No Such Thing As A Fish 522: No Such Thing As Monet's Bog Cottons
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Mar 14, 2024 Discussions include Orwellian liars, neolithic fires, spicy punishments, and Monet's bog cottons. Delving into historical trivia, ancient civilizations, and quirky anecdotes make for an entertaining listen.
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Monet's Water Lilies
- Claude Monet, at Giverny, employed six gardeners.
- One was solely responsible for dusting and washing the water lilies.
Monet's Japanese Prints
- Monet bought cheap china wrapped in valuable Japanese prints.
- These prints, by artists like Hokusai, inspired the Impressionists.
Monet's Perfectionism
- John Lloyd finds affinity with Monet's perfectionism.
- Monet, a skilled swimmer, once attempted suicide by drowning.