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The No Such Thing As A Fish team discusses fascinating facts about cable cars in Atlantis, sheep farming's environmental impact on Antarctica, and theories about why aliens haven't contacted Earth. Special guest Rhys Darby shares stories from his recent cruise to Santorini, his military sheep rescue missions, and his new comedy special. The conversation ranges from Franz Kafka's grandfather's unusual strength to party tricks throughout history.
Rhys Darby Discovers Cable Cars in Santorini/Atlantis
Rhys Darby recounts his recent trip to Santorini, Greece, considered by many to be the location of the lost city of Atlantis. On his second visit to the island, he discovered a cable car he had somehow missed the first time around. The team discusses Santorini's volcanic history, its potential connection to the Atlantean legend, and various other mysteries the island holds, from Martian-like rocks to ancient wine that survived phylloxera.
- Santorini is considered one of the main contenders for the location of Atlantis, particularly because of Plato's writings and its proximity to Athens
- The island was created by a massive volcanic eruption about 3,600 years ago (1600 BC) that caused it to collapse inward, creating its distinctive shape
- Santorini's volcanic ash soil makes it immune to phylloxera, making it the only place in Europe where you can get wine more than 150 years old
- The island was thought to be home to Greek vampires called vricolacas, possibly because the volcanic soil doesn't rot corpses well
- Disney created an entire Atlantean language with full grammatical system for their 1990s movie Atlantis: The Lost Empire
" we always forget how old the earth is and some of us don't even know and some of us you know speculate the wrong age but the world has has been turned over and turned over so many times "
" I spent the whole time on the cable car. I've got to go into the museum. "
Virtual Reality Tours for Senior Living Communities
The team discusses how Castle Argyle, a senior living community in the Hollywood Hills, has started offering virtual reality headset excursions, with Santorini as their first destination. This innovation allows elderly residents who may not be able to travel to experience destinations together, creating shared experiences and conversations that combat isolation. The technology represents a bridge between adventure travel and accessibility.
- Castle Argyle senior living community offers VR headset excursions, with Santorini as the pilot destination
- The shared VR experiences help combat isolation by giving residents common experiences to discuss together
" Now they all go together and they experience it together. And so they can talk about the time we went to Santorini together. "
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