Every Little Thing

by Gimlet · · ·

Why do we cry? Did cavemen really carry clubs? Can swearing make you stronger? On ELT, you call with a question, we find you an answer. Our helpline is open 24-7. Call 833-RING-ELT or send an audio message to elt@gimletmedia.com.

ELT exposes one of the most impressive butts in the animal kingdom. Plus, the roots of the Bloomin' Onion.
Plus, real-life unconventional Lassie stories
Plus, koala fingerprints, lobster pee and other hot facts.
How to Spot a Spy July 16, 2018
Plus, a tribute to the bedazzled sausage of the desert southwest, and more fun with pirates.
Some birds can fashion tools and create tiny works of art, so why do we always underestimate their bird brains?
With fact buddy Prashanth Venkat.
Pirate historian Laura Sook Duncombe tells us about the golden age of pirates. Plus, a tunnel follow up with Dr. Mole: where do the emergency exists in underwater tunnels go?
Plus, learn how to lie like a dad.
Plus, flamingos are in a league of their own.
Is your roommate trying to kill you? Learn how to spot the tell-tale signs of a psychopath.
Plus, a look at lottery history, and your strangest raffle winnings.
Why Does Popcorn Pop? May 7, 2018
A kid caller pops the question: How does popcorn pop? Plus, the uncomfortable truth about baby corn.
Plus, how to pee in zero-G.
One man is to blame. Plus, vanity plates in the wild: IC A GR8 PL8.
Underwater Tunnels: HOW? April 9, 2018
How they get that tunnel under there. Plus, a centuries-old scientific debate: why ice is slippery.
Plus, dog clothes: where did they come from?
Listener Mack asked about the unfamous people who fill empty seats at the Oscars.
Why do we get goosebumps from music and other emotional experiences?
No, really - how old is he?
Plus: which came first, the vacuum or the carpet?