Ridiculous History Admiral Byrd and the Polar Dairy
Jan 12, 2021
Admiral Byrd, an explorer, brought cows to Antarctica during his second expedition in 1933. The cows became media darlings, but why did Byrd bring them? The podcast explores his motivations, including seeking publicity and geopolitical motives. It also discusses the challenges of bringing cows to such a harsh environment and the media coverage surrounding their journey and return.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Naval Officer's Explorations and Antarctic Mission
05:38 • 3min
Admiral Byrd's Exploration of Unknown Parts of Antarctica
09:01 • 3min
Podcast Introductions and Weird Science Topics
12:07 • 5min
The Motives Behind Admiral Byrd's Fresh Milk Obsession
17:28 • 3min
Admiral Byrd's Motivations: Publicity, Geopolitics, and 'Little America'
20:01 • 3min
Homesteading and the Journey of Three Cows to Antarctica
22:32 • 10min
Admiral Byrd's Return and the Celebrity Cows
32:31 • 3min
Lack of Cow Content and Antarctic Expeditions
35:57 • 5min