370: No Such Thing As George Clooney In A Blackcurrant Suit
Apr 23, 2021
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Topics include sexism for babies, international coffee conflicts, a political Corrector gone mad, cooking eggs in various ways, the historical significance of chef hats, babies' cry perception and gender expectations, Ethiopian coffee ceremonies and origins, a stolen coffee plant seedling, Looney Tunes hands, Melitta Benz and the coffee filter, Ribena as an energy drink, eccentric behavior and controversial relationships, and Roman graffiti.
Men perceive the pain levels of babies based on their gender, potentially influencing how much care is given to crying babies.
Alexander the Corrector was an eccentric figure who carried a sponge to erase offensive graffiti and wrote a concordance to the Bible.
Ethiopian coffee ceremonies are a significant part of life, lasting up to three hours and deeply ingrained in their culture.
Deep dives
The 100 ways to cook an egg and the 100 folds of a chef's hat
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss interesting facts about eggs and the significance of the folds in a chef's hat. One fact mentioned is that the 100 folds in a chef's hat represent the 100 ways in which you can cook an egg. They engage in a light-hearted conversation about different cooking methods, such as scrambling, frying, baking, and even coddling eggs. They also touch on unique egg recipes like the 1000-year egg which is considered a delicacy despite its strong and distinct taste.
Perceptions of baby cries based on gender
The podcast explores a study that reveals how men perceive the pain levels of babies based on their gender. The study found that when men are played the sound of a crying baby, they believe that a boy is in more pain than a girl, even though before puberty, the cries of boys and girls are indistinguishable. The hosts delve into the societal implications of this perception, suggesting that it may influence how much attention and care is given to crying babies based on their gender.
Unusual and quirky habits of Alexander the Corrector
The podcast features the eccentric figure of Alexander the Corrector, an 18th-century grammarian and bookseller. Known for his idiosyncrasies, Alexander carried a sponge with him wherever he went to erase offensive graffiti that he came across. The hosts also mention Alexander's most notable accomplishment, writing a concordance to the Bible, an index that covers every single word in the King James Bible except common words like 'and' and 'of'. They highlight his dedication and unique interests, making him an intriguing and unconventional character of his time.
Babies babbling in sign language
Babies of deaf parents who speak sign language babble in sign language. They make sign gestures that resemble words, practicing and trying to learn it. Baby sign language can be taught to babies from around six months onwards to communicate their needs.
Ethiopian coffee ceremonies
In Ethiopia, coffee ceremonies are a significant part of life and can last up to three hours. The first hour involves roasting and grinding the coffee, followed by sitting together for conversations and debates. These ceremonies can occur three times a day, especially in rural areas. The coffee ceremonies are deeply ingrained in Ethiopian culture and have historical legends associated with them, such as the story of the three goats who are believed to have invented coffee.