Gyles and Susie are sticking to their New Years Resolutions and really getting out of their comfort zone this week as they focus their etymological microscope on the world of science and chemistry… so expect lots of head-scratching from our hosts as they attempt to decode the periodic table with the help from Greek gods, cockerels and silver mines.

Today’s journey of discovery will also encounter the life and achievements of Robert Bunsen, how sacrificial goats gave us pharmacies and if that wasn’t enough, Gyles will be serenading us too!

A Somethin’ Else production

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Trio 

Scribacious - having the tendency to write a lot or too much.

Twankle - To play idly on a musical instrument 

Lucubration - Nocturnal study or meditation

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