Best Londonderry Podcasts (2024)

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How Did Annie Londonderry Rock the World on a Bicycle? 8:30

1d ago8:30

8:30

The first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle embarked in 1894, a time when it was still a little scandalous for women to ride bikes at all. Learn the story of Annie 'Londonderry' Kopchovsky in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/annie-londonderry.htm See omnystudio.com/lis…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Peat Bogs So Good at Preserving Human Remains? 7:14

1h ago7:14

7:14

Human bodies buried in bogs can retain some features -- like perfectly preserved skin, right down to forehead wrinkles -- for thousands of years. Learn how this natural mummification process works in today's classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Did the Word 'Hack' Get Hacked? 5:05

12m ago5:05

5:05

The word 'hack' was once simply a verb meaning to cut roughly -- it's now a noun and verb with several meanings, from a bad writer to computer criminal. Learn how it transformed in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/word-hack.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Do Sharks' Senses Work? 7:59

4h ago7:59

7:59

Sharks are such successful hunters in part because their senses are so well-adapted to finding prey in the water. Learn about sharks' senses of smell, hearing, sight, taste, and electroreception in this episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/shark-senses.htm/printable; https://animals.howstuffw…

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Red Faces 35:15

3d ago35:15

35:15

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Jayne McCormack to look back at what caused the big surprises in the general election.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Is It Safe to Eat Raw Oysters During Any Month? 4:45

21d ago4:45

4:45

You may have heard that you shouldn't eat oysters in any month without the letter R in its name. Learn where this idea came from -- and why it's not true anymore -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/food-nutrition/raw-oysters-are-safe-to-eat-every-month-year.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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How Do Space Bathrooms Work? 7:24

9d ago7:24

7:24

Using the bathroom in near-zero gravity is exactly as tricky as it sounds. Learn how space bathrooms have worked (and sometimes not worked) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/10-moments-space-bathrooms.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Do Bald Eagles Work? 7:10

9d ago7:10

7:10

These large, intelligent North American birds weren't everyone's first choice for a United States icon. Learn more about bald eagles in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/bald-eagles.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Constituency Profiles: Fermanagh South Tyrone, West Tyrone and Mid Ulster 29:59

11d ago29:59

29:59

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty and David Young to assess another three Westminster constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: Belfast North, South, East and West. 43:26

17d ago43:26

43:26

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Brendan Hughes and Suzanne Breen to look at the race for Westminster in four more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Why Do Music and Art Move Us? 6:21

1M ago6:21

6:21

It seems miraculous that art can be so moving, but there are several scientific theories about it. Learn what we know (and what we don't) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/music-and-art-move-us.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BrainStuff Classics: Are the Dare Stones Forgeries or the Key to the Roanoke Mystery? 6:11

1M ago6:11

6:11

In the 1930s, stones surfaced that might explain what happened to the settlers of the lost colony of Roanoke. Learn their story -- plus how modern science might help determine whether they're real -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/dare-stones-forgery-or-key-to-lost-c…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Bruises Change Color? 4:21

1M ago4:21

4:21

Bruises can turn a rainbow of colors before they heal -- but why? Learn the science behind color-changing contusions in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/information/health-factors/why-do-bruises-change-colors-as-heal.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Could You Hear In Space? 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

Sound needs matter to travel through -- and matter is scattered pretty far and wide in space. Learn more about how hearing works and how space works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/humans-hear-in-space.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Do Dingoes Work (and Did One Really Eat a Baby?) 7:50

1M ago7:50

7:50

Dingoes are Australia's wiley wild canines -- and yes, they can be dangerous to humans. Learn about the origin of this pop culture phrase in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/dingo.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Constituency Profiles: North, South and East Antrim. 37:29

1M ago37:29

37:29

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to look at the Westminster race in three more constituencies.By BBC Radio Ulster

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How Did Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Work? 7:42

1M ago7:42

7:42

The Emanicaption Proclamation didn't immediately free any enslaved people -- it wasn't meant to. Learn how it succeeded at its actual purpose -- demoralizing the Confederacy -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/lincoln-emancipation-proclamation.htm See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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How Do Pickles Work? 6:58

1M ago6:58

6:58

Pickled cucumbers are a simple snack favored by everyone from deli-goers to Cleopatra. Learn the science and history behind pickling in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/pickle-history.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Which Athletes Live the Longest? 5:59

1M ago5:59

5:59

All exercise is good for keeping us healthier and happier -- but some kinds of exercise can actually help you live longer, too. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/which-athletes-live-longest.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Does Helium Make Your Voice Squeaky? 5:21

1M ago5:21

5:21

If you take a pull of air from a helium balloon, you'll sound like a cartoon version of yourself for a few seconds. Learn why helium makes you so high pitched in this episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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BrainStuff Classics: How Can a Star Become a Giant Crystal? 6:27

1M ago6:27

6:27

After our sun dies, it and many other stars will eventually crystallize. Learn how astrophysicists figured this out -- and how it works -- in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/after-sun-dies-itll-become-stellar-crystal.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Did Cesar Chavez Change the Labor Movement? 8:52

1M ago8:52

8:52

Though his formal education and financial means were limited, Cesar Chavez succeeded in unionizing California farm workers as no one had before. Learn about his life and dedication to La Causa in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/cesar-chavez.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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The Constituency Profiles: Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh 38:06

1M ago38:06

38:06

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Suzanne Breen and Gareth Gordon to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Lagan Valley, Upper Bann and Newry & Armagh.By BBC Radio Ulster

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How Do Giraffes Have Such Long Necks? 5:56

2M ago5:56

5:56

Giraffe's necks contain only seven vertabrae, just like ours, but can be several feet long. Learn how their bodies adapted to this amazing structure in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/giraffe-neck.htm/printable See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Does Aspic Work? 8:13

2M ago8:13

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Aspic is savory gelatin that can serve as a sort of showstopping, jiggly salad. Learn the science behind how it's made (and a few guesses about why) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/aspic.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Constituency Profiles: Foyle & East Londonderry 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Enda McClafferty & Freya McClements to assess the candidates running for Westminster in Foyle & East Londonderry.By BBC Radio Ulster

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The Constituency Profiles: N Down, S Down and Strangford. 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

Mark Carruthers is joined by David McCann, Jayne McCormack and Stephen Walker to assess the candidates running for Westminster in North Down, South Down and Strangford.By BBC Radio Ulster

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Stop the votes? 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Will Rishi Sunak's Rwanda policy impact the local elections in the Republic?By BBC Radio Ulster

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From unionism to unity 25:29

3M ago25:29

25:29

DUP founding member Wallace Thompson tells Mark Caruthers about his changing political views and how other unionists have told him they agree a united Ireland is "inevitable".By BBC Radio Ulster

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Did the Maya Civilization Fall Because of Climate Change? 11:37

3M ago11:37

11:37

It wasn't a total cultural collapse, but several Maya cities were abandonded all around the same time. Learn how natural and human-driven climate change may have been key in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/climate-change-end-mayan-civilization.htm/printable See omnystu…

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