Dentistry. Science? Craft? Artform? Torture? Or all of these? In this episode, we look at the history of dentistry, what dentists have invented, and lots more shiny stuff.

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East Anglia is hard to get to from London, which is probably why it's been allowed to keep so much of its unique character! And Norfolk is even further away than Suffolk, so it's special in all kinds of ways. This episode looks at just some of the character and characters that make up this distinctive county.

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Nuts are some of the best and healthiest foods there are - even if they're not always technically nuts! This episode goes into the different types of foodstuff that we call nuts, and explains why some of them aren't nuts at all. 

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It makes the world go around... but how much do you actually know about its history? In this episode, we go from bartering to Bitcoin and from cocoa beans to million-pound coins.

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According to nutritionists, this time it's the most important meal of the day. There won't be much nutrition in sugary cereals, but you might feel better for a Bircher. Find out all about the breaking of the fast.

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Rubbish isn't always waste. Sometimes it can be really useful. Find out more in this rubbish episode.

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From days of the week to 'Things' in long houses, the Vikings wandered the world, and left their mark, their art and their language everywhere they went.

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This time it's life on two wheels as Simon and Bruce investigate the history and tragedy (sorry, MAMILs) and the general story of the bicycle. From its bone-shaking beginnings to the oddest tandem, you'll discover much more about the bike than you ever wanted to know!

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Glue has been used for so long for so much that it's become integral to our lives from top (hair products) to toe (shoe soles) and beyond.

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This time we discuss how pretty paper can be. Whether it's folded, cut, curled, or mashed, paper is immensely versatile. Come in and listen to a little 'Silhouetta' of two men!

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