Why does Catalonia’s Christmas nativity include a squatting figure with his trousers down? Meet the Caganer—a centuries‑old tradition that blends fertility folklore, luck, humility, and a dash of irreverent humor. From its 17th‑century origins to today’s cheeky celebrity parodies, we unpack how this earthy little character went from rural symbol to cultural icon.  <a rel="payment" href="http://www.patreon.com/unnecessarydetails">Support the show</a>

Why does Catalonia’s Christmas nativity include a squatting figure with his trousers down? Meet the Caganer—a centuries‑old tradition that blends fertility folklore, luck, humility, and a dash of irreverent humor. From its 17th‑century origins to today’s cheeky celebrity parodies, we unpack how this earthy little character went from rural symbol to cultural icon. Support the show

Why does Catalonia’s Christmas nativity include a squatting figure with his trousers down? Meet the Caganer—a centuries‑old tradition that blends fertility folklore, luck, humility, and a dash of irreverent humor. From its 17th‑century origins to today’s cheeky celebrity parodies, we unpack how this earthy little character went from rural symbol to cultural icon. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/unnecessarydetails" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

Christmas Special: The Nativity Pooper

​We explore the forgotten corners of history, science, and pop culture to bring you all the perfectly useless knowledge you never knew you needed. <blockquote>​Unnecessary Details &nbsp;is the antidote to the boring lecture. Each week, we dive into fascinating, short-form narratives, obscure trivia, and bizarre stories that are completely off the beaten path. From the world's most pointless inventions to the surprising origin of everyday objects, we celebrate the joy of being quite interesting —even if it's not quite important.</blockquote> ​Tune in for your weekly dose of short-form facts every week!

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​We explore the forgotten corners of history, science, and pop culture to bring you all the perfectly useless knowledge you never knew you needed. ​Unnecessary Details  is the antidote to the boring lecture. Each week, we dive into fascinating, short-form narratives, obscure trivia, and bizarre stories that are completely off the beaten path. From the world's most pointless inventions to the surprising origin of everyday objects, we celebrate the joy of being quite interesting —even if it's not quite important. ​Tune in for your weekly dose of short-form facts every week!

​We explore the forgotten corners of history, science, and pop culture to bring you all the perfectly useless knowledge you never knew you needed. ​Unnecessary Details &nbsp;is the antidote to the boring lecture. Each week, we dive into fascinating, short-form narratives, obscure trivia, and bizarre stories that are completely off the beaten path. From the world's most pointless inventions to the surprising origin of everyday objects, we celebrate the joy of being quite interesting —even if it's not quite important. ​Tune in for your weekly dose of short-form facts every week!

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