#5 The Great London ____ Flood: A City Drowned In Ale

from Lab Libs · host Debbie I

In this episode Debbie tells Megan the unbelievable true story of the Great London Beer Flood, a tidal wave of ale that made history. Then Megan takes Debbie down the rabbit hole of her latest obsession, the intelligence and strange beauty of octopuses. From pubs to the deep sea, it’s a journey through chaos, curiosity, and creatures that might just outsmart us all. Lab Libs A city in the UK An English novelist in the 19th century A number less than 5 An alcoholic beverage A building material A number between 600-800 A number between 10-20 A number less than 30 A type of Metal A number 30-40 A type of metal A government department regarding safety Sources https://www.thecollector.com/the-london-beer-flood-how-did-it-happen/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/history/london-beer-flood/36791/ iflscience.com/in-1814-london-was-terrorized-by-a-320000-gallon-tsunami-of-beer-76882 https://www.history.com/articles/london-beer-flood Many Things Under a Rock by David Scheel

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