Episode 22: Did the world’s oldest vending machine dispense Ancient Roman holy water? - a podcast by Yes or BS

from 2020-03-24T17:14:10

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We’re back! Another six rounds of absolute nonsense, courtesy of Ant (@VoiceoverTony) and Paul from Haggard Hawks (@HaggardHawks).

In this opening episode, topics covered include Mesopotamian letters, the world’s most inbred monarch, and a hand-pumped precursor to the modern car.

Did Calvin Coolidge keep fit in an, er, unorthodox way inside the White House? Did the world’s oldest vending machine dispense holy water in the temples of Roman Egypt? And were 19th century Americans really actively discouraged from sending their family members in the mail?

Take an hour out of your day and find out. And as always, let us know how you score over on Twitter at @Yes_or_BS.

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