In 1919 a brilliant Russian scientist accidentally stumbled onto the first electronic musical instrument in history – the theremin – which you play not by strings, keys, or even percussion, but by moving your hand in the air around it. Prepare to science!

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In 1919 a brilliant Russian scientist accidentally stumbled onto the first electronic musical instrument in history – the theremin – which you play not by strings, keys, or even percussion, but by moving your hand in the air around it. Prepare to science! Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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In 1919 a brilliant Russian scientist accidentally stumbled onto the first electronic musical instrument in history – the theremin – which you play not by strings, keys, or even percussion, but by moving your hand in the air around it. Prepare to science!

Theremins: World's First Electronic Music

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/50f3cbeb-96fb-42fd-8fc5-ae2800263b32/transcript

The only thing more complicated than an atomic clock is researching how they work and then figuring out how to explain it to other people. But believe us, they are fascinating. Even if you don’t care about clocks or atoms you’ll still like this episode.   

The only thing more complicated than an atomic clock is researching how they work and then figuring out how to explain it to other people. But believe us, they are fascinating. Even if you don’t care about clocks or atoms you’ll still like this episode.

Atomic Clocks, Ahoy!

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b9dbfc5d-ec0c-4627-88c4-b164001d7780/transcript

Getting the wind knocked out of you is scary, but passes quickly. Learn exactly what's happening with all that today.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is scary, but passes quickly. Learn exactly what's happening with all that today.

Short Stuff: Getting Winded

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0250c450-2740-46af-8204-b16200dc9c66/transcript

The Village People were a smash hit singing group that came and went in under two years. Then other people performed under that name for several decades. This is their story. 

The Village People were a smash hit singing group that came and went in under two years. Then other people performed under that name for several decades. This is their story.

The Village People Episode

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6113e9f8-6ded-4706-a5ed-b16200286a9b/transcript

Theremins: World's First Electronic Music

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