Rum, made from a byproduct of sugar cane, was a big part of early American trade.

4m

Jan 08, 2015

Some Europeans believed that Spices came from the border of the Garden of Eden.

3m

Jan 07, 2015

Sugar Cane was one of the five mystical substances believed to be demanded by the Gods.

2m

Jan 06, 2015

Yeah, I know I'm probably mispronouncing it. But in this case, I don't care.

3m

Jan 05, 2015

You don't know how much I wanted to call this one "Chester A. Arthur Did Something Important When He Was President." But I held back.

5m

Jan 02, 2015

"What are you doing New Year's Day" wasn't as catchy.

4m

Jan 01, 2015

Next year will be the Year of the Sheep. Don't tell conspiracy theorists.

3m

Dec 31, 2014

A truly eerie stone circle can be found waaaay up in Scotland. Check it out: http://www.orkneyjar.com/history/brodgar/

4m

Dec 30, 2014

I don't mind the Mayans. Their calendar, on the other hand...

4m

Dec 29, 2014

Check out the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuUhQNt2b4A

4m

Dec 26, 2014

If you have Edward Sharpe stuck in your head now, you are welcome.

6m

Dec 25, 2014

Want more More? He published a few other works, and all of his writings are solidly in the public domain and easy to get.

4m

Dec 23, 2014

Great change brings great works of literature.

5m

Dec 22, 2014

I don't think most Bible stories ended with explosions.

3m

Dec 19, 2014

The Chinese cultural yearn for order was reflected in this hierarchy.

3m

Dec 18, 2014

Sort of obligatory...if you're gonna talk about Arthur...

2m

Dec 17, 2014

Tiamat was a major feature of a "Dungeons and Dragons" expansion. With apologies to Peter Jackson...

3m

Dec 16, 2014

Check out our new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Daily-Brainwave/295378080486038

4m

Dec 15, 2014

Some outtakes from the previous 100 episodes of the show. If you're not a blooper fan, feel free to skip. I won't be offended. Although this seems to be an effective portrait of a man descending slowly in to madness.

3m

Dec 13, 2014

Here's to the next 300!

4m

Dec 12, 2014

Danny Kaye will never get old.

4m

Dec 11, 2014

The Summer of Wonders lives again!

3m

Dec 10, 2014

You never know just how a work of art will be interpreted.

3m

Dec 09, 2014

I find the existence of Aunt Phillis' Cabin to be absolutely fascinating. One of the most interesting facts in the whole 300 episodes, in my opinion.

3m

Dec 08, 2014

Chief Seattle's name is spelled two different ways on his gravestone.

4m

Dec 05, 2014

I'll be honest, I had completely forgotten about Titus Andronicus. That's why I wanted to revisit some old topics this week!

3m

Dec 04, 2014

"Turquoise" in Esperanto is "Turkiso."

2m

Dec 03, 2014

Seriously, Tomorrow Never Dies is one of my favorite of the Brosnan Bonds.

2m

Dec 02, 2014