87: Rory McIlroy's (blank)
Lateral with Tom Scott
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Historical Bird Tactics and Antique Wood Reuse
The chapter explores training seagulls to spot submarines during wartime, reflecting on the now-obsolete strategy of using birds in military tactics. It also delves into the extinction of mature chestnut trees in the US and the creative reuse of antique chestnut wood in crafting valuable items. The discussion navigates through the financial aspects of old furniture, potential chestnut fraud, and the significance of pre-fungus wood in creating historical pieces like a chestnut barrel for aging whiskey.
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