No Such Thing As A Fish Little Fish: Steam Exploded Donkey Bone Powder
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Nov 2, 2025 In a lively discussion, the hosts delve into the amusing saga of Zoe Hamburger leaving McDonald's UK. They explore the fascinating difference between spiral staircases and helixes, thanks to Da Vinci. A surprising chat about astronauts reveals the effects of microgravity on their bodies. They even uncover the quirky sound of a Rafflesia flower blooming. Additionally, the historical significance of a massive Nazi-era concrete structure in Berlin piques interest, along with the bizarre use of steam-exploded donkey bone powder in baking. Purely entertaining facts abound!
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Zoe Hamburger’s Unforgettable Career Move
- Andrew Hunter-Murray reads a listener fact about a McDonald's UK exec named Zoe Hamburger who left after 18 months.
- The hosts and sources joke about name-related press lines and successor Patrick Gerber's unfortunate French meaning.
Staircases Are Helices, Not Spirals
- Wayne Hoit's submission notes that spiral staircases are actually helices, not true spirals.
- James says engineers call them helixes because stair radii remain constant while spirals expand.
Chambord’s Double-Helix Staircase
- James describes the double-helix staircase at Château de Chambord, possibly by Leonardo da Vinci, allowing separate up and down routes.
- Dan imagines romantic near-misses because the two staircases never actually meet.