What most people don’t know is that hidden beneath the floor is something completely unexpected… a swimming pool.

Built in 1933 for President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of his physical therapy, the pool remained there for decades before it was eventually covered over and transformed into the Press Briefing Room we know today. And here’s the wild part: the pool structure is still there.

As a former White House officer who walked those halls more than 1,000 times, I’ve stood in that room knowing that just beneath my feet was a piece of White House history that most visitors never hear about.

In Episode 4 of Feed Your Curious, we dive into the fascinating story of the hidden swimming pool beneath one of the most famous rooms in America—and why one missing tile still gives away the secret today.

Because sometimes the most interesting stories aren’t in front of you… they’re hiding right underneath your feet. 🇺🇸🎙️

It sounds like science fiction, but it’s absolutely true.

In this episode of Feed Your Curious, you’ll discover how these remarkable animals use abilities that still outperform some modern technology. Dolphins can detect underwater mines hidden on the ocean floor, while sea lions can locate and track unauthorized swimmers near military ships and harbors.

Why would one of the most advanced militaries in the world rely on marine mammals?

Because sometimes nature builds the perfect tool.

Join me for a fascinating look inside one of the military’s most unusual—and surprisingly effective—programs.

Feed Your Curious is the podcast that helps you learn something unforgettable in just a few minutes.

In this episode of Feed Your Curious, we tell the incredible true story of how a hunting trip, a newspaper cartoon, and one compassionate decision by President Theodore Roosevelt gave the world the teddy bear.

It’s a short story with a big impact—and one your kids will remember long after the episode ends.

Host: @jeffhopecl