The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week Roman Water Fights, Pet Squirrels, Perpetual Pre-Singing
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Mar 12, 2025 Vinny Thomas, a comedian and animal enthusiast recently seen in 'You're Cordially Invited', joins the conversation. They delve into the quirks of Victorian-era pet squirrels and the amusing notion of keeping exotic pets. The hosts also cover the Roman Colosseum's water battles, revealing the dramatic logistics behind those events. Additionally, they explore how chewing gum can prevent 'pre-singing' and act as a mental aid, discussing its fascinating history and health implications.
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Chewing Gum Stops Earworms
- Chewing gum can interrupt the subvocalization process that causes songs to get stuck in our heads.
- This jaw movement disrupts nerve signals, helping to clear annoying earworms faster.
Modern Gum Ingredients and Benefits
- Most modern chewing gums contain petroleum-based products and rubbers common in industrial uses.
- Despite these, sugar-free gum benefits teeth by increasing saliva and may reduce stress and improve alertness.
Squirrels as Colonial Pets
- In colonial America, squirrels were popular pets, even among wealthy families like Benjamin Franklin’s.
- Care literature and portraits depicted squirrels as pets despite their wild nature and difficulty to domesticate.