Ep. 002: Violin Strings Made of Spider Silk Milked from Goats. Seriously.

Ep. 002: Violin Strings Made of Spider Silk Milked from Goats. Seriously.

Author: Jill ChaCha July 16, 2020 Duration: 48:31
What a journey. We run through the history of Stradivarius violins, the awesomeness of spider silk and genetically modified goats... all to bring you the perfect instrument. Speaking of sound, Jill was sitting on a noisy chair for a bit. Don’t worry. That doesn’t last long, we’re learning! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wellthatsinteresting/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., suddenly gripped by a question that’s equal parts bizarre and urgent? That’s the exact territory explored in Well... That’s Interesting. Hosted by Jill ChaCha, this podcast operates on the delightful premise that the most mundane curiosities often lead to the most extraordinary stories. Each episode is a deep dive into the strange corners of science and history, asking questions you didn’t know you needed answered-until now. Jill approaches these topics with a journalist’s rigor and a comedian’s timing, unraveling the epic and often hilarious narratives hidden behind oddball facts. The tone is less like a lecture and more like a conversation with your most inquisitive friend, one who’s done all the reading so you don’t have to. You’ll hear about everything from dental oddities to celestial mysteries, all delivered with a sense of shared wonder and a sharp wit. It’s a blend of comedy and education that feels genuinely fresh, turning each weekly installment into an adventure for anyone who’s ever thought, “Huh, I wonder why that is.” For listeners who relish the weird and the wonderful, this podcast offers a consistently surprising and entertaining look at the world’s underlying strangeness.
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