It is highly likely that all of us have at least one pair of denim jeans in our wardrobe.
In this episode, learn about the history of this favorite piece of clothing as well as the damaging environmental impacts of manufacturing it.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep 29: Jeans”The cacao plant is known as the “gift of the gods” and it seems like people across the world agree.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep28: Chocolate”At the beginning of each month, we spotlight a staff-favorite book that meets our objective of thoughtfully sharing stories to help our audience experience their world in a smarter, healthier, and happier way.
Continue reading “Book of the Month – February 2020”The coronavirus has become the latest global pandemic. With all the strong government responses and media frenzy, concern and fear have been stoked across the world.
But what is the coronavirus? This episode of Stuff Explained gives you everything you need to know about the virus.
In this episode, we discuss the ingenious way in which a pair of brothers created a restaurant rating system to drive (pun intended) sales for their tire company.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep25: Michelin Stars”Eau de what?
In this episode of Stuff Explained, learn about the history and types of fragrances, as well as the different notes involved.
With all the hype and marketing in the fragrance industry, it can be difficult narrowing down the options that work best for you.
Feel free to use this episode as a guide for future fragrance purchases.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep23: Fragrance”If you are interested in physical and mental wellbeing, aromatherapy could be a great activity to consider.
In this episode, we provide an Aromatherapy 101 explaining the history, methods, risks, and benefits of using essential oils.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep22: Aromatherapy”We love Christmas time but do we know the true origins of the holiday? In this episode of Stuff Explained, Aristidis Marousas traces the history of Christmas all the way back to neolithic times. Tune in to learn about the impacts of society and religion on how people celebrated this time of the year throughout the ages.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep20: Christmas”Where did our modern idea of Santa Claus originate from? In this episode, Aristidis Marousas explores the long history of how a man named Nicholas went from being a bishop, to a saint, to a globally recognized icon and legend of the Christmas season.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep19: Santa Claus”This episode was inspired by a recent article from the Los Angeles Times depicting the harrowing ordeal faced by The Marshall Islands. Tune in to hear how the Marshall Islands ended up being the largest dumpsite of American radioactive waste, how climate change could exacerbate the nuclear pollution problem, and what, if anything, is being done to fix it all.
Continue reading “Stuff Explained Ep17: Crisis in The Marshall Islands”
