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Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily covers the most interesting and coolest stories in the world of science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service. Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.

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16:54

Wed. 04/13 - That's A Big Ol' Comet

Cool Stuff Daily ·

2022/04/13

A very big comet. How sewage monitoring could transform public health beyond just its applications for COVID-19. Plus, libraries are relinquishing local library card requirements for eBooks in a bid to fight back against book bans. And a new National Park annual pass that won’t be valid for 150 years. Sponsor: The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start Links: NASA Just Confirmed The Largest Comet Ever Detected, And It's Truly Gargantuan (ScienceAlert) Hubble Confirms Huge Incoming Comet

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18:05

Tue. 04/12 - Social Media as the Fall of the Tower of...

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2022/04/12

How social media has created a Tower of Babel-like fragmentation of society. Plus, the infrastructure secrets behind a new-to-the-US reality show starring some very busy toddlers. And the brewing beef between Spirit Halloween and the King of Halloween. Sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start Links: Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid (The Atlantic) So You've Been Publicly Shamed a book by Jon Ronson by Jon Ronson How Japan Built Cities Where You

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16:38

Mon. 04/11 - You Have Livetweeted Dysentery

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2022/04/11

The Maryland man livetweeting his bout of dysentery––don’t worry, he’s okay. Plus, scientists have managed to de-age human skin cells by thirty years. And an implausible NASA artifact was taken back to space this weekend by one of the Axiom Space private astronauts. Sponsor: The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start Links: Beginning of dysentery thread (Jake Eberts, Twitter) A Man Is Tweeting Through His Dysentery, But Don’t Worry, It’s For Science (BuzzFeed News) Jake Eberts' Campaign

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20:12

Fri. 04/08 - Short Kings & Barbie Girls

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2022/04/08

We turn back the clocks to 1997 for a history of the song “Barbie Girl” and a look at its influence on music. Plus, the Neolithic origins of Short King Spring. And mark your calendars for the Great North American Solar Eclipse. Sponsors: Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Novo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at novo.co/kottke Links: The Oral History of Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' (Rolling Stone) Aqua - Barbie Girl

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16:13

Thu. 04/07 - Scaly Dino Fossil From the Day the...

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2022/04/07

An impressively well-preserved dinosaur leg fossil has been found that could be the first-ever fossil evidence of the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Plus, Amtrak is stirring up some beef with their Twitch streams. And a new dream job opening: counting penguins in Antarctica. Sponsors: Novo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at novo.co/kottke Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at

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16:33

Wed. 04/06 - The Darwin Book Thief

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2022/04/06

Some libraries cancel late fees, others get Interpol involved for missing manuscripts. Either way, missing books can become fascinating treasures when they’re finally returned. Plus, Hubble has spotted a rare planet in the earliest phase of formation. And the United Kingdom has announced plans to mint its own NFT. Sponsors: Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Novo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at novo.co/kottke

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16:02

Tue. 04/05 - So You Wanna Be A Fossil

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2022/04/05

How to have the best odds of becoming a fossil after you die. Plus, the creators of the viral Marcel the Shell videos secretly made a feature-length film that’s coming out this summer. And a few other recommendations you can stream right now. Sponsors: Novo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at novo.co/kottke Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Links: How to turn yourself into a fossil (BBC Future) How can I become

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18:14

Mon. 04/04 - The Artwork Made By Six Million People...

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2022/04/04

Six million people and counting are creating a piece of artwork together right now in a reminder that sometimes we can have nice things on the internet. Plus, birds are laying their eggs almost a whole month earlier than they used to. And some sounds from Ukraine’s musical resistance to Russia. Sponsors: Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Novo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at novo.co/kottke Links: Internet

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17:05

Fri. 04/01 - Star Wars Kid: A New Hope

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2022/04/01

The human genome has finally been completely sequenced––twenty-two years after the initial “essentially” complete version was published. Plus, in another early 2000s follow-up, the “Star Wars Kid” breaks his silence two decades later. Sponsors: DeVry University, Learn more at DeVry.edu/Future The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start Links: Completing the Human Genome Sequence (Again) (Scientific American) Scientists publish the first complete human genome (Reuters) First complete

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18:14

Thu. 03/31 - We Don't Talk About Pluto

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2022/03/31

New findings indicate that Pluto’s ice volcanoes are even weirder than we previously thought. Plus, a killer parasite is wiping out an entire species of ant in Texas… but actually it’s kind of a net positive. And US citizens will soon be able to select an X gender marker on their passport. Sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start DeVry University, Learn more at DeVry.edu/Engineering Links: There's Something Truly Unique About Pluto's Landscape, New Study Says (Science Alert)

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16:07

Wed. 03/30 - Prayers on the Blockchain & the Oldest...

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2022/03/30

Could alpaca antibodies one day provide treatment for COVID-19? Plus, the Hubble telescope has spotted the oldest star ever seen by humans, by a long shot. The European Union is cracking down on fast fashion. And the scammers trying to turn prayers in NFTs. Sponsors: DeVry University, Learn more at DeVry.edu/Future The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start Links: Potent alpaca nanobodies neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants (Nano Magazine) Old episode with llama segment at the end

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15:55

Tue. 03/29 - Koons' Moons

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2022/03/29

Artist Jeff Koons’ next sculpture installation? On the moon. Plus, it’s not just you. Seasonal allergies really are worse this year, and the climate emergency is to blame. And, the Northern Lights might be visible Wednesday night in parts of the northern US and Canada, with bonus rockets being blasted into them by NASA. Sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start DeVry University, Learn more at DeVry.edu/Engineering Links: Artist Jeff Koons aims to send sculptures to the Moon

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16:39

Mon. 03/28 - The Hoax Behind Pringles' Mascot's Name

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2022/03/28

The Scottish dolphin who lives among and seems to “talk” with porpoises. Plus, how a Wikipedia hoax became official branding for Pringles. And sheep are pivoting to solar. Sponsors: DeVry University, Learn more at DeVry.edu/Future The Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/start Links: For the first time, wild dolphin observed 'talking' with harbor porpoises (National Geographic) The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse The secret Wikipedia prank behind the Pringles mascot's first name (Mashable)

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17:06

Fri. 03/25 - Digital Rest Stop Ahead

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2022/03/25

Digital resting points are an increasingly popular way to recharge and slow down in the midst of endless scrolling. Plus, are we facing a “sensory extinction?” And, meet the giant eerie glowing orb that might be installed in London. Sponsors: Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at shopify.com/kottke Links: Doomscrolling got you down? Take a break at a digital rest stop. (Washington Post) Animal sounds are a marvel of evolution. We can't afford to

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17:12

Thu. 03/24 - You're Not Actually Laughing, lol

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2022/03/24

The origin and fascinating evolution of “lol.” Plus, it turns out the speed of sound on Mars is different and weirder than anticipated. And some of the researchers behind the discovery of Captain Shackleton’s lost ship are developing a sort of Google Maps for arctic waters. Sponsors: Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at shopify.com/kottke Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Links: Why We Use “lol” So Much (Vice) The Speed of Sound on Mars Is Strangely Different, Scientists Reveal

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16:59

Wed. 03/23 - Lettuce Medicine, Ranch Diamonds, &...

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2022/03/23

How genetically-modified lettuce grown in space could protect astronauts’ bones on long voyages. Plus, meet Doug, the false potato stripped of Guinness World Record glory in the eleventh hour. And, a two-carat diamond made out of ranch dressing, the Royal Mint in the UK is going to start recovering gold from the nation’s electronic waste, and an important announcement at the end of the show. Sponsors: Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at

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17:05

Tue. 03/22 - Competitive Water Drinkers On YouTube:...

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2022/03/22

Turns out humans have been cooking and enjoying carbs for much longer than we initially thought, and the experiments some archaeologists have been conducting to lend credence to their hypotheses are very cool. Plus, welcome to the weird and wonderful world of competitive water drinking on YouTube. And a startup that wants to make earth-bound deliveries by taking a shortcut through space. Sponsors: Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at shopify.com/kottke Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at

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15:21

Mon. 03/21 - Squid Tech to Prevent Human Sunburns

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2022/03/21

How to appear effortlessly charming to new people you meet. Plus, using squid technology to protect humans from the sun. And a new generation of search apps that search everything you touch on your devices. Sponsors: Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at shopify.com/kottke Links: The tricks to make yourself effortlessly charming (BBC) How Squid Camouflage Could Help Prevent Skin Cancer in Humans (Northeastern University) Squid camouflage-inspired

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15:05

Fri. 03/18 - What Do We Lose By Keeping The Lights On?

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2022/03/18

Should we be making a greater effort to reduce light pollution? Plus, scientists are trying to use murder hornets’ own sexual behavior to eradicate them. And an app that will help you safely find and eat roadkill. Sponsors: DeVry University, Learn more at DeVry.edu/Future Lendtable, Use code KOTTKE at Lendtable.com to get an extra $50 added to your Lendtable balance Links: The argument for switching off lights at night (BBC Future) We don't need more sleep. We just need more darkness. (Washington

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15:01

Thu. 03/17 - Why Are Movies So Long These Days?

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2022/03/17

Why have movies gotten so long recently? Plus, the startups working to develop lab-created chocolate. And a nightmarish creature from Texas to rival all the hype around those giant Joro spiders. Sponsors: Lendtable, Use code KOTTKE at Lendtable.com to get an extra $50 added to your Lendtable balance DeVry University, Learn more at DeVry.edu/Engineering Links: Why Are Movies So Long Now? (Variety) Silicon Valley Is Coming for Your Chocolate (The Atlantic) Watch Dark Side of Chocolate (Slave Free

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