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A lively audience fact show where hosts Andrew Hunter Murray, James Harkin, and Dan Schreiber share and discuss fascinating facts submitted by listeners, ranging from guard geese defending China's borders to Vikings with ridiculous names, featuring their characteristic banter and tangential discussions.
Guard Geese and Animal Security
The hosts discuss how China deployed 500 geese to guard its border with Vietnam during the pandemic, capitalizing on geese's superior eyesight, hearing, and territorial nature. The conversation explores the historical use of guard geese, from Roman times to modern Brazilian police stations, and humorously debates whether geese can be fooled like guard dogs.
- China used 500 geese to guard the Vietnam border during COVID to detect illegal crossings
- Guard geese are more efficient than dogs - they have incredible eyesight and hearing, are territorial, and can't be distracted with treats
- Police in Brazil have used geese in stations because they recognize uniforms and can distinguish officers from intruders
- Romans historically used guard geese for protection
" Unlike a dog who might, you know, if you're a burglar and you come in with a big old steak and you throw the steak they get distracted with it, you know, the classic way "
The Winner Came Seventh: Confusing Horse Names
James presents a riddle about the 1896 Kentucky Derby where the winner came in seventh place, revealing that 'The Winner' was actually the horse's name. This leads to an extended comedic bit listing other confusingly-named horses throughout Derby history, creating an impromptu 'Who's on First' style routine.
- In the 1896 Kentucky Derby, a horse named 'The Winner' finished in seventh place
- 'Oscar Nominated' finished 17th in the 2016 Kentucky Derby
- 'Surprising' was the name of a horse that finished sixth in 1914
- 'Unconscious' finished fifth in 1971, while 'Wild Horses' came last in 2002
" You have to tour the country with this. It's just a good hour of comedy we've got there. "
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