No Such Thing As A Fish 500: No Such Thing As A Cougar Called Jeff
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Oct 12, 2023 In their 500th episode, the hosts discuss cougars, crocs, digits, and David. They explore collapsing when tilted forward and the limitations of shoe measurements. They talk about rare conditions impacting piano playing, the life of Cougar Annie and a giant crocodile in captivity. They also touch on how crocodiles are attracted to crying babies and share a personal encounter with a giant house spider.
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Cleaning Michelangelo's David
- Michelangelo's David was cleaned every two months using a special backpack vacuum cleaner designed for statues.
- A decade-long debate included arguments whether to wash or dry clean the statue due to risks of damage from traditional wet cleaning methods.
Is Thumb a Finger?
- Whether thumbs are considered fingers varies even among medical professionals, causing confusion in finger surgery.
- Using specific finger names like index or ring finger removes ambiguity in medical and scientific contexts.
Cougar Annie's Frontier Saga
- Cougar Annie was famous for killing over 60 cougars to clear land for habitation on Vancouver Island.
- She advertised twice for a younger husband and successfully managed land and family under challenging frontier conditions.