Hats All We Know

Hats All We Know

If you are looking to learn both hat related trivia, and non-hat related trivia, the search algorithm has brought you to the correct place. Each week, starting with our "Hat-Fact of the Week", we discuss four (very) different topics we found interesting and hope you will as well, before cap-ing off with a pun.Our hosts, Chris - connoisseur of occult mythologies, and David - proud owner of over of over 170 hats, are brim-ing with excitement to share what they find interesting, and we hope you will too.

Episodes

August 1, 2022 32 mins

We are back with four more random facts. First we start with a court ruling that labeled bees as fish, then we move on to how a Pope possibly caused the Black Plague in Europe. In the second half, we start with fast the US managed to launch an object towards space, and finally why we don't know anything about the Old Kingdom in Egypt. Enjoy!

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In a minor miracle, we are back to the every other week schedule, and it's the 4th of July so what better way to celebrate than talking about America's pastime Baseball! We start with how pitchers and catchers talk to each other during games, followed by the first person to achieve a no hitter. In the second half, we stick with throwing sports and how softball got it's name, before ending on one of the hardest Tour d...

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June 20, 2022 30 mins

We are back with four more random facts. First, David brings us a hat fact about types of fur while Chris gets distracted by Stranger Things. Second, we go back to cryptids and the legend of Mothman in West Virginia. In the second half we start with how the Normandy region of France got its name and finally two French pilots that attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean before Charles Lindbergh. Enjoy! 

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May 30, 2022 31 mins

Back after a month off, we start with a fashion fact about tying ties, then Chris has a fact that may or may not be true and also one that is definitely true. In the second half we talk about why not to gas light and the origin of the term, and lastly how many calories are in a stamp. Enjoy

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April 27, 2022 29 mins

At some point we will figure out our schedule again. But we are back with four more interesting facts. We start off the science of Oreos, then we go to Chris's other obsession besides cryptids, WWII. In the second half David sticks with the WWII theme, and we finish up on how Chicago was raised 14 ft. Enjoy

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April 12, 2022 28 mins

Only a few hours late this week, but we are still here with four more random facts. First we start with sunglasses being kept safely on your hat, before transitioning into what not to wear to job interviews. In the second half we discuss a general lack of sleep for one of us and then the origins of giving a toast. Enjoy!

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March 28, 2022 30 mins

Life got a little busy so this is a week late but we are back with 4 random sports facts. First, what happens to the losing teams merchandise after the championships? Then we discuss March Madness. In the Second half we discuss, pool which is not billiards, and then baseball and fast baseball players. Enjoy

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March 7, 2022 34 mins

Join us for another 4 random facts. This week we start out with hat pins and how long they are allowed to be in Chicago, then we talk about an artist that got the exclusive rights to for a color. In the second half we nerd out as David talks Pokémon's and Chris talks Nessie and forgets which month it is. Enjoy! 

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February 21, 2022 27 mins

Join us for another 4 facts. We first discuss the purpose of the holes on hats, not the movie, second we discuss how an Indiana University professor got a research grant to study memes. In the second half we start with glasses as David chose the theme of eyes, and Chris decided to learn the reported namesake for Bloody Mary's.  Enjoy! 

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February 7, 2022 34 mins

Join us for another 4 random facts. We return to a normal episode this week. First we talk about the origins of Fedora, then we discuss why exactly are bananas curved? In the second half we start off with the science of ice and why it floats before wrapping it up with a little chat on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Enjoy!

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January 24, 2022 39 mins

We are back with some more facts, and this week it's sports. First we discuss the slime hats seen on the Nickelodeon Wild Card NFL game, second we discuss the ongoing African Cup of Nations. In the second half we change it up a bit and discuss sports in 2021 and make some predications that may or may not be wrong already for sports in 2022. Enjoy! 

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January 10, 2022 31 mins

We are back in 2022, Join us as we prepare for national hat day. First we discuss the origins of such a wonderful day, then just how many people are like David and wear a hat everyday. In the second half we start with the Legos and somehow get on fairy tales, and lastly just how much body heat so you lose out of your head. Enjoy! 

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December 27, 2021 32 mins

Well, we have almost made it to 2022. Why not wrap up 2021 with some more facts. First we discuss Runescape and their holiday time hat, then we stick with New Years and the country that gets to celebrate first is said about 100 times incorrectly. In the second half we start with how to stick to your resolutions and finally how does Hallmark make so many Christmas movies. Enjoy!

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December 13, 2021 31 mins

Join us as we go through another 4 facts. We start off with a Star Wars character on the National Cathedral in Washington, then we discuss a new species of animal that was discovered in New York City in the last decade. In the second half we start with a study to see the effects of alcohol on what people think of themselves, and finally we discuss the highest IBU beer brewed. Enjoy!

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November 29, 2021 28 mins

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone. Join us as we go through four more Thanksgiving facts. First we start with the buckle on the Pilgrims hats, followed by the mother of Thanksgiving. Then we get a little high pitched with the helium needed for the Macy's day parade, and finally how a mistake lead to a 1.2 billion dollar industry. Enjoy!

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November 15, 2021 34 mins

Join Us for another episode of 4 random facts, we first start with which US President was responsible for the downfall of the hat industry, then we talk about how smart Americans are with basic science questions. In the second half, we go more complex science with how sap moves up trees, and how you can tell the difference in tears based on their composition. Enjoy!

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November 1, 2021 33 mins

Join us for our Halloween special. We first start off by discussing the hat of a Robinhood costume. Chris gets the spooky started off with an island that black plague victims were sent to, David brightens the mood with popular pet costumes that people buy and finally, just Chris just wants to make sure David is caught up on his unsolved axe murders. Enjoy!

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October 25, 2021 37 mins

Sorry about no episode last week, but we are back with another sports episode. First we discuss the golfer Ben Hogan and his hat, followed by just how aggressive are baseball pitchers in the heat. In the second half, David discusses the lovely sport of shin kicking and its origins, and Chris just couldn't keep F1 out of it, and their cars can drive upside down! Enjoy! 

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October 11, 2021 26 mins

Join us for another round of four amazing facts. First we talk about a hot new fashion item in the bucket hat and its origins, second Chris discusses how the hilarious  city of Portland, Oregon got its name. In the second half of the episode, David goes back to math and stats, with how we store data as DNA, and finally just how much lying we do about the fish that we buy. Enjoy!

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October 4, 2021 27 mins

Join us for another round of 4 facts. This week we start off with the Disney Sorcerer's hat and just how big it truly was. Then Chris learned about a poisonous bird that actually isn't on Australia. In the second half, we talk about how efficient the beeps were for Morse code, and we wrap it up with a happy little fact about Bob Ross. Enjoy! 

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