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Nov 29, 2024 Join fashion historian Abby Cox, broadcast engineer Matt Gray, and comedian Iszi Lawrence as they tackle quirky topics with humor. They discuss bizarre historical medicine and the cultural significance of pirates. Abby hilariously examines the design of quirky mugs, while Matt shares a thrilling eBay discovery. They also explore Indonesian driving norms, unique tailoring anecdotes, and the challenges of spacesuit design, all peppered with witty banter about exam loopholes and humorous golf mishaps.
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Abby Cox's Research
- Abby Cox researches corpse medicine and early medieval history for a project on mummies as medicine.
- She considered wearing a Henry VIII costume for the podcast but decided against it.
Iszi's Writing Process
- Iszi Lawrence relies on historical research for her children's historical fiction books.
- Her latest book, set in ancient Egypt, features a mummy.
Funeral Customs
- The panelists discuss funeral customs, including sin eaters and funeral cookies.
- Iszi Lawrence mentions her book about ancient Egypt, while Abby Cox has made a video about funeral gifts.