A Problem Squared 124 = Dangerous Angling and Harmonious Wrangling
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Dec 22, 2025 Dive into the intriguing concept of the 'Angle of Death' and how it connects with tetraphobia! Discover the art of cider-making as the hosts share their backyard apple press adventures. Tune in for practical solutions to church music filing woes, like genre folders and inventive sorting strategies. Enjoy festive banter, creative studio names from listener submissions, and a sneak peek at their upcoming Christmas card. Plus, don't miss the taste test of defrosted apple juice, sparking a discussion about yeast and juice characteristics!
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Backyard Cider Experiment
- Matt Parker had an apple glut and bought a home cider press kit to use excess apples.
- He and friends pressed, fermented with and without added yeast, and will compare the results after bottling.
Tasting Fresh Pressed Apple Juice
- Beck and Matt sampled freshly pressed mystery-apple juice during the recording and liked its fresh taste.
- They left pips in the press and joked about cyanide but enjoyed the result.
Tetraphobia Shapes Numbering Choices
- Many Asian cultures avoid the number four due to tetraphobia because its pronunciation resembles 'death.'
- This influences phone numbers, addresses, and building floor numbering in places like Hong Kong and Japan.