Welcome to another episode of The Fast Fact!Today, we're diving into the fascinating topic of the speed of light, a fundamental concept that has revolutionised our understanding of the universe.We all know light zips through space at an incredible pace, approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. But what's truly astonishing is that this speed is a constant, no matter how fast you're moving, or how fast the source of light is traveling.Unlike a ball thrown while running, light’s speed remains unchanged, a principle at the core of Einstein's theory of special relativity.We'll explore how groundbreaking experiments, like the Mickelson-Morley experiment, debunked prior assumptions and highlighted the interplay between space and time.These revelations are not just theoretical, they play a crucial role in modern technologies, such as GPS, ensuring pinpoint accuracy with the universe's constant in mind.So join us as we shed light on this cosmic constant that reshapes our reality!

Welcome to another episode of The Fast Fact!Today, we're diving into the fascinating topic of the speed of light, a fundamental concept that has revolutionised our understanding of the universe.We all know light zips through space at an incredible pace, approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. But what's truly astonishing is that this speed is a constant, no matter how fast you're moving, or how fast the source of light is traveling.Unlike a ball thrown while running, light’s speed remains unchanged, a principle at the core of Einstein's theory of special relativity.We'll explore how groundbreaking experiments, like the Mickelson-Morley experiment, debunked prior assumptions and highlighted the interplay between space and time.These revelations are not just theoretical, they play a crucial role in modern technologies, such as GPS, ensuring pinpoint accuracy with the universe's constant in mind.So join us as we shed light on this cosmic constant that reshapes our reality!

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The Speed of Light

Today, we reveal a surprising historical fact about Cleopatra, the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Cleopatra lived closer in time to the modern era, specifically the invention of the iPhone in 2007, than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which was completed around 2,580 BC. This intriguing comparison underscores the vastness of historical timelines and challenges our perceptions of ancient history.

Today, we reveal a surprising historical fact about Cleopatra, the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Cleopatra lived closer in time to the modern era, specifically the invention of the iPhone in 2007, than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, which was completed around 2,580 BC. This intriguing comparison underscores the vastness of historical timelines and challenges our perceptions of ancient history.

Cleopatra, the Great Pyramid and the iPhone

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How long is a jiffy? Is it longer than a bit, a flash, a moment or a sec? You'll find out today.

How long is a jiffy? Is it longer than a bit, a flash, a moment or a sec? You'll find out today.

Jiffy

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Do you like learning new things, but find that you've got no time? We're serving up interesting facts, really quickly - in a podcast. Very short, entirely random.

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The Speed of Light

Cleopatra, the Great Pyramid and the iPhone

Octopus

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