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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

68 - The Past Times with April Richardson

Mar 29, 2024
Comedian April Richardson joins Dave and Gareth to dive into historical newspapers, exploring odd events like a banded dove release. They discuss social dynamics, political campaigns, quirky bathing practices, fatal diseases, humorous predictions, mistaken ghost sightings, and the quirky value of human bodies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Baths historically faced skepticism, mirroring present-day perceptions, especially among young boys.
  • Introduction of the first US bathtub in 1842 sparked the tradition of Saturday night baths.

Deep dives

Bath Paranoia

Baths were initially viewed with suspicion upon their introduction, much like how they still are by young boys today.

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