ReNouned Podcast

07/08/2023

Episode 19 is now available! Join us to learn about a tiny mammal who's having a big impact.

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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24/06/2023

Did you know our website has a new random noun generator? It uses nouns from Princeton University's WordNet, making it one of largest known repositories of nouns ever assembled!

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18/06/2023

Looking for a glimmer of hope about the future of human production and it's relationship to the environment?

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 6, for
research and unique perspectives on the noun,
"production."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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07/06/2023

Why are the very roads we drive on a major threat to CO2 levels?

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 5, for
research and unique perspectives on the noun,
"highway."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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06/06/2023

How many men died in battles because of religious manipulation and a terribly skewed conception of 'glory?'

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 4, for
research and unique perspectives on the noun,
"glory."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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05/06/2023

How did a watch lost during shipping lead to one of the world's most renowned department stores?

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 3, for
research and unique perspectives on the noun,
"shopping."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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04/06/2023

Piles! Piles! Piles! ...Why does Mark obsess about being in the trees and building piles? Tune in to episode 2 to find out!

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 2, for
research and unique perspectives on the noun,
"construction."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the
commonplace to think critically about the objects
around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the
present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

03/06/2023

Why does Alison reference Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Telltale Heart’ while discussing ‘orbit?” Tune in to find out!

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 1, for
research and unique perspectives on the noun,
"orbit."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the
commonplace to think critically about the objects
around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the
present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

30/05/2023

Did you know that the first credit card was the Diners Club Card, launched in 1950 by founder Frank McNamara?

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 15, for
more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "payment."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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29/05/2023

According to sources on the difference between a lake and a pond, ponds are usually under twenty feet deep, while lakes can be 4,000 feet deep or more.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 14, for
more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "difference."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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28/05/2023

Did you know that in theater, a "cue-to-cue" rehearsal is a technical rehearsal where the lighting and sound cues are practiced without the actors performing the entire play?

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 13, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "rehearsal."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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27/05/2023

Did you know that the famous writer Mark Twain was the first author to use a typewriter to write a manuscript?

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 12, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "writer."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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26/05/2023

Representation is important! Especially on maps. This classic West Wing clip shows us why, while expanding our understanding of maps.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 16, for
more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "Map."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the
commonplace to think critically about the objects
around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the
present, or foreshadow the future?

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A good description of the social impacts of map projections.

25/05/2023

Did you know that a "slab" avalanche is the most lethal type of avalanche? It is characterized by cohesive plates of snow sliding as a unit.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 11, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "slab."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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24/05/2023

Did you know that height can affect your income? Taller people are more likely to have higher-paying jobs and to rise through the corporate ladder faster.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 10, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "height."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

09/05/2023

Ever wonder what an ant's face looks like up close and personal? It's terrifying! https://www.livescience.com/demon-ant-nikon-photo-contest

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 2, for more
research and unique perspectives ants and how they relate to the noun,
"construction."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the
commonplace to think critically about the objects
around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the
present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

A zoomed-in photo of an ant is giving the internet the chills.

08/05/2023

Did you know that the largest tongue in the world belongs to a blue whale?

A blue whale's tongue can weigh up to 2.7 tons, which is about as much as a giraffe! The tongue is used to help the whale catch food, such as krill and small fish.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 9, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "tongue."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

07/05/2023

Did you know that the largest diamond ever found was the Cullinan Diamond? It was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and weighed 3,106 carats. It was cut into nine major stones and 96 smaller stones, which are now part of the British Crown Jewels.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 8, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "jewel."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

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06/05/2023

Did you know that it takes about 500 years for an inch of topsoil to form? Topsoil is the most important layer of soil because it contains the most nutrients for plants. When topsoil is lost, it can take centuries to replace.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 7, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "dirt."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

05/05/2023

Did you know that the first mass-produced item were pulley blocks made in the early 1800s at the Portsmouth Block Mills in the United Kingdom? The mills were built by the British government to supply the Royal Navy with pulley blocks. The use of machine tools allowed for the mass production of pulley blocks, which was a major breakthrough in production.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 6, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "production."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

04/05/2023

Did you know that US Route 20 is the longest road in the United States? It stretches from Newport, Oregon, to Boston, Massachusetts, for a total of 3,365 miles (5,415 kilometers). It is also the only U.S. highway that runs coast-to-coast in both directions.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 5, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "highway."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

03/05/2023

Did you know that the story of Achilles is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking glory? It shows that even the greatest heroes can be brought down by their own pride. However, it also shows that the desire for glory can motivate people to achieve great things.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 4, for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "glory."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

02/05/2023

Did you know that the first enclosed shopping mall in the US was built in Edina, Minnesota in 1956. It was called Southdale Center and it had 65 stores.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 3 for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "shopping."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

01/05/2023

Did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and it is still standing today? It is made of over 2.3 million blocks of stone, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons. The pyramid was built over a 20-year period, and it is estimated that it took the labor of over 100,000 workers to complete. The pyramid is a testament to the ingenuity and engineering skills of the ancient Egyptians.

Check out the ReNouned podcast, episode 2 for more research and unique perspectives on the noun, "construction."

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?
Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

30/04/2023

Already checked out episode 1, "Orbit"? Here is some additional reading:

Have you ever heard of a horseshoe orbit? It's a type of orbit that's both stable and incredibly complex. Objects in horseshoe orbits follow a path that resembles a horseshoe, passing the planet they're orbiting twice for every time the planet orbits the sun.

Horseshoe orbits are still being studied by astronomers, but they have the potential to teach us a lot about the universe. For example, they could help us to better understand how asteroids and comets move through space.

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

24/04/2023

Episode 16 is now available! We use maps every day, but have you taken time to explore them a little more in depth? Join Alison and Mark as they once again let their research take their discussion 'all over the map.' 😉

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

10/04/2023

Learn along with Alison and Mark as they explore the noun "payment" in the latest episode.

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

10/04/2023

Episode 15, "Payment" is now available! Watch on Spotify and YouTube, listen on all other podcast platforms.

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

07/03/2023

Alarming news today about the dangers of fine particulate matter. Something we discussed in Episode 5, 'Highway'

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/06/air-pollution-unhealthy-levels-exposure/

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com

“Almost no one is safe from air pollution,” Yuming Guo, the lead author of the study, told The Washington Post.

04/03/2023

Episode 14, Difference, now available!

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ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to think critically about the objects around us. How do they echo the past, reflect the present, or foreshadow the future?

Learn more at ReNounedPodcast.com