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E104 BRAINS
Simon is cerebral. Bruce is boxing his brain. Where would we be without our brains? The fact that we don't know the answer is because our...

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Sep 4, 2025
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E103 BEAVERS
Simon is Lodged. Bruce is Dammed Industrious little things, beavers. And great for the environment. In this episode, we look into beaver...

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Aug 28, 2025
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E102 SKATEBOARDS
Bruce is Goofy. Simon Shoves it Skateboards started out as something for skateboarders to do when the surf wasn't up. Today it's an Olympic sport! Follow the story of these noisy, clattery, dangerous bits of wood, fibreglass and silicone on wheels this time. As always, click on the pcs to go down a rail... The History of Skateboarding Skateboarding Shoes Longboarding Downhill Longboard Dancing Surf City Tucson The Rom Skate Tricks Ollies The Undercroft in London The Skateboa

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Aug 21, 2025
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E101 LIBRARIES
Bruce is shushed. Simon is well overdue. Libraries are good things. Not needed as much these days, what with the internet? Well, it...

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Aug 14, 2025
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E100
Bruce is a ton-up boy. Simon hits a century Welcome to our 100th episode! Here's a ton of ideas about 100 that won't cost you a cent. As always, click on the pics for lots more information. Centurians Extra: The Byzantine Empire Century Club The 100 Club Centuries AD vs BC Finnemore Fahrenheit 100 Years War The Nicknames of French Kings !00 years birthday telegram/letters 100 Aker Wood Hundreds and Hides 100ft Cadillac Adding 100 numbers together

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Aug 7, 2025
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E99 THE BEST OF FACTORALY (SO FAR...)
This one includes snippets from Cucumbers; Typography; Vikings; Curry; Pipes; Bells; Shoes; Bottles; Jelly; Nuts; Spectacles; Camels; Cereal; and Chefs.

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Jul 31, 2025
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E98 KITES
Simon goes to the highest height. Bruce sends it soaring. Kites have been around for a while. Mostly for pleasure, but also with many...

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Jul 27, 2025
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E97 WIND
Bruce suffers with wind. Simon breezes through. Wind is all around us and one of the most powerful forces on Earth. It has a massive...

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Jul 17, 2025
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E96 WITCHES
Bruce is familiar. Simon is Warlocked Witchcraft has nearly always been used to do good. In physical health and in wellbeing. But there was a time in the 14th and 15th centuries and onwards when it was very much frowned upon. Today, we delve into the world of witches and witchcraft, exploring the fascination with women who sought alternative ways of healing. Why were women accused of Witchcraft? The Macbeth Witches Recipe Heinrich Kramer's Malleus Maleficarum James I/VI and t

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Jul 10, 2025
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E95 HOLIDAYS
Simon goes where the sun shines brightly and the sea is blue. Bruce slaps on the Factoraly 50 Lotion Holidays are fun - usually. In fact...

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Jul 3, 2025
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E94 SPOONS
Bruce takes a sip. Simon stirs things up. Spoons can be used for eating or drinking from or serving or even playing. This episode looks...

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Jun 26, 2025
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E93 SALT
Bruce does Simon's job. Simon does Bruce's gig. It 's role reversal time... Salt is part of life. We wouldn't be anywhere without salt -...

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Jun 19, 2025
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E92 TENNIS
Simon Smashes. Bruce Returns. Tennis is one of the most-watched sports in the world. And it's been around a long time. From early origins...

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Jun 16, 2025
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E91 GEESE
Bruce honks. Simon gaggles. Geese have been with us forever, domesticated for their meat and feathers, not to mention their guardianship...

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Jun 5, 2025
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E90 HANDS
Simon hands over the goods. Bruce puts his hands up. You need hands to hold someone you love. In fact you need hands for all sorts of...

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May 29, 2025
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E89 GRASS
Simon cuts it. Bruce keeps off it! Grass is everywhere. You can wear it, you can eat it, you can drink it, you can play on it - you can...

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May 22, 2025
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E88 NOSES
Bruce turns his up, Simon puts his to the grindstone. Noses. They smell. That's what they're there for. To warn you of bad things, to...

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May 15, 2025
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E87 COFFEE
Simon gets pressing. Bruce froths up. It sounds weird. You see a goat dancing having eaten something, and you decide to give it a try. Yet this is the apocryphal story of the origin of coffee. Today it's a massive industry and addicts are rarely seen without a cup - even when walking to work! Today is all about the bean. As always, click on the pics to take a sip of lots more about this brilliant beverage. Famous Coffee Drinkers Ottoman Coffee Medicinal Coffee The Global Hist

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May 10, 2025
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E86 KANGAROOS
Bruce has fallen down a well. Simon is alerted by a marsupial. Kangaroos are weird. They move differently, give birth differently, and...

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May 1, 2025
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E85 CHEFS
Bruce gets the Knives out. Simon crosses the Pass There are cooks, and there are chefs. This one is about the latter. Those who train...

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Apr 24, 2025
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