Most people haven't met an ostrich in person, but everyone knows what they are: the large, flightless birds have been around since before the rise of humanity, and throughout history people have admired their long, luxurious feathers. Back in the day, any self-respecting socialite absolutely had to have ostrich feathers festooning their hats, creating an int ... Show More
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Oof! A Lot of Baby Gear was Absolutely Ridiculous
In today's episode, Ben, Noel, and Max want to begin by shouting out all new parents in the crowd (we hope you get some sleep)! These days, every expecting or new parent is endlessly inundated with advertisments for products, services, and treatments. And as the crew discovers in ... Show More
31m 33s
Oct 2023
Edwin Rist and the Feather Underground
A story about hundreds of rare birds, some British naturalists, one of the wealthiest families in the world, and the young American musician who planned to steal the rare collection and sell them on the black market, so he could buy himself a golden flute. It sounds like a fairy ... Show More
54m 58s
Nov 2023
Bras, Paratroopers, and Pigeons
The brassiere became an essential foundation garment during the early 20th century, but its origins may be traced back more than 1,500 years...oh and birds are involved
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Sep 2018
Vol 1 Ep 13 - Paleolithic art and ritual
Red ochre, shark teeth, ostrich eggs, lion men, hand stencils, cannibalism, friendly wolves, ritual burials, animal masks and big buttocks.
40m 28s
Jun 2019
Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly
What in the world can a giant ostrich and a prehistoric dinosaur tell us about the evolution of flight? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, a dino robot, and escaped zoo ostrich as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of FLIGHT!
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