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We explore the fascinating world of the internet, examining how it works and its profound impact on society since its relatively recent inception. We discuss everything from the undersea cables carrying 95% of internet traffic to the differences between the surface web, deep web, and dark web.

• The internet's infrastructure includes physical undersea cables, fiber optics, and millions of servers
• Data travels between continents in milliseconds through light in glass tubes
• Only 10% of the internet is visible through standard search engines
• The Deep Web contains legitimate but secured content like banking and medical records
• The Dark Web serves both criminal activities and legitimate purposes like whistleblowing
• Our increasing dependency on the internet means many jobs and daily activities would be impossible without it
• Modern smartphones and AI are creating similar societal responses to those seen when the internet first emerged
• Internet privacy is a growing concern as our devices listen and track our activities

How long could you survive without the internet? Let us know your thoughts on our social media channels or email us – links in bio.

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We explore the fascinating world of Unidentified Flying Objects, from ancient historical sightings to modern government investigations, while examining what these mysterious phenomena might actually be.

• Earliest recorded UFO sighting dates back to 4th century BC when Greek historian Plutarch described a "flaming spear" in the sky
• The 1561 Nuremberg event where multiple witnesses reported strange objects engaged in what appeared to be a "celestial battle"
• Ancient religious art in the Vatican depicts disc-shaped objects hovering above scenes
• The 1947 Roswell incident marks the beginning of modern UFO interest, with disputed claims about what actually crashed
• Modern sightings include the 2004 "Tic Tac" UFO observed by Navy pilots and the Phoenix Lights in Arizona
• The US government has acknowledged investigating over 140 unexplained aerial phenomena in recent years
• Most likely explanations include advanced technology from other countries, atmospheric illusions, psychological phenomena, or natural events
• Interstellar comet 3I Atlas is currently passing through our solar system, generating both scientific interest and conspiracy theories
• Davey's upcoming gig announcement with Jay and Phoebe supporting
• Hannah shares her recent medical procedure experience and trip to Pleasurewood Hills

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Prepare to be amazed, amused, and occasionally horrified as we journey through the strangest competitive events humanity has devised. From the Finnish forests to the steep hills of Gloucestershire, people around the world have found truly bizarre ways to challenge themselves and entertain spectators.

We kick things off with Finland's Wife Carrying Championship, where competitors navigate obstacle courses with their partners draped across their shoulders – all for the chance to win their "wife's" weight in beer. The strategies involved might surprise you, with Hannah confirming she'd be the perfect weight-to-portability ratio for maximum beer winning potential!

The conversation takes several unexpected turns as we discover Japan's Baby Crying Contest (where sumo wrestlers make infants cry for good luck), England's stomach-churning Toe Wrestling Championship, and the genuinely dangerous practice of Cheese Rolling, where competitors chase an 80mph wheel of Double Gloucester down a nearly vertical hill.

Not all competitions involve risk of bodily harm – though many do! The Air Guitar World Championships judges participants on "airness" and stage presence, while Mobile Phone Throwing competitions (another Finnish specialty) combine distance with style. For those seeking the truly extreme, there's Extreme Ironing, where participants press clothes in unlikely locations like mountaintops or underwater.

Throughout our exploration, we debate which competitions we'd actually enter versus simply observe. Some clear favorites emerge (Wife Carrying gets two enthusiastic thumbs up), while others receive a hard pass (Bog Snorkeling and anything involving feet).

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to throw tomatoes with thousands of strangers in Spain or compete in an underwater hockey match? Join us for this lighthearted journey through human creativity, competition, and occasionally questionable judgment. And if you're feeling inspired, maybe we'll see you at the next World Wife Carrying Championship in Finland!

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