Remember the Alamo! Sorry, that should have been a question - Remember the Alamo? Prepare for a refresh as we talk Texas history in today's pod.

Article URLs:

https://www.thealamo.org/remember

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/grandma-dances-all-night-at-granddaughters-wedding-after-being-told-she-wouldnt-live-to-see-it-watch/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/adrift-for-days-in-an-inflatable-tube-woman-rescued-off-coast-of-japan-by-passing-sailors/

Hit that like button, ring the bell, and don't forget to subscribe, today we're talking all about YouTube! From the "Numa Numa" video all the way to "Shoes" and "Charlie the Unicorn", we discuss the surge that became one of the most used video platforms and how far it's come even today in building interest communities across the world.

Article URLs:

https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/history-of-youtube/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/YouTube

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/astronomers-unveil-jaw-dropping-new-3-d-movie-of-the-pillars-of-creation/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZooCy59rV0&t=2s

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/archaeologists-find-remarkable-marble-statue-of-greek-god-hermes-in-ancient-sewer/

From the dark kohl liner from Egypt to intricate henna in India, today we talk the history of make-up and the cosmetic industry! We'll also get to talk current trends and explore our own beauty habits and share what makes our beauty routines tick. Don't forget to set your foundation for this one!

Article URLs:

https://lmi.edu/4000-yrs-of-makeup-the-evolution-of-makeup/

https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/make-up

https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/history-of-cosmetics/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/celiashatzman/2024/04/30/top-makeup-products-of-spring-for-every-aesthetic/?sh=5337ee0c3a5b

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/whos-manning-the-grills-this-summer-survey-says-women/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/worlds-oldest-narrative-cave-painting-is-at-least-51200-years-old-scientists-say/

They're squishy, huggable, and all the right kinds of fun! Today we talk Squishmallows, the stuffie that has a friend in any size, color, and style you could think of. Did we mention they're soft as butter?

Article URLs:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66173748

https://cozyrainbow.org/2022/07/07/did-you-know-about-squishmallows/

https://www.toynk.com/blogs/news/what-was-the-first-squishmallow

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/at-25-00-these-bacteria-batteries-allow-farmers-to-power-sensing-equipment-with-their-soil/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/endangered-bairds-tapir-calf-born-at-san-diego-zoo-delights-visitors-look/

Today we talk about the slapshots and shutouts women dominated as the Professional Women's Hockey League takes hold from North America all the way to China! Join us as we slice through the history of the women of hockey and their journey to the puck drop for their new 2023-2024 season.

Article URLs:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Ice_Hockey_Federationn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson_Cup https://www.iihf.com/en/static/42596/general_information https://hhof.com/hockeypedia/womenshockey_timeline.html

https://www.hhof.com/hockeypedia/womenshockey_earlytrailblazers.html

https://www.thepwhl.com/en/faqs

https://www.thepwhl.com/en/the-professional-womens-hockey-league-pwhl-this-week-15#:~:text=The%20winner%20of%20the%20PWHL,global%20luxury%20jeweler%20Tiffany%20%26%20Co.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/edinburgh-zoo-welcomes-adorable-south-american-deer-fawn-the-size-of-a-bread-loaf-look/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/eating-pomegranates-can-help-alzheimers-patients-alleviate-symptoms-study-says/

Arguably one of the cutest aquatic animals out there, Dolphins are fun loving sea mammals that elicit joy and laughs with their silly antics! Join us as we "jump" into their "flipping" cool history in today's "fin-tastic" pod!

Article URLs:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/common-bottlenose-dolphin

https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/dolphins

https://www.britannica.com/animal/Simocetus

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fossilized-bones-found-in-australia-identified-as-new-species-of-flying-dinosaur/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/thar-be-a-kraken-first-video-footage-of-a-possible-colossal-squid-in-its-own-habitat-captured/

Not a fan of driving over bridges? Me neither but maybe this pod can help you and me become a little more secure by knowing how they're built and what got them started. Join us as we explore the history of bridges and discuss some of the most insane ones out there today!

Article URLs:

http://www.historyofbridges.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederation_Bridge

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong%E2%80%93Zhuhai%E2%80%93Macau_Bridge

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/longest-bridges-in-the-world/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-11-tallest-bridges-in-the-world/ss-AA1nocVG#image=3

https://bestdiplomats.org/largest-bridges-in-the-world/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/5-year-old-boy-becomes-youngest-ever-to-receive-a-bionic-arm-and-is-overjoyed-to-ride-a-scooter-with-2-hands/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-unveil-reusable-sponge-for-soaking-up-marine-oil-spills-even-in-frigid-waters/

From the plastic pools of childhood to watching Olympic swimmers freestyle down the lap lanes, swimming pools are just as fun as they are functional! Today we learn all about their history from luxury to fun but we promise not to splash you.

Article URLs:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/are-public-pools-americas-last-great-communal-spaces https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169531195/swimming-pools-rich-water-shortages

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/a-history-of-womens-swimwear/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/trendy-libraries-of-things-let-you-borrow-all-kinds-of-stuff-rather-than-buying-it/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-temperate-planet-that-could-support-human-life-discovered-in-pisces-constellation-by-uk-scientists/