Episode

12: No Such Thing As A 164ft Tall Gorilla-Whale

2014-05-24 · 3 places on the map · episode transcript

1. Sistine ChapelRecurringVatican City

   In 1565, Pope Pius the Fourth commissioned artist Daniele da Volterra to add to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel fresco by painting underwear on all the naked people.

   mentioned at 00:16:03 · See it on the map →

2. Arc de TriompheOne-offFrance

   In 1919, someone flew a biplane through the Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe is big, but it's not that big. It was the wingspan of the plane, plus a mere meter on either side.

   mentioned at 00:22:27 · See it on the map →

3. New AmsterdamOne-offUnited States

   Goose grabbing was very popular as a sport in 17th century New Amsterdam, which obviously became New York.

   mentioned at 00:25:11 · See it on the map →

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