Episode 019 - Crimea, Everton & The Ace of Spades
The last veteran of the Crimean war in the 19th century died in the 21st century - Do you know how that's possible? Do you know why FC Everton's flagship store in a shopping complex in Merseyside is n...
12 Maj 202350min
Episode 018 - Pen Names, Pudding & Cocktails?
Do you know which iconic author derived the first name in his nom de plume from his actual middle name and the second name in his nom de plume from his actual first name? Do you know the title which w...
4 Maj 202359min
Episode 017 - Chess, Chairs & Coffee
Do you know what the Persian names for the king and the rook in chess are? Do you know which Irish born actor was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar 8 times, but never won? Do you know what connects Sou...
27 Apr 202355min
Episode 016 - Tetris, Pixar and Boris Karloff
Do you know which legendary tech founder held the record for the highest score on Tetris for almost 15 years? Do you know which Indian snack marketed by Brittannia is actually a French-Algerian pastry...
20 Apr 202347min
Episode 015 - Ghost Towns, Toys and The Speed of Mice
Did you know in what ridiculously obvious way, the town of Tesnus paid tribute to the Southern Pacific Railway, to which it owed its existence? Do you know what potentially litigious name is given to ...
13 Apr 202348min
Episode 014 - Flags, Euthanasia & The Beatles
Do you know which iconic photograph made tailor Tommy Nutter famous? Do you know what scandal involving the king of England was covered up in 1936 and was made public in 1986? Do you know what was uni...
6 Apr 202341min
Episode 013 - Coffee, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. & Shah Rukh Khan
Did you know what Baba Budan smuggled into India in his beard? Do you know by what name the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company is known in the present day? Do you know what summertime treat was ...
30 Mars 202354min
Episode 012 - Condiments, Magic and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Do you know which condiment once inspired an Opera? Do you know what the Intimidation Game, Planet Ice, Snakes on a Plane and Do Androids dream of Electric Sheep all have in common? Do you know why Ar...
23 Mars 202354min
