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© David Faucheux
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Five clues in under five minutes. And sometimes an explanation sidebar or a reference to a book or other source.
23 Episodes
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Let’s trace a trail from the halls of power to the frozen north. We start with a secretary of state who broke the glass ceiling. Things get a bit tart as we visit French vineyards for the thinning of the grapes. Then bundle up as we mush to the capital of the Yukon Territory, a territory famous for its gold rush. We’ll wrap up by finding the rhythm of the Harlem Renaissance in the landmark musical Shuffle Along, before finding sanctuary at an Anglican church and World Heritage Site.
We’ll visit Versailles and Byzantium, sip a beverage once condemned as the devil’s drink, recall the debut of the iPhone, and hear the plastic horn that blares through South African soccer stadiums.
In this episode we visit London and France. We learn about a unique sort of spork. And appreciate a bit of slang.
In today's episode, we visit Denmark, learn a bit about the brain, take a trip through the countries across which the Equator passes, and remember a famous tennis match.
We sip a bit of claret as we discuss epic historic fiction novels of yesteryear. We will also remember Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope and music by Alan O'Day and the Bee Gees.
In this episode, we visit the French coastline, the second smallest U.S. state, the Olympics, and learn about asterism.
In this episode, we meet a Soviet cosmonaut who died much too young, learn a bit about the rather short-lived Asian answer to NATO, play a bit of lacrosse, take a ride in a quiet luxury car while listening to the radio, and eat a fruit that is made into a paste (Membrillo) and served with Manchego cheese. Join me.
In this episode we learn about the "Saint of the Gutters," the gamelan orchestra, New Mexico's state capital and its elevation, and remember "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
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In this episode, we meet Johnny B. Goode, sample a Singapore Sling (sometimes described as a liquid postcard for Southeast Asian colonial history), visit Indonesia, and remember those Reese's Pieces and ET. I end with a mention of the Uto-Aztecan language Nahuatl and how it handles a certain color.
In today's episode, I mention a noted 19th-century artist who did not get his due during his short lifetime. I mention an unlucky prime number! I then travel by water between Spain and Morocco. I mention the HAVA legislation and songs by Soluna and Cher. Lastly, I sort out a bit of alphabetic rumbustiousness.
in this episode, we are warned about drinking hemlock. We visit the Chinese lunar calendar. We fly past the Jovian satellites and into the early 20th century. Lastly, we visit one of the smallest polities in the world.
In this episode, I mention the possible lethal effects of frozen meat, a Gloria Gaynor hit beloved by women everywhere, Broca's area, Mount St. Helens, CNN, and a hearty grain.
In today’s episode, we visit a famous 16th-century statue, learn about the 13th Gen, stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens or Luxembourg Garden (sources
suggest both singular and plural versions are acceptable), visit Europe on $5 a Day, and wonder about the slang name for the jazz clarinet.
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In this episode, we learn about a vice-presidential choice, the importance of the cochineal insect to the Spanish Empire, a river in Africa, and a popular candy we secretly enjoyed while at the cinema.
In this episode, we visit the Mona Lisa and briefly mention other paintings by the artist associated with her. We also describe an octad, visit the West Indies, learn about Frances Perkins, and the nuclear chain reaction. We try not to crash land in the Icarian Sea! Enjoy.
In this episode, we visit Abbey Road, Casablanca, and Egypt. We learn a bit of animal and human anatomy as well.
In today's episode, I reference a popular yet controversial singer/actress, visit Serbia and Kenya, take a trip back to reference the card game Uno, and present a unique word for a color that the Wicked Witch of the West might have identified with. Stay tuned.
Join me today as I visit the U.S. half dollar coin, an artificial language, an NFL franchise, and take a trip back in time to remember the Sears Tower and a Tony Orlando and Dawn hit song. We also learn about a rather interesting member of the brass family. Stay tuned.
In today's podcast, we encounter James Bond, a Phillips screwdriver, the Prime Meridian, Pope Francis, and the letter E.
Episode Notes
In this episode we learn about Robin Hood, remember the space race, discuss a president and a state capital, visit the Yalta Conference, and learn about a popular game. I also mention several books that expand upon a clue. As you have noticed, I present clues in declarative format, not questions.
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