No Such Thing As A Fish 604: No Such Thing As Crown Jewels For The Cookie Monster
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Oct 9, 2025 
Comedian Melanie Bracewell shares hilarious insights on everything from biscuit tins to traffic quirks. She reveals Melbourne's clever tunnel 'racing' lights that ease congestion and discusses New Zealand's unique biscuit tin lottery for selecting member bills. The hosts dive into fascinating facts about how ants navigate traffic jams and even the amusing history of wartime treasures hidden in biscuit tins. Plus, Melanie wows everyone by reciting nearly 50 digits of pi. It's a fun blend of humor and intriguing tidbits!
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Use Pace Lights To Smooth Traffic
- Drive at a consistent pace to prevent stop-start congestion in tunnels.
- Follow the moving green lights system guidance to keep traffic flowing and reduce breakdowns.
Waterfall Stop Sign For Overheight Trucks
- Dan and Melanie describe Sydney tunnel systems that force high trucks to stop with a waterfall and projected stop sign.
- Melanie jokes about hiring a truck to test it during a visit, illustrating how striking the system is.
Pub-Quiz Signs Keep Drivers Alert
- Queensland uses roadside pub-quiz signs to keep long-distance drivers engaged and alert.
- Simple trivia on signs reduces monotony and may improve attentiveness across huge driving stretches.
