The Beer Gods  
Ancient deities. Divine hangovers. 400 drunk rabbits.  
We dive headfirst into history’s weirdest drinking myths—from Sumerian godess who was beer to Norse giants with mile-wide kettles.  
It’s mythology on tap. No logic, all lager.

 Some flags wave. Others wield. In this episode, we dive into the only national banner that features an actual assault rifle—Mozambique’s infamous AK-47 flag—and unpack the symbolism behind it. From the philosophical oddity of weaponized emblems to the quiet neutrality of Switzerland’s cross, we explore how flags can signal pride, power, or paranoia. Expect dragons, bears, swords, and a Swiss cameo that’s—yes—a big plus. 

The Latin Quarter Why is a Parisian neighbourhood named after a dead language? In this episode, we trace the word quarter from Roman army camps to student-filled streets, and finally to your own resting quarters. It’s a journey through history, etymology, and mild confusion—with just enough Latin to sound clever, and just enough nonsense to stay on brand. 

 Why do vertical stripes seem slimming? Or do they? In this episode, we unravel the curious case of the Helmholtz illusion—a 19th-century visual quirk that still influences fashion choices today. From French mimes to modern wardrobes, we explore how stripes mess with perception, why your mirror might lie to you, and what studies say about how we see ourselves versus how others see us. 

 In this episode, we unravel the slippery saga of Turritopsis nutricula—the jellyfish that doesn’t die, it just hits “restart.” From cellular time travel to biological loopholes, we explore how this tiny creature defies aging like it’s dodging a bad sequel. Along the way, we give a nod to other eternal oddballs: the hydra and the axolotl.

This episode dives into the curious and often overlooked chapter of British motoring history: the infamous "Red Flag Act." You'll hear how early automobiles were legally required to be preceded by a person walking with a red flag to warn pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages of the approaching mechanical menace. It's a tale of caution, control, and the clash between innovation and regulation.