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The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
“Ditloids” w/ Michael Ian Black
Oct 3, 2023
Comedian, actor, and author Michael Ian Black joins host AJ Jacobs to solve challenging ditloid puzzles using numbers and abbreviations. They also play a wordplay game guessing abbreviations and talk about the features of the 2023 Ford F-150 truck and sponsor ads.
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- Ditloids are phrases represented by numbers and abbreviations, challenging the listeners to decipher the hidden phrase.
- The ditloid '6 W of H the E' refers to the historical fact that King Henry VIII of England had six wives, some of whom were divorced, beheaded, or survived.
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Puzzle Podcast and Ditloids
In this podcast episode, the hosts introduce the concept of ditloids, which are phrases represented by numbers and abbreviations. They provide examples of ditloids and challenge each other to guess the phrase based on the clues given. The hosts also discuss their love for words and numbers, and share their experiences with puzzles and astrology.
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