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.

First, Flora uncovers a feud about butterflies. Then, a question from the Help Line about aircraft patrol.
Flora stages a fact intervention with Prashanth.
The history of the world’s most iconic movie scream.
Invisible actors create worlds of sound in everything you watch - from Jaws to The Wire.
Tips for being the #1 guest in the history of the universe. Plus, prunes.
Self-service began in a Piggly Wiggly 100 years ago. How’d it become a way of life?
Flora answers questions from the help line about an armadillo paradox and the DaVinci Code of pasta.
Bonus: Zombie Flamingo Oct. 30, 2017
Flora continues to champion the flamingo.
Six O'Clock Soundtrack Oct. 23, 2017
How TV news got a score.
Who Killed Cargo Shorts? Oct. 16, 2017
Flora and fact buddy Prashanth talk about spiders, which leads to a cargo short investigation.
Bill Nye the Science Guy introduces us to an obscure historical figure. Plus, we revisit the eclipse.
The ELT Help Line Sept. 18, 2017
Flora and Katherine answer questions from listeners.
Chair, Misunderstood July 3, 2017
Learning to love a viral piece of furniture.
Dewey Decimal Drama June 26, 2017
The trouble with the library cataloging system. Plus, slug-gate.
Flora learns facts about the flamingo that change her. #YESflamingo
The Society on Your Face June 12, 2017
Get to know your most intimate animal companions. They already know a lot about you.
Rummaging through the nation's attic to find out what the government stores and why.
This Is an Activation May 22, 2017
A weird night in Dallas leads us to ask: what kinds of emergency systems are all around us?
What does it take to eradicate a disease from the planet? Plus, the horrifying hunting habits of weasels.
The Senate Whisperer May 1, 2017
How rules can keep us from descending into chaos.