What is the difference between a bison and a buffalo? Why are there so few bison alive today in the USA compared to at the start of the 19th Century?Should we domesticate bison for meat production?--- Send in a voice message: https://podc

What I've Learnt This Week - Episode 4: The Money Boat & The Titanic

May 27th, 2020 7m 45s

This episode is about Lifeboat No. 1 that fled the sinking Titanic in 1912. Why was this lifeboat nicknamed 'The Money Boat'? Why did it transport only 12 passengers to safety when it could have held up to 40 passengers?Listen to this week's

Episode 3: 'Mooting' & Operation Cornflakes

May 18th, 2020 9m 47s

Do you know what ''mooting'' is?Do you know the story of 'Operation Cornflakes'?No? Then listen to week's episode of 'What I've Learnt This Week'!As always, please do join the debate by commenting below or emailing me to let me know what you

What I've Learnt This Week, Episode 2: Confusing contronyms, clever crows and contagious Mary.

May 10th, 2020 13m

Did you know that crows can memorise your face?Have you heard of the infamous Typhoid Mary?Ever heard of a contronym? No? Then, listen to this week's podcast to find out the answers!And as always, please leave a comment to share your opin

Episode 1: 'What I've learnt This Week' about contronyms, making cheese and why Snoopy works for NASA!

Apr 26th, 2020 12m 48s

Do you know what a contronym is?Or that Snoopy works for NASA?Do you know how to make own cheese? Then welcome to Episode 1 of the podcast 'What I learnt this week!' with Miss Hurst. A short podcast to share with you what fun facts I've le

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