#534: A Severe Shortage Of Medieval Pencils

The Box of Oddities

Apr 24 2023 • 35 mins

Are we living in the year 1726 and don't realize it? We dig into the mysterious and controversial Phantom Time Hypothesis, which suggests that a significant portion of the early medieval period never actually existed. We examine the evidence for and against this theory and discuss the implications of such a radical revision of our understanding of history.

Then, we switch gears and take a look at the smallest penguins in the world and the unusual measures taken to protect them. These adorable creatures are facing numerous threats, including habitat loss and climate change, but one particular threat is quite surprising. We explore the creative solutions that scientists and conservationists have come up with to ensure the survival of these tiny penguins and the challenges they face in implementing them.

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