Stuff You Missed in History Class Behind the Scenes Minis: Hydroponies and Horse Flipping
Feb 21, 2025
Dive into the whimsical world of hydroponics and the curious practice of horse flipping! Enjoy humorous tales of indoor gardening adventures and the amusing misunderstandings that come with it. Reflect on the complex ethics of horse ownership during tough financial times, while also recalling nostalgic connections to childhood toys like My Little Pony. Plus, hear poignant stories about the challenges of metastatic breast cancer treatment intertwined with heartwarming holiday memories.
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Plant Obsessions
- Holly Frey details her growing interest in indoor plants, possibly inspired by a friend's densely planted bookshelf.
- Her cats' habit of digging in plant dirt has led her to consider hydroponics, which Tracy V. Wilson enthusiastically embraces for cocktail garnishes.
Hydroponies
- Holly Frey found amusement in a machine reading error that repeatedly used the word "hydroponies" instead of "hydroponics."
- She envisioned a My Little Pony spinoff based on this term.
Cut Anecdotes
- Tracy V. Wilson shares two anecdotes cut from the main episode: horse speculation during the 1872 epizootic and a conspiracy theory linking it to the Marias Massacre.
- She expresses less sympathy than Holly for those flipping horses during this desperate time.