Episode 082 - Potatoes, Poets & Primates

Episode 082 - Potatoes, Poets & Primates

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 Abelard'? Do you know what punny name was given to the trio of female primate researchers Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutė Galdikas?


Tune in to find out!!


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