Gimlet Media is retiring the podcast *Surprisingly Awesome* to launch a new series titled *Every Little Thing*, hosted by science journalist Flora Lichtman. This successor show focuses on uncovering the extraordinary facts hidden within ordinary subjects, ranging from the historical sale of alcohol on the floor of Congress to the global consumption rate of 150 KitKat bars every second. Lichtman, who has collaborated with Bill Nye and the New York Times, explores diverse phenomena such as "sick building syndrome" and the existence of ten-inch giant African land snails. The program aims to satisfy deep curiosity through rabbit-hole investigations into niche topics that fundamentally shift a listener's understanding of the world. Scheduled for a Monday release cycle starting April 17th, the show transitions from a search for new hosts into a distinct, standalone project dedicated to the pursuit of "facts and fascination."
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