Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

Explore the cultural significance and history of tattoos, including their role in saving a family fortune and sparking a tattoo craze. Learn about the symbolism of anchor tattoos among sailors and the fascinating case of a man with a distinctive tattoo that inspired a tattoo craze in the British Empire. Discover the origins of the word 'tattoo' and the evolution of tattoo machines. Join the SIF discord community and stay tuned for more exciting episodes.

Hosts Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin discuss the origins, varieties, and cultural significance of cabbage. They delve into the power of selective breeding in vegetables, explore giant vegetables as food and celebrations, and even touch on the philosopher Diogenes. The hosts also explore cabbage as a symbol of poverty and its historical culinary contributions, including sauerkraut and kimchi. They wrap up by acknowledging sources and announcing future episodes.

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why "eeny meeny miny moe" is secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guests: Ella Hubber and Caroline Roper.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why fire hydrants are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why roses are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

The podcast explores the nostalgic connection between fresh asphalt and school days, the different names and forms of asphalt, the La Brea tar pits and the diversity of organisms, the impact of asphalt roads on pollution, and the environmental impact of asphalt.

The hosts discuss the various uses of WD-40 and compare it to duct tape. They explore the popularity and growth of WD-40, its global presence, and the origin and naming of WD-40. They also discuss the marketing success and brand power of WD-40. The mystery surrounding the closely guarded secret recipe of WD-40 is explored, along with its true purpose.

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why graveyards are secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guest: Jason Pargin.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why CAPTCHAs are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why bras are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5(Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that going for fun. So that’s why this episode’s title has an exclamation point)