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Every Little Thing

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Why do news anchors all sound the same? Do wolves really howl at the moon? How did Elvis imitators take over Las Vegas wedding chapels? On ELT, you call with a question, we find you an answer. Our helpline is open 24-7. Call 833-RING-ELT or send an audio message to elt@gimletmedia.com. Subscribe to Every Little Thing PLUS by clicking here and access all episodes of Every Little Thing ad-free.

Why do news anchors all sound the same? Do wolves really howl at the moon? How did Elvis imitators take over Las Vegas wedding chapels? On ELT, you call with a question, we find you an answer. Our helpline is open 24-7. Call 833-RING-ELT or send an audio message to elt@gimletmedia.com. Subscribe to Every Little Thing PLUS by clicking here and access all episodes of Every Little Thing ad-free.

 

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#213

Goodbye

Spotify has ended our show. Thank you to everyone who listened, who left messages, who agreed to be interviewed, who shared their stories and their time. We loved making Every Little Thing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Oct 2022

01 MINS

01:22

11 Oct 2022

#212

Cracking A Mysterious Fortune

Has ELT ever been stumped? Producer Phoebe Flanigan tells us about the one that (almost) got away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Oct 2022

22 MINS

22:22

11 Oct 2022

#211

Sewer Secrets: Flushed But Not Forgotten

Caller Janice accidentally flushed a favorite earring down the toilet and she wants to know where it ended up. Sewer experts Ted Gogol and Bruce Todd take us on a journey down the pipes, and historian [Andrew Wallace Hadrill] (https://www.classics.cam.ac.uk/directory/andrew-wallace-hadrill) digs up a tale about the ancient jewelry that shared a similar fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Oct 2022

26 MINS

26:13

11 Oct 2022

#210

When Did Pants Become a Thing?

This week we’re pulling on an old favorite, one leg at a time: When did pants become a thing? Clothing researcher [Ulrike “Rike” Beck] (http://www.ulrikebeck.com/about/) and historian [Adrienne Mayor] (https://web.stanford.edu/dept/HPS/Mayor.html) unravel how this relatively recent invention turned the clothing world upside down. With special guest [Emily Spivack] (http://wornstories.com/) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Oct 2022

21 MINS

21:28

03 Oct 2022

#209

Why Do We Baby Talk?

Listener Ben couldn’t stand baby talk — until he had a baby of his own. Now he can’t stop talking in a cutesy wootsy voice. Why did he go googoo for his baby, and is this something people do all over the world? Baby talk researcher [Cody Moser] (https://www.themusiclab.org/about#people) breaks it down, and ecologist [Mirjam Knörnschild] (http://mirjam-knoernschild.org/) tells us about another animal that talks to its young in a special widdle way. An earlier version of this episode misidentified one of the languages spoken. We've corrected the error. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Sep 2022

27 MINS

27:09

26 Sep 2022

#208

Why Goldfish Swam Into Our Living Rooms

This week, we’re diving into a favorite episode. Caller Liana wants to know: How did goldfish come to dominate our fish bowls and pet stores? Pet historian [Kasey Grier] (https://thepethistorian.com/) goes deep into the history of America’s favorite finned pet. Plus, goldfish freak Dave Mandley introduces us to the fanciest fish money can buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Sep 2022

19 MINS

19:42

19 Sep 2022

#207

Should You Pass on Grass? From ‘How to Save a Planet’

Today’s episode comes from our friends at [How to Save a Planet] (https://open.spotify.com/show/1KzrasExlM5dgMYwgFHns6?si=c84674ee97f94426) . They’re answering a question lots of ELT listeners have asked: What’s the deal with lawns? HTSAP’s Daniel Ackerman talks to lawn expert Peter Groffman, who shares some surprising findings from his 20 years studying lawns. Plus, some tips for creating a climate-friendly yard. To hear more climate-change stories that inspire, check out [How to Save a Planet] (https://open.spotify.com/show/1KzrasExlM5dgMYwgFHns6?si=c84674ee97f94426) on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Sep 2022

25 MINS

25:36

12 Sep 2022

#206

Why Does Bad News Make Me Smile?

Caller Clay has a problem: when she hears bad news, she can’t help but smile. What’s causing Clay’s chagrined grin, and can she learn to tame it? Social psychologist [Oriana Aragon] (https://business.uc.edu/faculty-and-research/departments/marketing/faculty/oriana-aragon.html) tells us why Clay’s face might not mesh with her feelings, and professional smile-stifler [Jacques Bailly] (https://www.uvm.edu/cas/classics/profiles/jacques-bailly) spells out how he keeps a straight face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Sep 2022

26 MINS

26:20

05 Sep 2022

#205

Chameleons: Kings of Camouflage … or Not?

Caller Christy needs to know if she’s lying to her kid. She’s been reading a children’s book about chameleons to her daughter, and she’s wondering if it’s accurate. Chameleon expert [Russell Ligon] (https://russellligon.wixsite.com/russell-ligon) gives us the real story on chameleons and color change. Plus, biologist and head of [Skype a Scientist] (https://www.skypeascientist.com/) Sarah McAnulty tips us off about nature’s top doyens of disguise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

29 Aug 2022

25 MINS

25:42

29 Aug 2022

#204

Should I Scrap My Sponge?

A listener wants to know: is it time to expunge the sponge? We soak up some food science knowledge from experts [Ian Shaw] (https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/contact-us/people/ian-shaw.html) , [Kathryn Boor] (https://cals.cornell.edu/kathryn-jean-boor) and [Renée Goodrich] (https://fshn.ifas.ufl.edu/about/faculty-bio-pages/goodrich/) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Aug 2022

03 MINS

03:16

22 Aug 2022

#203

Naughty Thoughts Make Me… Sneeze?

Caller Kelli has an issue: whenever she daydreams about her crush, she sneezes. Kelli wants to know why her steamy thoughts trigger projectile snots, and whether other people fanta-sneeze. We dig around for answers with ear, nose and throat surgeon [Mahmood Bhutta] (https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/contact-us/staff/professor-mahmood-bhutta.aspx) and neuroscientist and daydreaming expert [Chantel Prat] (https://www.chantelprat.com/) . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Aug 2022

23 MINS

23:08

15 Aug 2022

#202

Your Wildest Wildlife Encounters

We asked you for stories about your most extreme animal run-ins, and we got a flock of them. From a tangled antlers conundrum, to a toothy underwater panic, and a life-altering encounter with jellyfish, your animal stories made us laugh, sweat and want to stay on the boat. Thanks to Cory, Sara, Geoff and everyone who called in with a wild animal tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Aug 2022

22 MINS

22:56

08 Aug 2022

#201

What Sparked That Wildfire?

This week, we’re revisiting caller Sadera’s burning question: When there’s a wildfire, how do we figure out what caused it? Fire investigator Paul Steensland tells ELT what he searches for in the burnt landscape, and the clues that can lead him to the cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Aug 2022

24 MINS

24:06

01 Aug 2022