70. America’s Problem (We Buy Used Hams)

On today's episodE, Janey is going to answer the age-old question "Why is the sea so salty?!" and Max is going to tell us a tale about a feminist candle icon and a terrible little bug with some pretty major body modifications. Enjoy!

Janey's Sources - Why the Sea is Salt

• “Why the Sea is Salt” on Fairytalez.com 
• “The Blue Fairy Book” by Andrew Lang 
• Wiki link

Max’s Sources - The Mosquito

• “Gypsy Folktales” by Diane Tong 
• “Why It’s Time to Stop Saying ‘Gypsy’” - article by The Mindful Mermaid travel blog 
• “The ‘G’ Word Isn’t for You: How ‘Gypsy’ Erases Romani Women” from the National Organization for Women 

And thank you to Keith, the saltiest sound engineer we know! Ha ha! You'd think his whole body was made of salt, the way he absorbs moisture. Ha! And the crumbling! His skin basically flakes off! What a fun guy!