No Such Thing As A Fish
497: No Such Thing As Oceans Eleven with Puffins
Sep 21, 2023
The podcast explores topics such as bartering during the Great Depression, trading a Picasso for puffins, the history of the days of the week, the invention of the steering wheel and early electric car batteries, shoe puns and a Renault lawsuit, and animal tales of unintended consequences.
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- In the early days of electric vehicle technology, companies like Detroit Electric provided a unique service where electric cars were taken away each night and delivered back fully charged in the morning, making ownership and operation more convenient.
- A dog in France during the early 20th century became known as a 'fake hero' by deliberately knocking children into the water and then rescuing them for reward, serving as a reminder that acts of heroism may not always be genuine.
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The First Electric Cars: Taken Away and Delivered Back Fully Charged
In 1908, the first electric cars were taken away each night and delivered back to your door fully charged in the morning. This unique service allowed owners to enjoy the convenience of an electric car without the hassle of recharging the battery themselves. It was a popular option in a time when home charging stations were not readily available. The service provided by companies like Detroit Electric allowed electric car owners to simply leave their car outside their home and wake up to a fully charged vehicle in the morning. This innovation made owning and operating an electric car much more convenient, especially in the early days of electric vehicle technology.
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