No Such Thing As A Fish 562: No Such Thing As The Jam Of Entertainment
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Dec 19, 2024 Join the hilarity from Melbourne as the hosts tackle a range of quirky topics! They explore the early days of insect photography and the oddities of paper journalism, all while unearthing bizarre criminal theories and secret societies. Gustav III of Sweden’s theatrical life gets a humorous nod, revealing the absurdity of history. Plus, there are wild anecdotes about innovative body art, including the peculiar world of medical tattoos and 3D designs. Expect playful banter and surprising facts that will keep you entertained!
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20-Foot Cameras for Insect Close-Ups
- To capture insect close-ups in the early 1900s, photographers used 20-foot cameras.
- David Fairchild, annoyed with preserving insects only through drying and pinning, pioneered this method.
Posing Deceased Insects
- The Fairchilds posed dead insects on waxed leaves for realistic photos.
- Marion Fairchild developed this technique for their book, "The Book of Monsters."
Fly Juggling
- Frank Percy Smith, a nature enthusiast, kept a pet blue bottle fly on a lead.
- He filmed the fly "juggling" by gluing it upside down.