No Such Thing As Trigger's Stradivarius
Summary
This episode features Dan, Andy, Anna, and James discussing four facts: the theft of a Stradivarius violin by thieves who tried to sell it for £100, the rigorous testing of bear-proof bins using live grizzlies, and Van Gogh’s history of eating paint due to pica. The hosts also explore the science behind Stradivarius sound quality and the psychological impact of owning such instruments.
Topics discussed
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The theft and recovery of a Stradivarius violin
The story behind the 'Messiah' violin's name
The 1980 theft of Roman Totenberg's Stradivarius
Why Stradivarius violins sound so good
Recording the sound of a Stradivarius in Cremona
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Testing bins for bear-proofing with live grizzlies
Standardized testing methods and the 'Will It Blend' ad
Quality control, pea testing, and a phone drop from space
The myth of Van Gogh eating his paint
Van Gogh's early life and career struggles
Van Gogh's posthumous fame and Nazi-looted art
The turbulence in 'The Starry Night' and Van Gogh jokes
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Thomas Hardy's grave proposal and the etymology of 'propose'
Cultural variations of marriage proposals
Outro, sponsorships, and listener contact info
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