Rainbows And How They Work

Rainbows And How They Work

Author: Gary Arndt May 10, 2026 Duration: 14:15
Few things in nature are as instantly recognizable as a rainbow.  For thousands of years, rainbows have inspired myths, religion, art, and science.  Yet behind those bands of color is an extraordinary interaction between sunlight, water, geometry, and the physics of light itself.  From double rainbows to full circular rainbows seen from aircraft, the science behind them is far more fascinating than most people realize.  Learn more about rainbows and how they work on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Newspapers.com Honor the past by uncovering its stories at Newspapers.com  Promo Code EVERYTHINGEVERWHERE Samsara Don’t wait for the next accident to take action. Head to Samsara.com/EVERYTHING ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Audible Listen to Project Hail Mary Audible.com/hailmary Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code DAILY at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com/daily Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each morning, Everything Everywhere Daily arrives with a new, self-contained story or explanation, hosted by Gary Arndt. The scope is intentionally vast, touching on everything from a pivotal moment in ancient history to a curious principle of physics or an overlooked geographical wonder. What ties each episode together is a commitment to clarity and efficiency; these are not meandering lectures but focused narratives that respect your time while expanding your understanding. You might learn about the origins of a common invention one day and delve into the biography of a forgotten explorer the next. This daily podcast operates on the premise that you can find compelling, educational content in any subject, provided it’s presented with genuine curiosity. By weaving together elements of history, science, and geography, the show builds a broader appreciation for how interconnected our world really is. Listening feels like acquiring a series of intriguing conversation starters or finally getting the straightforward background on topics you’ve always wondered about. Gary’s delivery is straightforward and engaging, turning complex ideas into accessible and memorable episodes. It’s designed for anyone with a latent appetite for learning, offering a consistent, digestible dose of knowledge that proves how fascinating the details of our world can be.
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