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Caffeine and History
53:58 - 1:05:05 (11:07)
This podcast explores how the introduction of caffeine contributed to the decline in mortality rate, as well as advancements in medicine and technology, such as time release mechanisms.
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This podcast covers a range of topics including the invention of the bicycle and its impact on efficiency, the dangers of falling prey to ideology and wishful thinking, the possibility of trick photography in the 19th century, and a leading women's rights campaigner of the time.
53:58 - 58:19 (04:21)
Summary
This podcast covers a range of topics including the invention of the bicycle and its impact on efficiency, the dangers of falling prey to ideology and wishful thinking, the possibility of trick photography in the 19th century, and a leading women's rights campaigner of the time.
ChapterCaffeine and History
Episode#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The introduction of tea had a significant impact on the death rate in Britain, as boiling water to brew tea made it safer to drink.
58:19 - 1:02:54 (04:35)
Summary
The introduction of tea had a significant impact on the death rate in Britain, as boiling water to brew tea made it safer to drink. The consumption of tea also led to an increase in productivity, with people becoming more alert during the day, and tax revenues going up.
ChapterCaffeine and History
Episode#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of aniseed balls was discovered to help crqeate time release mechanisms for water-souble fuses by ensuring they remain dry and dissolve at a consistent rate.
1:02:54 - 1:05:05 (02:10)
Summary
The use of aniseed balls was discovered to help crqeate time release mechanisms for water-souble fuses by ensuring they remain dry and dissolve at a consistent rate.