Fiya's Trivia
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Just about everything under the sun. And beyond!
Started the podcast for my nieces and nephew but making it open. Meant for 8 to 16 year olds but it has fun and interesting topics so really anyone can listen and learn.
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The Quantum Quest
March 02, 2024 01:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBImagine a world where particles can be in multiple places at the same time, where cats can be both alive and dead at the same time (thanks to Schrödinger for that thought!), and where looking at something can actually change what happens! Sounds like a sci-fi movie right? But guess what, this is the reality of the quantum world! Listen in to learn some quantum concepts and how it affects our day to day life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxi...
The Magic of Houdini
February 03, 2024 01:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode we unlock the secrets of a legendary wizard of the past - the one and only Harry Houdini! You get a glimpse of the secrets behind the Chinese water torture cell and the Milk can escape. He turned magic into a heart-pounding spectacle, blending danger, excitement and a touch of the extra ordinary! His magic continues forever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Inflation - the good, bad and ugly
January 06, 2024 01:30 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBHave you ever felt that the value of your money is decreasing and that the same amount of money buys you a lot less today than earlier? That my friends, is inflation. Did you know that Zimbabwe had an inflation of 79.6 billion %?! And in Venezuela people needed wheelbarrows of cash just to buy groceries! Japan had a different problem - they had negative inflation or deflation. Listen to this episode to understand what causes inflation and what can be done to control it. Also learn about some...
The mystery and magic of Coca cola
December 01, 2023 18:30 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode we explore the world-wide phenomenon that is Coca cola, and uncover the secrets behind its 125 years old legendary formula. The recipe is such a secret, that it is divided into two parts and kept in high security vaults! Coca cola's logo is one of the most recognized symbols on the planet! Today, it is available in every country in the world except Cuba and North Korea. Listen in, to learn many more interesting trivia! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...
Kings and Queens of the 21st century
November 04, 2023 01:34 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBAre Kings & Queens a thing of the past? Well, not quite! In the 21st century, there are 43 sovereign states in the world with a Monarch as the head of state. In this episode we learn about the various types of monarchies, the countries ruled by monarchs and learn about some of the most extra-ordinary and influential royal figures of this century. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Random acts of kindness
October 07, 2023 02:33 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBRandom acts of kindness, whether to family and friends or to complete strangers, not only gives joy to the receiver, but also the giver. Infact, many a times the giver feels more joy! Small things that don't cost much can make someone's day or uplift their mood. Listen to this episode to hear heart warming examples of random acts of kindness. Hope it inspires you to spread some joy around you and make the world a better place! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
Teachers: Shaping the future
September 02, 2023 02:17 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe best teachers not only impact knowledge, but also inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential. Their impact on students' lives often goes beyond academic and professional development. A teacher is not just a teacher, but a mentor, a friend, a guide, who sees the potential in you when you yourself cannot see it. Listen to this episode to hear about some truly inspiring teachers and some amazing student teacher relationships. And you will appreciate the incredible power of...
World Economic Forum - Unmasking the Super heroes of Global Impact
August 04, 2023 01:42 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBWorld Economic Forum --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Kumbh mela the most phenomenal spiritual party
July 01, 2023 01:19 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBKumbh mela is one of the most fascinating Hindu festivals and the largest peaceful gathering of human beings on Earth! The Purna kumbh is celebrated in 4 cities in rotation all of which are on the banks of a river - Allahabad or Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain. Legend has it that when the Gods and Demons were fighting over a Kumbh or a pot of Amrit (nectar of immortality), the nectar fell on these 4 cities. It is said that 200 million people from all over the world attended the 2019 Ku...
Processed food - To eat or Not to eat
June 03, 2023 01:38 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWith our lives getting busier, it is so easy and convenient to get ready to eat packaged foods and munch on chips and other packaged snacks. These are called processed foods which are modified in some way - mechanically, chemically or thermally. This is usually done to increase the shelf life of the product, improve the texture and add flavor. During processing, unhealthy fats, preservatives, additives, like sugar and sodium are added to the food. In this episode we talk about the pros and co...
Pass life on - Organ donation
May 06, 2023 02:05 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBHundreds of thousands of people die every year in India, even though their lives could have been saved if someone else who dies had donated their organs. People of all ages, irrespective of gender, blood group, skin color etc. can donate their organs. Each person has the potential to save up to 8 lives. And yet, only 0.08% of people have registered to be organ donors. Many people don't because they feel they are too old or not fit. In this episode we bust many myths and share how one can regi...
Every breath you take
April 02, 2023 05:29 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOne of the most basic functions of the human body, breathing not only fuels the body with oxygen, it can also clear a foggy mind and help strengthen muscles. It is not called "the breath of life" for nothing. Yet few people learn how to breathe in a way that allows the body to function the way it should. We don't realize just how important breathing is to our physical and mental health. In this episode, we learn about Pranayama the ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices...
It's never too late to follow your dreams
March 04, 2023 01:24 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAt what age are you supposed to forget about your dreams? How old is too old to do something new? Short answer: Never! In this episode we learn about Harland Sanders who first franchised a KFC outlet at 62, Mani aunty who transformed her hobby into a successful business at 88, Harry Bernstein who became a successful author at 96, Boman Irani who got his big break in movies at 44, Gladys Burrill who completed a marathon at 92, and more such inspirational stories. After listening to these stori...
All that glitters is Gold!
February 04, 2023 03:33 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBDid you know that Gold is not formed on Earth but has come from outer space? And that 85% of gold ever mined is still in circulation? Or that 75% of Indian households own gold in some form or the other, making Indian the largest holder of the precious metal in the world? Now Indians have this fascination for the yellow metal and India's love for gold is as ancient as its culture. In this episode we learn more about the metal, where it comes from, why it is so valuable, the gold standard and a...
Mariana trench - the deepest place on Earth
January 07, 2023 06:22 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMost of us know that Mount Everest is the tallest place on Earth. But do you know which is the deepest place on Earth? It is the Mariana trench in the western Pacific ocean and is 11km or 36000 feet deep! It was created when two tectonic plates crashed into each other. Humans have explore the Mariana trench for the same reasons as we have explore space - to see if there is life out there. But though thousands have summitted Everest, only 3 divers have explored the Challenger Deep which is the...
Santa Claus is coming to town!
December 03, 2022 10:50 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBChristmas is around the corner and the Christmas spirit is in the air. And children are looking forward to Santa Claus and his gifts! But Santa Claus and gifting is a recent phenomenon. In this episode we learn about the various characters from history that Santa is influenced from, Santa's official home in Lapland, Finland, about climbing down the chimney and reindeer and a lot more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Koh-i-noor the cursed diamond
November 05, 2022 01:45 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOf all the diamonds in the world, the Kohinoor is by far the most famous with truck loads of drama! According to folklore, a Hindu description warns that "He who owns this diamond will own the world, but, will also know all its misfortunes". Only God or a woman can wear it with impunity. Throughout history, the cursed diamond traded hands and caused the fall of many kingdoms. Brothers set against brothers; sons overthrowing their fathers; the history and lives of rulers who owned the Kohinoor...
Martial Arts
October 01, 2022 02:05 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBI grew up watching a lot of Martial Arts movies starring Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan whose flying kicks and quick reflexes seemed to defy the laws of physics and I was so in awe of them. And there is a cool quotient that gets associated with people who practice Martial Arts. This episode is about the history and different types of Martial Arts and how India played a role in one of the most popularly known Chinese Martial Art form. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Bucket list
September 03, 2022 04:03 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe idea behind a bucket list is, as they say in the movie with the same title, to create a list of things you hope to do before you "kick the bucket", basically before you die. Many people will live their entire lives without having any idea of what they really want. They follow society's conventions like getting a job, getting married, having children, buying a house, because that is what they are "supposed to do". A bucket list helps you focus on things you like to do; those things that gi...
Do parallel universes exist?
August 06, 2022 01:14 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBOur Universe is unimaginably big with billions of galaxies and stars in it. But is there anything beyond what we can see and know? Science fiction and even some scientists believe that there could be an infinite number of universes called parallel universes that exist alongside ours, with anything from small differences in events to entirely different rules of Physics! This idea has references in religion and mythology as well. As well as many movies and books like Spiderman, Dr. Who, Star Tr...
Turning Adversity into Opportunity
July 02, 2022 13:23 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWe're faced with so many adverse situations in our life. Some of us just sit back and curse, give up or blame fate or someone else. But there are some who take charge, see the opportunity in the problem and make the most of it. We will learn about a few such inspiring people who see prospects where others only see problems who turn adversity into opportunity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Hallyu - The Korean Wave
June 18, 2022 10:47 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBHallyu is a Chinese term which literally means "Korean Wave" referring to the global craze for Korean culture. It is a collective term used to refer to the phenomenal growth of Korean culture including everything from movies, music, drama, to online games and cuisine. It is a way for Korea to develop its soft power. Dramas like Crash Landing on You, movies like Parasite, bands like BTS and the extreme popularity of their songs like Butter and Dynamite have made Hallyu the phenomenon it is tod...
Lucid dreaming
June 04, 2022 01:59 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBWe all dream almost everyday, but while dreaming, we don't really know it's a dream. Lucid dreams are those where you "know" that you are dreaming while you are asleep and dreaming! You're aware that the events flashing through your brain aren't really happening. But the dream feels vivid and real. You may even be able to control how the action unfolds, as if you're directing a movie in your sleep! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Superheroes!
May 21, 2022 00:42 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBMost of us love reading superhero books and watching superhero movies. Many even secretly dream of having superpowers and saving the world! In this episode we learn about the history of super heroes, what qualities they have and why we love them. Hear about the super powers of Superman, Batman, Phantom, Spiderman, Hulk, Ironman, their backgrounds the costumes they wear and how they help the world around them. There are a few interesting Indian super heroes too. But superheroes make mistakes t...
Plastic is not fantastic
May 07, 2022 05:47 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOur planet is bogged down by the weight of plastic we humans have used and discarded over generations. Plastic's wide range of unique properties has made it indispensable, but single use plastics account for 40% of the plastic made each year. And the amount of plastic made in the first 10 years of this century is more than what was produced in the entire last century, most of which is landfilled and will remain on earth for centuries. Plastics pollute soil water and air resulting in severe he...
The Road Best Traveled
April 23, 2022 02:59 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBI am an avid traveler, rather a travel addict! I have traveled extensively across the globe visiting 35 countries across 5 continents. In this episode I share interesting anecdotes and things that travel has taught me. The kindness of people, the wonder of nature the astuteness of the human mind that can be experienced in the magnificent man made monuments, the mind numbing cruelty of a dictator, art, music, food, culture, adventure, you name it. Travel gives you an opportunity to experience ...
Sol, our magnificent Sun!
April 02, 2022 01:56 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBA big bang happened 13.8 billion years ago and that was the birth of our Universe which expanded from a dot to several billion kilometers in a few minutes! After 400 million years, the first stars and galaxies were formed. And about 4.6 billion years ago, our sun was born from the remnants of a supernova explosion of another star. and then all the planets and the solar system was formed. We also learn a lot of fun facts about the Sun. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...
Can children make a difference in the world?
March 19, 2022 02:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBWhen we think of people who have made a huge impact to the world, we often think of adults. But young people can - and often do - make a serious impact on the world. Greta Thunberg got worldwide attention with more than 2 million children following her footsteps at 15. She has appeared in Times magazine as person of the year and has motivated young people and even governments to take action to save the planet. Malala Yousafzai is a passionate advocate for women's right to education and is the...
Interesting customs around the world
March 05, 2022 01:32 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBIn the thousands of years since civilization began, human beings have come up with thousands of different cultures and along with it, rituals and customs. And there are some weird and unusual customs and traditions in almost every part of the world. Like people throwing overripe tomatoes at each other in Spain, in Denmark people who are single at 25 get covered from head to tow in cinnamon, in Thailand they have a lavish buffet for monkeys, people in Nicaragua use their lips instead of finger...
Technologies of the Future!
February 19, 2022 01:32 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBIn the last few decades, technology has seen an exponential growth. The number of new inventions is staggering and some of them seem almost like science fiction! Some of the technologies in the making that will make lives easier and change our world forever are - Flying Cars, Robot butlers and friends, 3D printed food, smart toilet that analyzes your poop, lab grown meat and dairy, energy storing bricks, artificial eyes, sweat powered watches and more. The future is coming, sooner than you th...
The Tata Legacy
February 05, 2022 02:55 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBFor more than 150 years, Tata group has been synonymous with India's nation building project venturing into automobiles, software, chemicals, steel, hotels, energy and many more. All of this was built by 3 key visionaries - Jamsetji, JRD and Ratan Tata. But what is more important is they did this with humanity philanthropy and ethics at its core. And 66% of the wealth of Tata group is held by Tata Trust, and the money is used for charity and philanthropy. Tatas have changed the lives of billi...
World War II
January 22, 2022 03:03 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBThe world's most devastating war that involved almost every part of the world, that left 60 to 75 million dead. And a war that changed the world and that changed history like no other event. Learn about Adolf Hitler, one of the main characters of this war and why he started the war, how countries aligned to the two sides of the war - Allies and Axis - the most important battles, war on Indian soil, the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing, how the war ended, the financial and social cost of the war...
Perseverance Pays Off!
January 08, 2022 12:58 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBMany of us have big dreams, goals and ambitions for our life and career. But all too often, we face one small setback and we give it all up. But failure is often a precursor to success and the famous quote "If at first you don't succeed, then try, try and try again, until you succeed" is what we should live by. Listen to some amazing examples of people who faced many failures, but never gave up. They exemplify perseverance and will inspire us to overcome obstacles and conquer our goals. Hear ...
Fingerprints - There's no one like you!
December 25, 2021 03:40 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MBThere are so many things that make you unique, the way you walk, smile, your values, thoughts, ideas. But there's something about each one of us that no one in the world has and that is our fingerprints. Fingerprints are even more unique than DNA - even though identical twins can have the same DNA, they cannot have the same fingerprints. Learn about what makes finger prints unique, the main patterns, and how fingerprints are used in crime investigation. Also learn about an interesting 30 year...
Indian Armed Forces
December 11, 2021 02:12 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBThe sense of security that all of us feel is thanks to our Armed Forces who guard our borders all year round. Indian military is the second largest in the world with third largest defence budget and ranking fourth in terms of military might in the world! This episode is about the Indian army, navy, Air force. the structure of the Army, various ranks, the decorations given to the officers for their bravery and courage, the wars we have fought and won and the weapons we have. You can also know ...
Sportsmanship
November 20, 2021 01:36 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBWe all idolize our sporting heroes and make them demi gods. And while winning is fun and important, more important is being fair, playing with integrity and exhibiting good sportsmanship. In this episode we talk about some real examples of great sportsmanship and a few ugly ones. You can decide for yourself what kind of a person you would like to be after listening to the interesting anecdotes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Billionaire Club - The Giving Pledge
November 12, 2021 01:59 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Giving Pledge is a movement of Philanthropists who commit to giving a majority of their wealth to charitable causes. Started by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet in 2010, today more than 200 billionaires across 27 countries have joined the Pledge. Some, like Bill Gates have pledged 99% of their wealth. Some famous people who are part of the pledge are Elon Musk, Azim Premji, Mark Zuckerberg, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and others. Listen in to hear about what motivates these people to give away so muc...
Most dangerous WW II Spy!
October 24, 2021 05:34 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWorld War II's most dangerous spy was a woman with a wooden leg! Virginia Hall, nicknamed the "limping lady" by the Nazis was the most wanted by Hitler's Third Reich. A pro at undercover warfare, spying and espionage, she lived under a fake name and identity in France. She masterminded spectacular jail breaks for her colleagues who got captured, sent coded messages in news broadcasts and picked up wounded from the roads when Germans were firing machine guns. She later joined the CIA and ther...
Child Prodigies
October 09, 2021 02:10 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBLearn about the wonder kids of the world, some from the past and some from current times. A toddler who published his music at age 5, a mathematical genius who discovered all of Euclid's theorems himself by 12, the youngest chess grandmaster, a self taught genius, a child surgeon and many more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
My idol Elon Musk
September 18, 2021 07:27 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHe is a visionary, he is charismatic, and he is one of the greatest entrepreneurial innovators of our time. He starts companies not just to make money, but for the preservation of the future of the human race. He works in the areas that he has identified as crucial to the future of mankind, like making a home for mankind on another planet! And he has had astounding success. He has defied critics, disrupted industries, and made advances in many frontiers, via his creation of PayPal, Tes...
The secret to a long and happy life!
September 04, 2021 03:31 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBJapan has the world's highest number of centenarians, but even within Japan, residents of the islands of Okinawa live not only the longest, but also the healthiest and happiest. Okinawa is one of 5 places in the world known as blue zones or longevity hotspots. Listen to this episode to learn the secret to their long healthy and happy lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Top Secret Manhattan Project
August 21, 2021 02:15 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBTha Manhattan project built the world's first atomic bomb during World war II. It was such a well kept secret that even the US Vice President did not know about it. Robert Oppenheimer was the chief scientist who quoted a verse from Bhagavad Gita when they first tested the bomb. Two bombs Little Boy and Fat Man completely destroyed the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Survivors are even today suffering from the radiation. Today there are 8 countries who have announced having nuclear ...
Largest living structure on the planet - Great Barrier Reef
August 07, 2021 01:41 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe corals of the Great Barrier Reef are spectacular and of every imaginable color! They look brilliant and the only living thing visible from space! They clone themselves into thousands of copies. 25% of the ocean's species are present in the coral reefs which occupy less than 0.015% of ocean space! But the reefs are dying due to human activity... There are a lot of volunteering opportunities where we can help and make a difference. Listen to the podcast to know more --- Send in a voice m...
World's largest houses
July 24, 2021 04:54 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBAn Indian owns the largest house in the world which is valued at more than a billion dollars! These houses or rather mansions are soaked in luxury with gold embellishments, marbles, crystals, helipads, acres of gardens, garages with the fanciest cars and rooms that run in 50s and 100s - stuff that dreams are made of. Some of the houses have hosted presidents and movie stars and also featured in movies and TV series. And then there are a couple of palaces hearing about them would leave you spe...
Dog - Human's best friend
July 03, 2021 03:12 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBHow and why dogs became human's best friends. They descended from wolves and humans breed them for specific purposes like hunting, farming, herding and even help solve crimes. Learn about different dog breeds. Dogs have also played important roles in movies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Everest the tallest place on Earth
June 20, 2021 01:40 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHighest mountain in the world formed by colliding tectonic plates. It attracts adventurers from all over the world and on average takes 2 months to summit! Learn about the death zone, the traffic jams near the summit, how many people have sumitted and how many died, what it takes to go on the adventure and a lot of interesting trivia! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Extra Terrestrials!
June 05, 2021 02:56 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIs mankind alone in the universe? What is the probability of finding intelligent life in the universe? If there is intelligent life outside Earth, Do they have internet and Swiggy? Learn about the Goldilocks zone extremophiles, radio communication, UFOs and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message
Show me the Money!
May 22, 2021 02:44 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHow did people buy things before money was invented? By bartering! Then we graduated to using IOUs and commodity money aga's finally the Chinese created coins and then notes. The Jews created cheques and then came credit cards. But huge innovations happened once the internet became mainstream. Online payments and mobile wallets are increasing in popularity. And the latest innovation is bitcoins or virtual currency. If you were the President of a new country and had to create a new currency, w...
Walking on the Moon!
May 08, 2021 01:05 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBOn July 16 1968, mankind created history when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon! Several thousand NASA scientists and engineers made JFK's dream come true. The mission was riddled with so many problems and adverse incidents but the team made it and brought back samples of the lunar surface. A major reason for this whole program was competition with the Soviet Union. Neil Armstrong's words when he walked on the moon - That's one step for man and a giant leap for mankind! --- ...
Cuisines of the world
April 17, 2021 06:06 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MBHow humans evolved from sitting on trees eating fruit to making gourmet food, how cooked food made us smart, some popular cuisines like Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Japanese and more and how every region of India has its own ethnic food and dishes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poorvi-daxini/message