No Such Thing As A Fish Little Fish: If You Believe What the Government Tells You
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Jan 4, 2026 In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into bizarre listener facts, including the surprising connection between Buzz Aldrin and the Wright brothers. They explore an outrageous New Zealand spy scandal involving lost pies and a spicy magazine. The conversation takes a turn to Mount Everest's waste problem, dubbed the 'poop slide.' There's a fascinating revelation about CGI recycling in Jurassic Park and Inuit remedies for snow blindness using lice. Throughout, new custodians of quirky facts are appointed, adding to the podcast's charm!
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Person Lived Through Two Historic Flights
- Kanetanika allegedly lived through the Wright brothers' first flight and Mars' Ingenuity helicopter flight, spanning 1903–2022.
- The hosts marvel that she likely didn't care about either historic event despite living through both.
Spy Briefcase Found By A Child
- A New Zealand spy lost a briefcase in 1981 that a 10-year-old found, revealing identity cards, appointment letters, pies and porn.
- The discovery by the boy, son of a journalist, blew the spy's cover wide open.
Everest's Hidden Sanitation Crisis
- Mount Everest faces a major human waste problem, with feces melting into water sources and forming rolling 'poo boulders'.
- Climbers now use sealed chemical bags to remove waste and limit contamination.