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Vik the Random

Welcome to Vik the Random! We talk about a variety of topics, from Christianity to ChatGPT, to Archimedies, anything! It"s random! You can also suggest a topic! - I"m a kid! So I always explain it in ways that other kids (like you) can understand! For ages 5+! Plus, New podcast every FRIDAY! (PST)! For more, visit my website at viktherandom.com! If you have any suggestions or questions or want to record a random fact or be featured, please email deceit.vestry05@icloud. Please note that it takes a

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00:18:54

S3 E15: We Trust that In The Future We Trust

Vik the Random ·

2025/10/28

What could possibly be determined on the future? Where are we trying to predict the future? In Stocks of course! What was the original purpose of stocks? What do we think of stocks as today? (I mention bonds - but we ran out of time!)I am not a financial advisor! Nothing I say in this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research before investing and if unsure, talk to a financial advisor (or your parents). Investing is risky.Sources:Murderous Maths SeriesPlanet

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00:17:13

S3 E14: The Government Shutdown!? What!?

Vik the Random ·

2025/10/14

Apologies for the late submission (meant to upload on Sunday) - there was an error uploading!We talk about the shutting down of the US Government. Why did the government shut-down. What does it mean if the government shuts down? If the government is shut down, why don't I feel

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00:24:41

S3 E13: In Cards We Trust

Vik the Random ·

2025/09/23

Shifting to a bi-weekly schedule as school becomes busier. I want to keep my high quality and not sacrifice because of quantity.We talk about cards! Debit and Credit cards and how they work. Who are VISA and Mastercard? How do they make money.Remember that I am not a financial advisor. You should always do your own research before making decisions about money. Any suggestions made about finance are my personal opinions. Do your own research (hopefully written or said by other financial

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00:23:27

S3 E12: In Paper We Trust

Vik the Random ·

2025/09/09

Money! Why does money have value? Why do checks have value? Why do we keep money in banks when they do stuff with our money... Trust trust trust trust trust.Sources:NPR Planet MoneyNPR Marketplace

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00:16:36

S3 E11: Knapsacks Backpacks Thievery and GPS!?

Vik the Random ·

2025/09/02

How does GPS work? What is optimization? And is the recommended "fastest" route really the fastest?Source: (Multiple Videos Linked Here)https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/6-0002-introduction-to-computational-thinking-and-data-science-fall-2016/

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00:27:36

S3 E10: 4049020293759392

Vik the Random ·

2025/08/19

That's a loong list! HTTP error codes and what they do and what they mean. You may not see all of them, but now you can imagine them all.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_HTTP_status_codeshttps://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Reference/StatusAnd all other random blog posts that helped me out here:kinsta.comHostingerMicrosoft CommunityStack Overflow

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00:19:03

Watt are all these terms!?

Vik the Random ·

2025/08/12

Today we dig deeper into the terms used in ELECTRICITY. The terms we see on appliances that tell us how much POWER they need, which we can then use to find out how much ENERGY is being used.An alternate title could have been "Water explain watt this is to us!" But if you start comparing electricity to water too much you'll find yourself very

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00:14:25

S3 E8: There are Different Classifications!?

Vik the Random ·

2025/08/03

Fruit or Vegetable. Well, it all depends on whether or not you think the vegetable is (1) a part of the plant (2) is the plant.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berryhttps://www.dictionary.com/e/fruit-vs-vegetable/https://www.ice.edu/blog/the-difference-between-fruits-and-vegetables

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00:17:47

S3 E7: BOOM POP POP BOOM

Vik the Random ·

2025/07/29

This idea came to me in a dream! What is fire, and how does it work? More importantly – does firework? And if so, how does firework work?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfkjm2YRG-Qhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/67288060And my 7th and 8th grade science class!

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00:18:58

S3 E6: Filling in the Gaps 2

Vik the Random ·

2025/07/21

We finish up some facts from:ZHONK, SHH SHH GHMMMMMMMThe Computer SeriesWe talk about the third type of printer which can be used to print: METAL! We also talk about how cables work, and some of the technology in the most advanced cables that make them extremely powerful. So powerful they can power multiple devices at the same time, while charging a computer.Same sources from last week +https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD5aAd8Oy84&t=1118s

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00:05:37

[BONUS] S3 E5: Tariffs on Clothing, Who Really Pays?

Vik the Random ·

2025/07/16

You may pay $7 more on your clothing, but are you the only one who really pays more? Or does someone else pay as well?Inspiration for this was the movie: The True Cost (on peacock). This is a small analysis on my part!Original title was: Fast Fashion's Feasability For Our Fellows. Thoughts?I made this podcast for the NYTimes Podcast Challenge, and since I didn't win I get to redistribute it here! (That is part of the reason why I'm speaking faster than usual).

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00:18:17

S3 E4: ZHONK, SHH SHH GHMMMMMMM

Vik the Random ·

2025/07/14

Here's a hint on the topics of this podcast: Last time I made a podcast with a similar name it was about a 2D printer. Why do I specify? Well - that's your hint.Want to get into 3D printing yourself? Well for one more day, bambu lab is offering a sale on their 3D printers. I like bambu lab because they just work. No extra tinkering needed. I also recommend Onshape for your design work. It takes some time to learn, but they have a bunch of really cool tutorials that are extremely useful. (Not

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00:16:09

S3 E3: P v/s M C B P

Vik the Random ·

2025/07/09

We talk about the privatization of schools. Are private school vouchers really a good thing? We compare the education system in Chile and talk about the education system in Europe. Tell me what you think - what are your thoughts on the privatization of these schools? Are you okay with higher taxes if it means better free schooling? (Is schooling really

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00:20:26

S3 E2: No lemon, sir, a war is no melon!

Vik the Random ·

2025/06/24

Stay tuned for more about what's happening inside our country and a finishing to our computer episode (a filling in the gaps?)In today's episode we talk about the conflicts going on in our world today. What is the history behind them, what is happening now, and what are others' thoughts about these conflicts? This is all to give you more information to think about this yourself. Update: I will work on lowering music volume in my next episode.Thanks for waiting for this episode! Here are

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00:17:46

S3 E1: The Elected Monarchy and it's Elected Monarch

Vik the Random ·

2025/06/15

Sorry – not about butterflies =( I can make one though! Just comment below.In this episode we talk about the Pope, how the pope is chosen, the ladder to climb to become pope, and the pope's responsibilities.Sources:https://vatican.com/The-Vaticans-government/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mybg9QdNJVchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNwgh787umMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF8I_r9XT7A

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00:14:21

S2 E30: Now Idaho if Alaska if Juneau the Answer

Vik the Random ·

2025/06/03

Ooh maybe I should make a riddle of the week...That'd be cool =) And listen to the end for the answer to the title riddle.We continue our talk on what I learned in Alaska. Last week we talked about the History of the discovery of the climate. This week we talk more about root causes and also – what you can do. Because we won't solve this as individuals. We need to fight on the same level as the oil industries.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0sxwGlTLWwCrying Indian ad mentioned in the video

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00:14:14

S2 E29: JUNEAU the Answer? No? Then ALASKA!

Vik the Random ·

2025/05/27

Did you get the joke? Here's another hint just so JUNEAU, because if you don't just say "IDAHO, ALASKA!" Don't search it up! It's one my friends and I made up – so you won't find it anywhere else =) I'll tell you in the next episode. All information comes from Zach from Tidelines Institute! Thank you so much!

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00:20:29

S2 E28: The Computer VI - Displays?

Vik the Random ·

2025/05/12

Need a quick refresher? 1 pager review document:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cC8abC9_Dv5l7LhuY7XxW3wpbVKZPMl1e9NiFUrE8Pk/edit?tab=t.0We talk about all the display technologies commonly seen today! We start with backlit displays (LCD, Micro LED, QUANTUM Micro LCD) and then move onto non-backlit displays (OLED, AMOLED, WLED, QLED) and their pros and cons! We also discuss the TRUE CRAB (Mini LED)Crab Analogy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyUA1OmXMXA&t=491sOther Source:

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00:16:57

S2 E27: *SPECIAL* The Movement of 6PPD

Vik the Random ·

2025/04/14

We all know the devastating effects of Microplastics on the environment and on human health. But, there is still a lot of research lacking on how to prevent these microplastics from entering the local ecosystem (at least in our community). So, we tracked the movement of these micro particles to figure out how to stop them. And we won the Stockholm Regional Junior Water Prize for this =)LINK TO THE POSTER BOARDhttps://tinyurl.com/6ppd-canvaOr if you prefer the longer

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00:15:04

S2 E26: Dead Yet Growing

Vik the Random ·

2025/04/07

NAILS AND HAIR AND EVOLUTION!!!!! We talk about hair and nails and how they got to where they are on your body! What they are made out of and also why humans have lost their hair over time (Preservation of favorable variations over the decline of unfavorable ones) So sorry for not publishing in the last (has it really been a month? I am really sorry!) I had a lot to do an also got sick at very inconvienient

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