I Had No Idea
A weekly Education podcast
I Had No Idea
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Doesn't it seem like the hair on your arms and legs can tell when they've been trimmed or shaven? Nicolas takes a closer look at this "phenomenon" and uncovers what's really going on underneath the surface. Meanwhile, Jacob shares with us how O
Ever wonder why the sky is blue? Don't lie, you definitely have. In this episode, you can finally learn why! We also discuss why some people can't seem to poop during their first few days of travel (i.e. Vacation Constipation).
Even words can have a good origin story! We often use English without questioning where the words came from or why we use them the way we do. We picked some of our favourites to share with you! We also look into how tattoos stay permanent and h
Nicolas Kwon & guest host Dae-Han Pak discuss the health effects that artificial sweeteners in diet soda like aspartame can cause. Can diet sodas in fact help people with their health goals? We then pivot to the Sunshine State and discuss why F
In this episode, Nicolas and GUEST Annie Kim (IG: @annie.vocalportfolio) discuss nature. In light of the news that Asian Giant Hornets have appeared in the Pacific Northwest, Annie tells us all about these small, but mighty predators that are w
Nicolas & Jacob discuss how insects survive the winter cold despite their small size and fragility. They also talk about the greatest race of all-time - a race that took place when cars were barely used.Message us on Instagram @ihadnoidea.podc
Have you seen the Oscars in the past few years? Yeah, neither have we. But have you ever thought to yourself how the Oscars came to be, how it got its name, or how filmmakers receive nominations and awards? If not, maybe you've pondered why can
Nicolas and Jacob examine how eggs, bunnies, and chocolate have permeated into cultures all around the globe during Easter - a Christian holiday that seemingly has nothing to do with any of those things at its face. We then examine something we
There's nothing like a good origin story! Nicolas & Jacob go back in time to explore how humanity evolved their money, banks, and butt cleaning methods. How did ancient people trust the first banks and vice-versa? And how did people clean their
Jacob & Nicolas turn the first half of this episode into a VERY Canadian true crime podcast by talking about the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist of 2011-2012. They later go on to share what they learned about how sound recording was discovered
Ever wondered about all the cool things Canadians have made? Have you ever learned something so late in your life that you're kinda shocked? Same. Nick & Jacob talk about 5 of some of Canada's coolest inventions, and also something called the f
With the WHO officially declaring a global pandemic yesterday, it's more important than ever to educate ourselves on COVID-19 so that we understand its dangers, symptoms, transmission, and more. Understanding these basics is now more important
Jacob and Nicolas look into a medical condition called CIPA (Congenital Insensitivity to Pain and Anhydrosis) that makes people insensitive to pain from birth. Is it as awesome as it sounds? They also discuss metropolitan recycling struggles an
In celebration of Kobe Bryant's life on his Memorial Day, Jacob & Nicolas share 8 interesting facts about the basketball legend and dig deep into Mamba Mentality.If you liked this special episode, please follow us on Instagram @ihadnoidea.podc
Nicolas and Jacob talk a bit about the bushfires that are happening in Australia. They also discuss the safeness of ear cleaning.
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