Resources:About Early HawaiiMap of Counties Not Invaded by Great BritainAbout Sanford DoleAbout the Bayonet ConstitutionAbout Hawaii Becoming a StateAbout James DoleAn Overview of the Dole CompanyAbout LanaiAbout the PizzaJohn Green Talking About Hawaiian Pizza Among Other ThingsMusic by Medeski, Martin & Wood, Blue Wednesday, and Oddisee

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Advertising is a really big industry, so Mr. Tungate sums it up with the high points of how big companies have changed in the way they sell their stuff - whatever it is.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.A link to Mr. Tungate's fine booksThat Planet Money Episode

It's a bunch of floppy clocks, so what? The Persistence of Memory is much more than meets the eye, just like our subconscious minds.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.The Persistence of MemoryThe Disintegration of the Persistence of MemorySalvador Dali was HallucinatingAbout Salvador DaliAbout SurrealismThe Surrealist ManifestoSome Interpretations of Dali’s Themes The Dance of Time Sculptures

It all started with small, experimental aircraft, but today it attracts hundreds of thousands of people and billions of dollars of flying stuff. The full details are free, and it's as simple as pressing the play button.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Resources:Population of OshkoshAbout Paul PobereznyThe beginning of AirVentureThe Oshkosh runway stats... if you're into thatEAA Timeline

It's Batman. Do I need to say anything else? He went from ominous to benign to old and menacing. Listen to learn more.If you would like to donate research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Click here for the merch.Resources:A link to a really nerdy website.Here’s a Freakonomics episode about persuasion - if you’re into that.About the Comics Code AuthorityAbout the BatmobileA List of the Batman Movies

Despite all the criticism, there's a lot that unites Scouts in BSA. It's lasted 110 years, so here's to 110 more. Don't give up on Scouting.If you would like to donate your research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Check out my Listen Notes interview here.Resources:A solid timelineAbout Lord Baden-PowellTale of The Unknown ScoutScout troops before Boy ScoutsAbout Sea ScoutsAbout VenturingWhen Boy Scouts went bankruptAbout Girl Scouts vs. Boy Scouts

Should we call it... tulipnomics?If you would like to donate your research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Check out the show's Instagram here.Resources:The basic Wiki page for Tulip ManiaAbout the mosaic virusAbout the Thirty Years’ WarA recent history of flower marketsAbout the Aalsmeer Flower Auction

Mmmm. . .  American cheese. Invented in Switzerland? Listen to find out.If you would like to donate your research to "The History of..." or send a donation note please contact me at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Check out the show's Instagram here.Resources:How cows got to AmericaA brief overview of American Cheese historyAbout early cheese manufacture in AmericaAbout Cheez Whiz FDA Cheese Regulations (good luck)Planet Money's Big Government Cheese