70. America’s Problem (We Buy Used Hams)

Send us Fan MailOn today's episodE, Janey is going to answer the age-old question "Why is the sea so salty?!" and Max is going to tell us a tale about a feminist candle icon and a terrible little bug with some pretty major body modifications. Enjoy!Janey's Sources - Why the Sea is Salt“Why the Sea is Salt” on Fairytalez.com “The Blue Fairy Book” by Andrew Lang Wiki linkMax’s Sources - The Mosquito“Gypsy Folktales” by Diane Tong “Why It’s Time to Stop Saying ‘Gypsy’” - article by The Mindful Mermaid travel blog “The ‘G’ Word Isn’t for You: How ‘Gypsy’ Erases Romani Women” from the National Organization for Women And thank you to Keith, the saltiest sound engineer we know! Ha ha! You'd think his whole body was made of salt, the way he absorbs moisture. Ha! And the crumbling! His skin basically flakes off! What a fun guy! Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at [email protected]