No Such Thing As A Fish 501: No Such Thing As Republican Barbie
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Oct 19, 2023 Unheard material from live shows, Alan Bombard's self-experimentation, Jacques Cousteau's contributions, ballot counting, alternative burials, crisp eating with chopsticks, unusual competitions and events, and random topics and anecdotes.
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Alan Bombard Shipwreck Experiment
- Alan Bombard deliberately shipwrecked himself to prove survival on minimal resources.
- He survived 53 days at sea mainly on fish and plankton with great self-control.
Rectal Feeding as Plan B
- When no other option exists, nutrient absorption via the rectum is possible but limited to fluids.
- The mouth and upper digestive tract are preferable for absorbing nutrients efficiently.
Death by Laughing at Prices
- Arthur Cobcroft died laughing after comparing 1915 and 1920 commodity prices.
- The great difference in prices overwhelmed him to the point of fatal laughter.