No Such Thing As A Fish 517: No Such Thing As Julius Caesar's Dad Jokes
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Feb 8, 2024 Explore topics like the Battle of Waterloo, the concept of infinity, and puffer fish digestion. Learn about the grisly aftermath of the battle, the trade of human bones, and the creation of false teeth. Discover the fascinating life of singer George Washington Johnson and his involvement in a murder case. Dive into the early history of sound recording and the accidental discovery of PVC. Uncover the invention of an early form of voicemail and theories behind dad jokes.
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Waterloo Soldiers' Bones Used in Sugar
- After the Battle of Waterloo, locals dug up soldiers' bodies for their bones to filter sugar syrup in the sugar-beet industry.
- This theory explains why very few bodies have been found despite thousands dying in the battle.
Dan's Dead Pufferfish Pet
- Dan had a dead inflated puffer fish as a kid and kept it in a fridge in the hallway.
- Nobody noticed the smell or opened the fridge, making it his unusual "pet."
Pufferfish Sand Circles for Mating
- Male pufferfish create intricate sand circles to attract females for mating and egg-laying.
- The circles' beauty is a byproduct of sand gathering to impress the female, who judges the nest.