Pickles in Space cover art

Pickles in Space

Pickles in Space

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

Ever wondered what pickles and space travel have in common? In this delightfully crunchy episode of Hoo, What? I Don’t Know., Ryan and Vanessa dive into the unexpected connections between pickling, historical preservation methods, and interstellar exploration. From the Dutch origins of the word "pickle" to the surprising role of calcium in both pickles and bones, we explore how pickling shaped Napoleon's armies and could one day sustain astronauts.

This episode isn’t just about vinegar and brine—it’s a journey into human ingenuity, weird facts, and how seemingly unrelated topics share surprising ties. Tune in for a fun, fact-filled conversation that dares to connect the dots between the culinary and the cosmic.

No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.