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Fiya"s Trivia

Just about everything under the sun. And beyond! Started the podcast for my nieces and nephew but making it open. Meant for 8 to 16 year olds but it has fun and interesting topics so really anyone can listen and learn. Most of the info is from publicly available sources on internet

kids & family education for kids

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00:17:18

Koh-i-noor the cursed diamond

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/11/05

Of all the diamonds in the world, the Kohinoor is by far the most famous with truck loads of drama! According to folklore, a Hindu description warns that "He who owns this diamond will own the world, but, will also know all its misfortunes". Only God or a woman can wear it with impunity. Throughout history, the cursed diamond traded hands and caused the fall of many kingdoms. Brothers set against brothers; sons overthrowing their fathers; the history and lives of rulers who owned the Kohinoor

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00:16:57

Martial Arts

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/10/01

I grew up watching a lot of Martial Arts movies starring Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan whose flying kicks and quick reflexes seemed to defy the laws of physics and I was so in awe of them. And there is a cool quotient that gets associated with people who practice Martial Arts. This episode is about the history and different types of Martial Arts and how India played a role in one of the most popularly known Chinese Martial Art form. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:16:22

Bucket list

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/09/03

The idea behind a bucket list is, as they say in the movie with the same title, to create a list of things you hope to do before you "kick the bucket", basically before you die. Many people will live their entire lives without having any idea of what they really want. They follow society's conventions like getting a job, getting married, having children, buying a house, because that is what they are "supposed to do". A bucket list helps you focus on things you like to do; those things that give you

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00:12:58

Do parallel universes exist?

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/08/06

Our Universe is unimaginably big with billions of galaxies and stars in it. But is there anything beyond what we can see and know? Science fiction and even some scientists believe that there could be an infinite number of universes called parallel universes that exist alongside ours, with anything from small differences in events to entirely different rules of Physics! This idea has references in religion and mythology as well. As well as many movies and books like Spiderman, Dr. Who, Star Trek and

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00:12:22

Turning Adversity into Opportunity

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/07/02

We're faced with so many adverse situations in our life. Some of us just sit back and curse, give up or blame fate or someone else. But there are some who take charge, see the opportunity in the problem and make the most of it. We will learn about a few such inspiring people who see prospects where others only see problems who turn adversity into opportunity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message

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00:15:00

Hallyu - The Korean Wave

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/06/18

Hallyu is a Chinese term which literally means "Korean Wave" referring to the global craze for Korean culture. It is a collective term used to refer to the phenomenal growth of Korean culture including everything from movies, music, drama, to online games and cuisine. It is a way for Korea to develop its soft power. Dramas like Crash Landing on You, movies like Parasite, bands like BTS and the extreme popularity of their songs like Butter and Dynamite have made Hallyu the phenomenon it is

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00:13:43

Lucid dreaming

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/06/04

We all dream almost everyday, but while dreaming, we don't really know it's a dream. Lucid dreams are those where you "know" that you are dreaming while you are asleep and dreaming! You're aware that the events flashing through your brain aren't really happening. But the dream feels vivid and real. You may even be able to control how the action unfolds, as if you're directing a movie in your sleep! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message

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00:19:39

Superheroes!

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/05/21

Most of us love reading superhero books and watching superhero movies. Many even secretly dream of having superpowers and saving the world! In this episode we learn about the history of super heroes, what qualities they have and why we love them. Hear about the super powers of Superman, Batman, Phantom, Spiderman, Hulk, Ironman, their backgrounds the costumes they wear and how they help the world around them. There are a few interesting Indian super heroes too. But superheroes make mistakes too and

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00:15:22

Plastic is not fantastic

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/05/07

Our planet is bogged down by the weight of plastic we humans have used and discarded over generations. Plastic's wide range of unique properties has made it indispensable, but single use plastics account for 40% of the plastic made each year. And the amount of plastic made in the first 10 years of this century is more than what was produced in the entire last century, most of which is landfilled and will remain on earth for centuries. Plastics pollute soil water and air resulting in severe health

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00:19:32

The Road Best Traveled

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/04/23

I am an avid traveler, rather a travel addict! I have traveled extensively across the globe visiting 35 countries across 5 continents. In this episode I share interesting anecdotes and things that travel has taught me. The kindness of people, the wonder of nature the astuteness of the human mind that can be experienced in the magnificent man made monuments, the mind numbing cruelty of a dictator, art, music, food, culture, adventure, you name it. Travel gives you an opportunity to experience all

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00:19:38

Sol, our magnificent Sun!

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/04/02

A big bang happened 13.8 billion years ago and that was the birth of our Universe which expanded from a dot to several billion kilometers in a few minutes! After 400 million years, the first stars and galaxies were formed. And about 4.6 billion years ago, our sun was born from the remnants of a supernova explosion of another star. and then all the planets and the solar system was formed. We also learn a lot of fun facts about the Sun. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:16:37

Can children make a difference in the world?

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/03/19

When we think of people who have made a huge impact to the world, we often think of adults. But young people can - and often do - make a serious impact on the world. Greta Thunberg got worldwide attention with more than 2 million children following her footsteps at 15. She has appeared in Times magazine as person of the year and has motivated young people and even governments to take action to save the planet. Malala Yousafzai is a passionate advocate for women's right to education and is the

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00:15:42

Interesting customs around the world

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/03/05

In the thousands of years since civilization began, human beings have come up with thousands of different cultures and along with it, rituals and customs. And there are some weird and unusual customs and traditions in almost every part of the world. Like people throwing overripe tomatoes at each other in Spain, in Denmark people who are single at 25 get covered from head to tow in cinnamon, in Thailand they have a lavish buffet for monkeys, people in Nicaragua use their lips instead of fingers to

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00:14:46

Technologies of the Future!

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/02/19

In the last few decades, technology has seen an exponential growth. The number of new inventions is staggering and some of them seem almost like science fiction! Some of the technologies in the making that will make lives easier and change our world forever are - Flying Cars, Robot butlers and friends, 3D printed food, smart toilet that analyzes your poop, lab grown meat and dairy, energy storing bricks, artificial eyes, sweat powered watches and more. The future is coming, sooner than you think. In

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00:22:28

The Tata Legacy

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/02/05

For more than 150 years, Tata group has been synonymous with India's nation building project venturing into automobiles, software, chemicals, steel, hotels, energy and many more. All of this was built by 3 key visionaries - Jamsetji, JRD and Ratan Tata. But what is more important is they did this with humanity philanthropy and ethics at its core. And 66% of the wealth of Tata group is held by Tata Trust, and the money is used for charity and philanthropy. Tatas have changed the lives of billions and

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00:22:34

World War II

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/01/22

The world's most devastating war that involved almost every part of the world, that left 60 to 75 million dead. And a war that changed the world and that changed history like no other event. Learn about Adolf Hitler, one of the main characters of this war and why he started the war, how countries aligned to the two sides of the war - Allies and Axis - the most important battles, war on Indian soil, the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing, how the war ended, the financial and social cost of the war and

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00:19:22

Perseverance Pays Off!

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2022/01/08

Many of us have big dreams, goals and ambitions for our life and career. But all too often, we face one small setback and we give it all up. But failure is often a precursor to success and the famous quote "If at first you don't succeed, then try, try and try again, until you succeed" is what we should live by. Listen to some amazing examples of people who faced many failures, but never gave up. They exemplify perseverance and will inspire us to overcome obstacles and conquer our goals. Hear about

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00:17:56

Fingerprints - There's no one like you!

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2021/12/25

There are so many things that make you unique, the way you walk, smile, your values, thoughts, ideas. But there's something about each one of us that no one in the world has and that is our fingerprints. Fingerprints are even more unique than DNA - even though identical twins can have the same DNA, they cannot have the same fingerprints. Learn about what makes finger prints unique, the main patterns, and how fingerprints are used in crime investigation. Also learn about an interesting 30 year old

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00:24:31

Indian Armed Forces

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2021/12/11

The sense of security that all of us feel is thanks to our Armed Forces who guard our borders all year round. Indian military is the second largest in the world with third largest defence budget and ranking fourth in terms of military might in the world! This episode is about the Indian army, navy, Air force. the structure of the Army, various ranks, the decorations given to the officers for their bravery and courage, the wars we have fought and won and the weapons we have. You can also know about

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00:18:56

Sportsmanship

Fiya"s Trivia ·

2021/11/20

We all idolize our sporting heroes and make them demi gods. And while winning is fun and important, more important is being fair, playing with integrity and exhibiting good sportsmanship. In this episode we talk about some real examples of great sportsmanship and a few ugly ones. You can decide for yourself what kind of a person you would like to be after listening to the interesting anecdotes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message

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