Join Chris Berube, a producer, as he shares amusing anecdotes about Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Canada, exposing the quirks of royal protocols. Engineer Martin Gonzalez unveils the wacky tale of how Janet Jackson’s 'Rhythm Nation' inadvertently caused laptops to crash, thanks to its unique frequencies. Kurt Kolstad reveals a fascinating story of Operation Beaver Drop, where beavers were parachuted from planes to new habitats, blending humor with a touch of environmental history. These tales prove that stories can be found in the most unexpected places!
A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design
Roman Mars
Kurt Kohlstedt
The 99% Invisible City is a comprehensive guide that explores the often-overlooked aspects of urban design, from infrastructure to architecture. It delves into how these elements, though invisible to many, play a crucial role in shaping our daily lives. The book is well-researched and includes detailed illustrations, making it both informative and visually appealing.
Golden
The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
Leigh Marz
Justin Zorn
Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise explores the meaning of silence and its importance in today's noisy world. Drawing on lessons from neuroscience, business, spirituality, politics, and the arts, the authors argue that silence is essential for physical health, mental clarity, ecological sustainability, and vibrant community. The book offers practical ideas for finding silence in everyday life and its benefits for individuals and societies.
The whole conceit of this show is that if look at the world in the right way, you’ll see stories everywhere. Some of the stories are epic power struggles chronicling the construction of a famous skyscraper or the founding of a city; but other stories are more modest, smaller in scope and scale. We call those mini-stories and they're part of an ongoing, end-of-the-year tradition in which 99pi producers and friends of the show talk to host Roman Mars about something cool and fun that you can tell your friends or family about during a holiday get together.
You’ll hear about a very, very long escalator! Beavers dropping from the sky! We’ll hear from Janet, Miss Jackson if you’re nasty! Plus a visit from the queen!
99% Invisible 
