We're back with another festive special! Why are elves associated with Santa Claus? Why is gingerbread man associated with Christmas? Does playing Christmas music make people spend more money? What happens at the Onbashira Festival?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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(5 minutes of updates & chitchat, and a festive special!) Why do we put up Christmas trees during Christmas? Why do people put stars on top of Christmas trees? Why do we put presents in stockings for Christmas? What exactly is Winter Solstice?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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Why are fans so dusty, if they're always moving? Are nasal inhalers addictive? Can spiders fly? Is eating a boiled egg more filling than a half boiled egg?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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What is the origin of popcorn? Why did scientists shave bugs? What is 'Fruit Fly Treadmill'? What is 'Merda D'Artista'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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How does the waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport work? Why is Singapore's mascot a Merlion? Are there dugongs in Singapore? What is the story behind 'Kickapoo'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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Why do healing wounds itch so bad? What is 'Looty'? Does bottled water expire? What is 'Ötzi'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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Who invented 'Bubble Tea'? Are haunted houses really haunted? What is 'Ostraca'? Where did 'Pepper Lunch' originate from?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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What is 'Onion Oracle'? Why are dalmatians associated with fire stations? Where did the tradition of birthday candles originate from? Who was the richest human in the world?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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Side note to listeners: We will be taking a 3 weeks end-of-season break, and will be back on 6th Jun 2024! In the meantime, you can catch up on our earlier episodes, or listen to 'One More Thing' - our Patreon-only podcast. 🤓

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