Episode 035 - Spaghetti, Kurosawa & Hip-Hop

Do you know how in 1951 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a young black woman suffering from cervical cancer changed the face of modern medicine? Do you know what is the Indian equivalent of a Nepali Jerry? ...

16 Sep 20241h 2min

Do you know which famous 18th century racehorse was named after a misheard version of a root vegetable? Do you know which famous movie derived its name from an Alexander Pope poem called 'Eloisa to Ab...

8 Sep 20241h 2min

Do you know which iconic snack was popularised by an Indian political party? Do you know which country has infamously committed multiple political faux pas when it comes to the flags of other countrie...

1 Sep 202456min

Do you know which practically unbeatable Olympic records were made in swimming? Do you know how Sergey Bubka dominated the world of Olympic pole vaulting? Do you know which German equestrian athlete h...

22 Aug 202451min

Do you know what the call sign on Indian planes starts with? Do you know why some compartments on Indian trains have "LV" mentioned on them? Do you know what was unique about the car model "Badal" rel...

7 Aug 20241h 10min

Do you know which Olympic sport got its name from a Connecticut Pie Manufacturer? Do you know what Snikt means? Do you know the enduring legacy of a ship which set out in 1852 to find Franklin's lost ...

31 Juli 20241h 4min

Do you know which American presidents have survived an assassination attempt? Do you know which African nation is named after a wealthy 15th century Arab merchant? Do you know what are the names for v...

19 Juli 202459min

Do you know which 11 American states are named in honour of important people? Do you know which iconic speech, inspired by a Dylan Thomas poem, was written in a span of only 5 minutes? Do you know wha...

10 Juli 20241h 10min