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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

69 - The Past Times with Jon Dore

Apr 6, 2024
Comedian Jon Dore joins Dave and Gareth to dive into historical oddities like poop drawers and odd etiquette rules, exploring challenges faced by Chinese immigrants in the 1893 economic depression and discussing family dynamics and comedic timing.
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  • William Kemp danced 110 miles from London to Norwich, entertaining voyagers with lectures while talking in his sleep.
  • James Whitcomb Riley entertained fellow travelers by unconsciously repeating his lecture while talking loudly in his sleep.

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Dancing Marathon from London to Norwich

A man named William Kemp danced from London to Norwich, a distance of 110 miles, for 40 hours, accompanied by a decreasing number of followers. Despite having to repeat the dance due to losing his overseer in the crowd, he completed the journey to entertain his fellow voyagers by repeating one of his lectures while talking loudly in his sleep.

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