No Such Thing As A Fish 504: No Such Thing As Captive Willy
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Nov 9, 2023 They discuss the history of the beep and its association with Sputnik. They explore cultural differences in honking practices and talk about the falling out between Dickens and Collins. They highlight the issue of actors taking away jobs from less attractive actors. They discuss a strange eye condition and ancient divorce reasons. They also talk about the controversial release of Keiko, the whale from 'Free Willy'.
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Beep History Goes Back Centuries
- The beep was not invented in 1957; it existed since the mid-14th century.
- Sputnik's 1957 beep was notable as the first electronic beep broadcast from space, alerting the world to Soviet space advancements.
Gladstone's Binge Reading
- William Gladstone once canceled an evening engagement to binge on Wilkie Collins' 'The Woman in White'.
- This shows even serious figures enjoyed serialized entertainment long before modern TV binges.
Korean Royals Document Everything
- 15th century Korean royals kept extremely detailed records in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.
- Even kings complained about the records, yet this documentation preserved 500 years of history.