Wiki Bites

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Wiki Bites

Have you ever wondered how to fill that 5 or 10 minutes left of your commute? Waiting at the Hairdressers?Time to kill on your lunch break?This is the podcast for you!A podcast to provide you with small and digestible bites of useless yet somewhat useful information from the depths of Wikipedia. In no time you'll go from trivia night zero to hero.

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    Episode 051 - Coca-Cola

    The most recognisable beverage in the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola Credits Intro Title: Rue Severine Author: Blue Dot Sessions Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC BY-NC 4.0 Outro Title: Tiptoe Past the Guard Author: John Bartmann Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC0 1.0

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    Episode 050 - Yakuza

    The most recognisable gang in Japan, if not the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakuza Credits Intro Title: Rue Severine Author: Blue Dot Sessions Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC BY-NC 4.0 Outro Title: Tiptoe Past the Guard Author: John Bartmann Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC0 1.0

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    Episode 049 - AIDS

    A virus with a devastating effect on both health, and societal acceptance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS Credits Intro Title: Rue Severine Author: Blue Dot Sessions Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC BY-NC 4.0 Outro Title: Tiptoe Past the Guard Author: John Bartmann Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC0 1.0

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    Episode 048 - Samurai

    The most noble of warriors! ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai⁠ Credits Intro Title: Rue Severine Author: Blue Dot Sessions Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC BY-NC 4.0 Outro Title: Tiptoe Past the Guard Author: John Bartmann Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC0 1.0  

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    Episode 047 - The Berlin Wall

    Continuing on our conversation about walls. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Wall Intro Title: Rue Severine Author: Blue Dot Sessions Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC BY-NC 4.0 Outro Title: Tiptoe Past the Guard Author: John Bartmann Source: Free Music Archive Licence: CC0 1.0

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    Episode 046 - NATO

    Arguably the world's most recognisable intergovernmental organisation! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO

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    Episode 045 - The Great Wall of China

    The longest, and most recognisable fortification in history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China

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    Episode 044 - Beer

    We are back! After a long 6 month hiatus, I bring you a new format, with all the same great information! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer

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    Episode 043 - Lawnchair Larry

    A little story about a man and his unconventional flight! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawnchair_Larry_flight

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    Episode 042 - Scoville Scale

    We are back with a new format and a spicy episode! As always, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoville_scale Spotify listeners, let me know your thoughts on the new format in the Q and A section of the episode.

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    Episode 041 - Chaebol

    A small group of conglomerates above and beyond the law. Wealth and power aplenty. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaebol

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    Episode 040 - Firestorms

    A storm within a fire, what more could go wrong! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firestorm

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    Episode 039 - Nuclear Famine

    What would happen to the world if a nuclear was was to break out? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_famine

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    Episode 038 - Primitive Reflexes

    When a baby is born, it knows how to feed. This is why! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primitive_reflexes

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    Episode 037 - Thalassophobia

    Do you have an unnecessary fear of the ocean? This is why! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalassophobia

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    Episode 036 - Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Tune in to learn more about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and to hear me fumble my way through the pronunciation of Italian People, Places and Things. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaning_Tower_of_Pisa

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    Episode 035 - Qantas Flight 32

    What happens if you lose an engine mid-flight? Listen and find out! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qantas_Flight_32

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    Episode 034 - Red Ensign

    Ever seen a ship flying a red flag? This is probably it! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Ensign

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    Episode 033 - The World's Littlest Skyscraper

    A lighthearted tale about the World's Littlest Skyscraper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_littlest_skyscraper

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    Episode 032 - Déjà Vu

    Ever felt like you had experienced something before? This is why! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Déjà_vu

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    Episode 031 - Selective Mutism

    Ever wondered why some people can converse in some situations and not others? Well here is your answer! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_mutism

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    Episode 030 - Japanese Adult Adoption

    Imagine being adopted at the age of 30, to increase your new families social status!? Only in Japan! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_adult_adoption

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    Episode 029 - Top Hats

    Just a quick dive into the famous Top Hat! Enjoy! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_hat

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    Episode 028 - The Hum

    Ever heard a noise in your head, but oddly no one else can? There is a phenomenon for that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hum

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    Episode 027 - Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

    A little look at what a famous household name has been diagnosed with recently! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramsay_Hunt_syndrome_type_2

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    Episode 026 - The Mary Celeste

    One of the greatest mysteries of the sea. A crew vanished into thin air, a ship still seagoing and sturdy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste

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    Episode 025 - The Great Molasses Flood

    An unfortunate and sticky disaster! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood

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    Episode 024 - Water Intoxication

    Too much water isn't always a good thing! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

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    Episode 023 - NASA Moon Landing Conspiracy

    Was the Moon landing a conspiracy? or, did it really happen? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_landing_conspiracy_theories

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    Episode 022 - Toilet Paper Orientation

    Are you an Over or an Under?

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    Episode 021 - Unit 731 Part 3

    The final instalment of the Unit 731 series. Find out how the mad scientists were prosecuted... or weren't? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731 Don't forget to give the podcast a rating or some feedback to me directly. We are also on IG @wikibites check it out for some images of Unit 731

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    Episode 020 - Unit 731 Part 2

    Part 2 of this grim look into the notorious Unit 731.  In this episode we scratch the surface of tests that were conducted by the psychotic scientists! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731

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    Episode 019 - Unit 731 Part 1

    The things that horror movies are made of! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_731

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    Episode 018 - The Great Smog of London

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smog_of_London

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    Episode 017 - Chicken Nuggets

    Finger Licking' Good! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_nugget

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    Episode 016 - GMDSS

    Ever wondered how boats alert authorities when they are in distress? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Maritime_Distress_and_Safety_System

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    Episode 015 - Goosebumps

    Not the classic novel by R.L. Stine... or is it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_bumps

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    Episode 014 - Pseudocide

    An interesting look into planned disappearances! https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pseudocide

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    Episode 013 - Space Suits

    What makes astronaut's suits so special? Find out!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_suit

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    Episode 012 - Milky Way

    There is more to the Milky Way than meets the eye! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milky_Way

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    Episode 011 - Intergalactic Stars

    It turns out all stars aren't the same, who knew!? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergalactic_star

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    Episode 010 - Rogue Planets

    A continuation from our last episode, sit back and enjoy our deep dive into the galaxy! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_planet

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    Episode 009 - Exoplanets

    Are we alone in the universe? If we aren't where would other beings live? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exoplanet

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    Episode 008 - Glossophobia

    Do you struggle to speak in front of a group or a crowd? Well this is why! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossophobia

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    Episode 007 - Hills

    What is a hill? How does it differ from a mountain? Tune in to find out! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill

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    Episode 006 - HMS Endeavour

    With recent news reports relating to the discovery of the HMS Endeavour wreck I felt this was fitting.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Endeavour

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    Trailer

    Introducing: Wiki Bites!

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    Episode 005 - Cotard Delusion

    A very different theme today, as requested and suggested by my beautiful wife! If you have any suggestions for episode please contact me! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotard_delusion

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    Episode 004 - Tonsils

    Would you be surprised if I told you that you had more than two tonsils? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonsil

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    Episode 003 - Jester

    In this episode I cover Jesters. Unfortunately not the pastry variety. Please excuse the poor pronunciation of some very foreign words in this episode! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jester

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Have you ever wondered how to fill that 5 or 10 minutes left of your commute? Waiting at the Hairdressers?Time to kill on your lunch break?This is the podcast for you!A podcast to provide you with small and digestible bites of useless yet somewhat useful information from the depths of Wikipedia. In no time you'll go from trivia night zero to hero.

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