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Why CVS Receipts Are Intentionally, Ridiculously Long - Cheddar Explains
- Title
- Why CVS Receipts Are Intentionally, Ridiculously Long - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:08
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Ever walk into a CVS to pick up some gum, maybe some Chapstick, only to get hit with a ridiculously long receipt? It’s no secret that most CVS purchases come with these comically long receipts. But what might surprise you is that these long receipts are part of a marketing plan that's paying off big time for CVS.
Further reading:
Boston Globe
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/08/30/long-cvs-receipts-spark-social-media-sensation/VzQeVzNmBB3ECqy6vQtj1N/story.html
Cal Matter
https://calmatters.org/economy/2019/03/email-receipts-replace-paper-california-lawmakers/
CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/29/business/cvs-receipts-long-extracare-rewards/index.html
CNBC
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/05/cvs-says-it-has-a-fix-for-those-mile-long-receipts--heres-how.html
Insider
https://www.insider.com/why-are-cvs-receipts-so-long-2017-6
Green America
https://www.greenam...
- Title
- How To Trace "Untraceable" Ghost Guns - Need2Know
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- On Monday, President Biden announced a new rule that aims to halt the rise of ghost guns. Ghost guns are privately made firearms that are not marked with a serial number and are difficult for law enforcement to trace when used to commit a crime. This is how the President plans to trace the untraceable.
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- Title
- The Science Behind The World's Fastest Shoe - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:53
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Nike introduced the Vaporfly in the 2016 Olympics to Nike-sponsored athletes, three of whom took the top spots in marathon events. Since then, the shoe has been the weapon of choice of elite athletes like those competing in the 2022 Boston Marathon. Why? Because Nike designed the shoe to literally make you faster. To not wear the Vaporfly has become a disadvantage. So how exactly does this shoe increase speeds and should it even be allowed in competition?
Further reading:
University of Colorado
https://www.colorado.edu/today/2017/11/16/new-shoe-makes-running-4-percent-easier-2-hour-marathon-possible-study-shows
Runners world
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a30721631/nike-vaporfly-ban/
Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/nike-vaporfly-shoes-runners-with-other-sponsors-wear-secretly-2020-8
Asics
https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/running-advice/the-anatomy-of-a-running-shoe/
R...
- Title
- Why American License Plates Are Such A Mess - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- As of 2020, there were some 270 million registered vehicles in the United States, each one adorned with a mandatory license plate or two. And while plates appear standardized within states, when you zoom out to the whole country, the system get well, downright chaotic.
European plates vary by country, but look similar. While that’s certainly less visually interesting, it's a whole lot more effective. Back here in the States, our lack of license plate standardization can cause real headaches.
Further reading:
TIME MAGAZINE
https://time.com/4301055/license-plate-history/
USA TODAY
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/07/state-license-plate-readability/2007063/
DESIGN TURNPIKE
http://designturnpike.com/history_of_license_plates.html
MY PARKING SIGN
https://www.myparkingsign.com/european-and-american-license-plate-differences
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
ht...
- Title
- How Tesla Outsmarted The Chip Shortage - Need2Know
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Tesla delivered over 300,000 vehicles in the first quarter of 2022. That’s up around 68% from the same period in 2021. While other automakers are struggling to meet demand, Tesla is beating the odds…at least for now.
Here’s what you Need2Know.
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- Title
- How America Got Hooked On Artificial Sweeteners - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:14
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Walk into any coffee shop or diner and you’ll spot packets of Sweet ‘n’ Low, Equal, or Splenda sweet right away. And, if you’re someone who uses these sweeteners, you’re not alone. In 2020 alone, 141 million Americans used sugar substitutes. They’re attractively marketed with little to no calories, claims of no weight gain and are supposedly safe for diabetics. But with all the hype comes a history of negative PR and health concerns, including possible cancer links. And yet talk of bans by the US Government have proven ineffective, even inciting chaos
So how did these small packets become so mighty?
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- Title
- Why American Gas Stations Are Turning Into Supermarkets - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- American gas stations are massive and only getting bigger. That's because most chains like Wawa, Sheetz, and Buc-ee's sell way more than just gas. So when and why did gas stations change from single-pump service garages to supersized, all-in-one travel hubs?
Further Reading:
The Hustle
https://thehustle.co/why-most-gas-stations-dont-make-money-from-selling-gas/
Detroit Free Press
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2019/01/31/gas-stations-go-upscale-craft-beer-wine-carry-out-meals/2677920002/
CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-american-convenience-store-turns-50/
NBC News
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/economics-gas-station-rcna19516
Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/eat-and-drink/2021/09/rogers-market
NACS Magazine
https://www.nacsmagazine.com/magazine-section/gas-station-gourmet-0
GasBuddy
- Title
- Why New York Is Powered By Steam - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 11:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Many don't know it, but New York is a city that runs on steam. 27 billion pounds of it per year, in fact. It's one of the few cities that relies on the old, but reliable, technology to heat some of its most famous buildings.
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- Title
- Why Russian Oil Tankers Are Disappearing From The Map - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Russian oil tanker ships are vanishing from global tracking systems. This "dark activity" has experts worried. Here's what we know.
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- Title
- Russian And Ukrainian Negotiators Meet For Peace Talks In Turkey - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Title
- How Much Plastic Is Really In Our Bodies? - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:13
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Plastic has become the face of global pollution. To date, humans have produced 8.3 billion metric tons of it. Once discarded, plastic doesn’t biodegrade. Instead, it fragments into microplastics smaller than the size of a sesame seed and further into nanoplastics.
These tiny particles of plastic end up everywhere, deep in the ice of Antarctic glaciers or even inside our bodies.
So how much plastic is inside of us? And what does it mean for our health? Let’s find out.
Further Reading:
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/21/nanoplastic-pollution-found-at-both-of-earths-poles-for-first-time
National Geographic
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/you-eat-thousands-of-bits-of-plastic-every-year
WWF
https://d2ouvy59p0dg6k.cloudfront.net/downloads/plastic_ingestion_web_spreads.pdf
Fast Company
https://www.fastcompany.com/90717482/...
- Title
- How Women In Business Can Break The Bias - Cheddar News
- Runtime
- 5:30
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- This month, Cheddar News spoke with successful women across industries in honor of Women's History Month. We've compiled some of the best pieces of advice we heard here.
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- Title
- California Proposes $400 Gas Rebate Cards For Its Residents - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Tune into Wake Up with Cheddar weekdays at 7am eastern for more Need2Know headlines. While you're here, sign up for our daily Need2Know newsletter here. https://cheddar.com/need2know
- Title
- What Will Come From The NATO Summit In Brussels? - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Title
- What Makes This Inflation Different From Any Other - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 10:19
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- With ongoing supply chain issues and war in Ukraine, inflation is likely here to stay. This is the first time many younger people will experience consistent inflation as working adults, so this video breaks it down using candy (for fun!).
Pedantic Nuance:
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
https://www.bls.gov/cpi/
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/11/28/business/economy/high-inflation-millennials.html
https://www.nytimes.com/article/inflation-definition.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/business/shortages-supply-chain.html
Vox
https://www.vox.com/2014/7/24/18080392/inflation-definition-and-explanation
The White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2021/07/06/historical-parallels-to-todays-inflationary-episode/
Survey of Current Business
https://apps.bea.gov/scb/pdf/2011/06%20June/0611_pce.pdf
Business Insider
- Title
- Why U.S. Mortgage Rates Are Soaring - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
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- Title
- Who Are Russia's Oligarchs And Why Are they Being Sanctioned? - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 7:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States, along with much of the Western world, has imposed economic sanctions on Russia’s economy and its oligarchs. And theses measures are costing these oligarchs — billions. So what exactly is an oligarch and what are their ties to Putin and the ongoing invasion? And will sanctioning them work?
Further Reading:
The Conversation
https://theconversation.com/meet-russias-oligarchs-a-group-of-men-who-wont-be-toppling-putin-anytime-soon-178474
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2022/03/02/russia-oligarchs-ukraine-america/
Hudson Institute
https://www.hudson.org/research/17625-targeting-putin-s-kleptocracy-a-strategic-us-approach-during-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine
Vox
https://www.vox.com/recode/22971179/russian-oligarchs-influence-putin-ukraine-war-sanctions-limits
WSJ
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chelsea-fc-owner-roman-abr...
- Title
- STUDY: Fourth Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine Is Ineffective For Young, Healthy, Boosted Adults - Need2Know
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
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STUDY: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2202542
- Title
- Why NYC Taxi Drivers Are Drowning In Debt - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 10:31
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The yellow taxi cab is the quintessential New York City ride. What started as a small fleet of cars nearly 100 years ago, has turned into a bustling system of thousands of yellow taxi cabs. But now the threat of ride-share apps and city scandal has left cab drivers in thousands of dollars of debt.
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- Title
- Pfizer Is Seeking FDA Approval For A Fourth Vaccine Dose - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
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- Title
- Amazon Is Relocating Its Employees From Its Seattle Office Due To Rising Crime - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Title
- How Ukraine’s Resistance Is Stalling Russia’s Advance - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 9:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February of 2022, many expected a quick, decisive takeover by the Russian army. That didn’t happen. As of the date of recording this video, much of Ukraine - including the capital, Kyiv - continues to resist Russian forces. The reasons why are complex and change day-by-day, so to help break it down, Cheddar spoke to two military experts. Watch the video to see their four key takeaways from the Russian invasion so far, and how it could come to an end.
Further reading:
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/world/europe/ukraine-military-russia-invasion.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/03/us/politics/russia-ukraine-military.html#:~:text=Ukraine%20has%20one%20of%20Europe's,civilians%20are%20also%20now%20enlisting
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/07/us/politics/russia-ukraine-military.html
Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/2/why-hasnt-russia-mobilised-its-...
- Title
- Meet “Y”: Elon Musk And Grimes Announce The Birth Of A Baby Girl - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Title
- Shackleton’s Ship Found In Antarctica After 100 Years - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
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- Title
- Why NYC Is Reinventing Its Parks - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 12:25
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York City might be known as the concrete jungle, but its parks have been an ever-present part of this bustling metropolis from the beginning. The city's 30,000 acres of parks serve as an escape for New Yorkers and serve the city itself in many unseen ways.
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- Title
- Why Amazon Is Getting Into Radio - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
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- Title
- The Real Reason Police Use Lie Detectors - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Lie detectors don't work. In fact, the science behind them has been increasingly scrutinized since their inception. But they’re still being used in high-stakes scenarios with real consequences.
So, if polygraphs don’t actually work, why do we still use them?
Further reading:
BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22467640
CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/21/health/lie-detector-facts-accuracy/index.html
Futurism
https://futurism.com/polygraphs-do-not-work-why-do-we-still-use-them
Nature
https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.4426
Vox
https://www.vox.com/2014/8/14/5999119/polygraphs-lie-detectors-do-they-work
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/research/action/polygraph
Federation of American Scientists
https://sgp.fas.org/othergov/polygraph/ota/
The National Academies Press
https://www.nap.edu/read/1...
- Title
- Will The Batman Catch Spider-Man At The Box Office? - Need2Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
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- Title
- How NYC Lights Up More Than 1,000,000 Buildings - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 12:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Keeping the lights on in New York City is no easy task. New Yorkers demand billions of watts of electricity per day, much more than the city itself can produce. As New York moves towards a greener future, generating this vast amount of electricity will require rethinking how the city generates its energy.
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- Title
- Live: President Biden Delivers State of the Union Address - Cheddar News
- Runtime
- 2:58:31
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Watch President Biden's State of the Union Address To Congress.
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- Title
- Why State Districts Are Purposefully Strange Shapes - Cheddar News
- Runtime
- 5:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Every ten years, there’s a census. That decennial count is long and tedious and arduous…and important. Because it confirms who lives where so the Federal Government properly allocates resources, so services go to the places that need them most and - yes - so states gain or lose seats in congress and have the opportunity to redraw all their state and Congressional lines.
That means, every 10 years, states start what has famously been one of the most partisan and divisive processes in politics. Because one strategic line can mean the difference in party control in not just the state legislatures but also in congress.
Cheddar explains how gerrymandering works and why it exists.
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- Title
- What Makes New York's Water System One-Of-A-Kind - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 10:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Getting water from upstate reservoirs to the taps of over 8.5 million people in New York City is no easy feat. From purification, through thousands of miles of underground tunnels, this is how New York City gets its water.
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- Title
- The Plan To Literally Expand New York City - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 7:40
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- What if we added the equivalent of over 1300 football fields to the tip of Manhattan? This was the proposal of a recent op-ed in The New York Times - increasing the size of the borough by about 12% in order to mitigate two of its most pressing problems. There’s evidence from all over the world that doing this can be a useful technique for crowded ocean-side cities. But the process to do so - reclaiming land from the ocean - is rife with potential downsides. So is this a proportional response to gigantic problems? Or a zany harebrained scheme that’ll do more harm than good?
Further reading:
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/opinion/eric-adams-manhattan-expand.html#commentsContainer
JustinTools.com
https://www.justintools.com/unit-conversion/area.php?k1=acres&k2=football-fields
Institute of Island Studies
http://www.urbanislandstudies.org/UIS-1-Grydehoj-PublicSpace.pdf
Int’l Assoc...
- Title
- How New York Maintains Its Over 2,000 Aging Bridges - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 12:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York City has some of the most iconic bridges in the world like the Brooklyn Bridge and the George Washington Bridge. These engineering marvels have helped set the tone for how bridges around the world are designed. Here is how New York builds and maintains its aging bridges.
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- Title
- The Real Reason We Have Gym Class At All - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 7:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Physical education classes are declared compulsory in 97% of the world’s countries. Here in the U.S, it employs over 20,000 people. It’s a standard part of schooling that, when you think about it, feels out of place. But just over 100 years ago, gym class was a rarity. So what changed? And should we have it at all?
Further reading:
IOM (Institute of Medicine)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK241315/pdf/Bookshelf_NBK241315.pdf
Vox
https://www.vox.com/2015/4/24/8489501/presidential-fitness-test
Sports Illustrated
https://vault.si.com/vault/1955/08/15/the-report-that-shocked-the-president
JFK Library
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/physical-fitness
Ed Week
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/presidential-physical-fitness-test-to-be-replaced-after-2012-13/2012/09
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- Title
- How To Be An Olympian With Just 18 Months Of Practice - Cheddar Shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Meet “Eddie the Eagle”
- Title
- Doubles Luge: Breaking Down The Internet's Favorite Olympic Sport - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 7:36
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The Winter Olympics showcase our favorite and most picturesque winter sports: from ski jumping, to figure skating, to ice hockey. But don't forget about doubles luge, the internet's favorite Olympic sport. Join us as we explore the history of this intimate display and reveal why doubles luge is so much more than a meme.
Further Reading:
CBS Sports:
https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/winter-olympics-doubles-luge-is-raising-a-lot-of-questions-and-we-have-answers/
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/sport/luge/articles/luge.htm
Team USA
https://www.teamusa.org/usa-luge/history-and-fast-facts
NBC Olympics
https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/luge-101-competition-format
USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/winter-olympics-2018/2018/02/12/doubles-lugers-see-their-partnership-well-marriage/327131002/
Slate...
- Title
- How Ski Jumpers Keep Flying Farther - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:37
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Every few years, the Olympics roll around to prove that, yes, the world’s best athletes can jump farther, swim faster, and generally crush records that would’ve been impossible just a few decades ago. Take ski jumping - the world record has increased by well over 200 meters in fewer than 100 years. Responsible for this is a lot of intentional engineering of equipment and hills, but perhaps the biggest change is thanks to one act of human daring. Watch to find out how!
Further reading:
Olympics.com
https://olympics.com/en/news/look-to-the-past-why-anders-haugen-had-to-wait-50-years-to-receive-an-olympic-me
https://olympics.com/en/beijing-2022/sports/ski-jumping/#discipline-history-of
Ski Jumping Hill Archive
http://www.skisprungschanzen.com/EN/Ski+Jumps/NOR-Norway/30-Viken/Indre+%C3%98stfold/2981-Eidsberg+Kirke/
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/30/magazine/winter-olympics-ski-ju...
- Title
- Why New York Has So Many Rats - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 11:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- New York has long been known as one of the rattiest cities in America with some estimating close to 2 million rodents roam its streets. Both city workers and residents have been waging a never-ending battle against these four-legged fiends. Here is how New York City rats out its rodents.
Watch 13 minute versions here on Cheddar's YouTube page. You can also watch the full 24 minute episodes on CuriosityStream and on Cheddar's live network Wednesdays, at 9 p.m.
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https://curiositystream.com/series/740
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- Title
- Why All Apps Look Suddenly The Same - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 5:06
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The world of mobile app design is changing quickly, and it’s farewell to color, quirks and exotic fonts. Gather one and all, for a new age of app interfaces has arrived right under our noses, with simplicity being the style of choice. With nearly 3 million apps available on Google Play Store, and 1 in 4 apps getting deleted after just one use, you’d think standing out would be a wise move. Watch and see why blending in can help an app’s chances of survival.
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- Title
- How NYC’s Sewage System Treats 1.3 Billion Gallons Of Wastewater - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 11:38
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Underneath the ground of New York's fabled streets exists a vast network of pipes that make up the city's sewer system. New Yorkers create, on average, 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day that makes its way through these 7,500 miles of pipes.
Join Cheddar & CuriosityStream as we explore the unique histories and modern challenges, defining the future of each of New York City's one-of-a-kind infrastructure systems, in NYC Revealed.
Watch 13 minute versions here on Cheddar's YouTube page. You can also watch the full 24 minute episodes on CuriosityStream and on Cheddar's live network Wednesdays, at 9 p.m.
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- Title
- Acid Rain And The Sneaky Policy That "Solved" It - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 10:27
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Anyone who remembers the 70s and 80s will probably remember acid rain. Industrial emissions acidified precipitation around the globe, which killed forests and crops, rendered lakes inhospitable, corroded buildings, and exacerbated human health problems.
But anyone who follows environmental news will be surprised to learn this: we solved it! Countries came together to limit acid rain-causing emissions, eliminating the problem altogether.
…kind of. Acidic precipitation may not be a thing of the past after all.
Further reading:
Ambio [journal]
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-019-01244-4#citeas
The Christian Science Monitor
https://www.csmonitor.com/1982/1206/120663.html
Engineering & Science, 1984
http://calteches.library.caltech.edu/3438/1/Hoffmann.pdf
U.S. Geological Survey
https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/ph-scale-0
Environmental Protectio...
- Title
- How New York's Airports Handle More Than 3,000 Flights Per Day - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 11:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- New York's three closest airports move 140 million people in and out of the most visited place in the United States. But these three travel hubs were not designed to handle this growing number of visitors. Here’s how New York's airports are evolving to handle one of the most complex airspaces on Earth.
Join Cheddar & CuriosityStream as we explore the unique histories and modern challenges, defining the future of each of New York City's one-of-a-kind infrastructure systems, in NYC Revealed.
Watch 13 minute versions here on Cheddar's YouTube page. You can also watch the full 24 minute episodes on CuriosityStream and on Cheddar's live network Wednesdays, at 9 p.m.
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- Title
- Why Cars Can Go Speeds They Can’t Legally Hit - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 9:04
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- All around the world, speed limits are placed on public roads to promote car safety and save lives. In that same world, car manufacturers have continued to look for ways to build faster and faster cars. Despite the dangers of speeding, many drivers are guilty of pushing the pedal from time to time. With cars being such a prevalent culture in everyday life, especially in the US, it’s worth wondering what it would take for car companies to once and for all settle the argument of safety versus freedom.
Further reading:
NY Daily News
https://www.nydailynews.com/autos/u-s-speedometers-show-unreachable-speeds-create-nascar-like-illusion-article-1.1275934
NBC News
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/your-next-car-may-not-allow-you-speed-highway-n992606
Fortune
https://fortune.com/2021/11/04/car-crashes-speeding-deaths-traffic-fatalities/
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/dec/1...
- Title
- Where New York's 14 Million Tons of Trash Go - NYC Revealed
- Runtime
- 10:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Many things come to mind when thinking about New York City, but how the city deals with its garbage is usually not one of them. New Yorkers produce over 14 million tons of trash each year — and a combination of city agencies and private companies work daily to haul away what New Yorkers don't want.
Join Cheddar & CuriosityStream as we explore the unique histories and modern challenges, defining the future of each of New York City's one-of-a-kind infrastructure systems, in NYC Revealed.
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- Title
- Why The Human Shoulder Is A Design Disaster - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 6:55
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Shoulder injuries are one of the most common orthopedic injuries – and they're also one of the most commonly ignored. But chimpanzees, with whom we share nearly 99% of our DNA, don’t encounter the same issues we do. So why are human shoulders such a design disaster? Well, we can trace the answer back to a very particular moment in our evolution.
Further Reading:
Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes, Dr. Nathan Lents
www.amazon.com/Human-Errors-Panorama-Glitches-Pointless/dp/1328974693
The Mercury News:
https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/02/04/human-shoulders-evolved-to-throw-some-better-than-others/
John Hopkins Medicine
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/shoulder-pain-and-problems
Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-the-human-body-evolved-to-throw-fastballs-2953790/
University...
- Title
- The Truth About "Rising" Male Infertility - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Among all the other events of the last few years, you may have missed this one: Spermageddon. This is the fun name for the idea that sperm counts among mainly ‘Western’ men are in freefall. The Spermageddon hype began with the publication of a 2017 study showing a nearly 60% drop in overall sperm counts in men living in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
But four years later, it seems that Spermageddon has been overblown. By a lot. And all that hype has obscured the real issue behind declining male fertility.
Further reading:
Human Reproduction Update [original “Spermageddon” study]
https://academic.oup.com/humupd/article/23/6/646/4035689
Human Fertility [2021 rebuttal study]
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14647273.2021.1917778?journalCode=ihuf20
Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/scientists-finally-unravel-mysteries-sperm-180963578/
- Title
- Introducing "NYC Revealed" - A new docu-series from Cheddar News and CuriosityStream
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- New York City is known for its collection of landmarks, a sprawling skyline, and as the financial epicenter of the globe. But perhaps the most extraordinary aspect of New York is something far less celebrated: Its unrivaled network of infrastructure systems working in unison to keep the city breathing.
Systems that can process twelve thousand tons of trash, treat 1.3 billions gallons of wastewater, and light the lamps of millions of buildings every day.
Join Cheddar & CuriosityStream as we explore the unique histories and modern challenges, defining the future of each of these one-of-a-kind systems, in NYC Revealed.
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- Title
- The Real Reason American Colleges Look (Way) Older Than They Are - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- When you take a look at American universities, you’ll find one thing most have in common, besides crazy high tuitions. If you look closely, you’ll notice that most of them look quite similar – like they’re straight out of the Middle Ages. Funny thing is, most of these school were established in the 1800s. So if these universities aren't as old...why is their architecture?
Further reading:
The Atlantic:
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/09/how-gothic-architecture-took-over-the-american-college-campus/279287/
Princeton Magazine:
http://www.princetonmagazine.com/princeton-universitys-gothic-love-affair/
Loyola University Maryland
https://www.loyola.edu/academics/history/architecture/cga
The Chicago Maroon
https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2020/3/3/gothic-studio-gang/
The Los Angeles Times:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-ca-cm-building-...
- Title
- These Maps Make Your Internet Worse - Cheddar Explains
- Runtime
- 8:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- If you’ve ever struggled with a slow home internet connection or mobile data download in the United States, you’re not alone. Despite mobile and internet companies claiming to have “the best nationwide coverage,” or whatever it is they say in those ads, millions of Americans still lack access to reliable, high-speed internet. But you may be surprised to learn who the real culprit behind this ongoing issue is: flawed, overly-optimistic government maps.
Further reading:
Github
https://github.com/microsoft/USBroadbandUsagePercentages/commit/44bb4ab09a0b04b1ed1fd0a981abf873b3c18571#diff-b335630551682c1[…]c6bf87428ed5106870f5
FCC Broadband Data
https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData/consumers
The Federal Communications Commission
https://fcc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6c1b2e73d9d749cdb7bc88a0d1bdd25b
https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/reports/broadband-progress-reports/2015-broadband-prog...
