Summary

In this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we engage in discussions about rude animals, the surprising origins of food dyes, and a long-running scientific experiment. We also play a mash up famous movie quotes game.

Keywords
podcast, humor, animals, food, science, trivia, movie quotes, entertainment

Takeaways

• Humans can be the rudest animals by not cleaning up after pets.
• Cochineal Extract, a food dye, comes from crushed insects.
• The Pitch Drop Experiment has been ongoing for over 90 years.
• Food safety regulations differ significantly between the US and Europe.
• The acceptable percentage of feces in food is not zero.
• Movie quotes can be humorously mashed up for entertainment.
• The longest drip experiment proves pitch is a liquid, not a solid.

Mentioned Links

Crushed Insects
Nose Lego
Peas
Longest Drip

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Ben, Mark, Tom and "The Nameless Wonder" (AI Co-Host)

Credits

Mixed by: Strike Productions
Edited by: Ben
Music by: Tom
Scripting by: Mark
Logo by: Holly
Website

Summary

In this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we engage in a lively discussion that spans various topics, including Tom's winning Euro Millions lottery ticket, personal music preferences, the implications of AI in sound reconstruction, and the ethical considerations surrounding digital privacy. We also delve into the cultural significance of the Statue of David and play a nostalgic game centred around TV shows we used to watch as children.

Keywords

podcast, AI, music, EuroMillions, digital privacy, nostalgia, sound reconstruction, Statue of David, technology, ethical discussions, cartoons.

Takeaways

• Tom 100% has definitely won the euro millions.
• Choosing one song for life is hard.
• AI technology is advancing in sound reconstruction, raising ethical questions.
• The concept of visualizing dreams through AI is both fascinating and concerning.
• The Statue of David's height surprises many, highlighting cultural perceptions of art.
• Digital tracking by smartphones raises privacy concerns among users.

Mentioned Links

Sound Reconstruction
Dream Images
David
Tallest In The World
People Are Sheep

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Ben, Mark, Tom and "The Nameless Wonder" (AI Co-Host)

Credits

Mixed by: Strike Productions
Edited by: Ben
Music by: Tom
Scripting by: Mark
Logo by: Holly
Website

Summary

In this episode of Wonderfully Ill-Informed, we explore the humorous implications of choosing superpowers, share interesting facts about music and legal history related to Nintendo, and delve into the peculiarities of the blobfish's appearance. The conversation also touches on a baby penguin named Pesto, who is notably large for his age, and we conclude with a game... yes an actual game this time.

Keywords

podcast, humour, trivia, superpowers, Nintendo, blobfish, penguins, games, quizzes, entertainment, Taskmaster

Takeaways

• Superpowers can come with unexpected downsides.
• Nintendo has a rich history of music and legal battles.
• The blobfish's appearance is a result of decompression.
• Pesto the penguin is an unusually large baby.

Mentioned Links

Mario Music
Dog Man
Ugly Fish
Dumped Meat
Pesto

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Ben, Mark, Tom and "The Nameless Wonder" (AI Co-Host)

Credits

Mixed by: Strike Productions
Edited by: Ben
Music by: Tom
Scripting by: Mark
Logo by: Holly
Website