Little Fish: Reindeer Animal Animal
Summary
Hosts Andrew, James, and Anna discuss listener-submitted facts, including the Old Norse etymology of "reindeer," the Polish national anthem's mention of Sweden, and the Soviet Typhoon submarine's onboard aviary. They also explore Zeppo Marx's invention of the Little Boy bomb clamp, the geological impact of ice ages on London's Thames, and a WWII plan to feminize Hitler with estrogen-laced carrots. The episode concludes with the hosts assigning "custodianship" of various facts to Patreon supporters, ranging from ancient Egyptian erotic papyri to Ernest Shackleton's dog names.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Audio quality issues and welcome
Fact: Etymology of 'Reindeer' and 'Deer'
Fact: National anthems mentioning Sweden
Fact: Continental drift and fingernail growth
Fact: Soviet Typhoon class submarine amenities
Fact: Zeppo Marx and the Little Boy bomb clamp
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Fact: Ice age penetration in North London
Fact: WWII plan to feminize Hitler with carrots
Transition to Club Fish facts
Club Fish: Puddle jumping and fizzy drinks
Club Fish: Badminton shuttlecock feathers
Club Fish: Ancient Egyptian erotic papyri
Club Fish: Cornish Pasty Museum in Mexico
Club Fish: Waking up with fewer clothes
Club Fish: Mining for vintage denim jeans
Club Fish: Did Jesus have a unibrow?
Club Fish: Shackleton's dog names
Outro and goodbye
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