No Such Thing As A Fish No Such Thing As A Forbidden Panettone
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Nov 27, 2025 
Anne Miller, a QI researcher and author of the upcoming book Monster Diaries, joins the hosts for a delightful discussion. They explore the unique tradition of hanging panettone upside down to prevent dome collapse. The conversation dives into local yeast and master bakers in Sicily, as well as the intriguing connection between panettone and Saint Blaise. Plus, the hosts reveal amusing tips from public naming contests and share stories about the Post Office Tower's fascinating history. Get ready for a mix of food facts and quirky tales!
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Musical Steps In South Indian Temples
- James explains ancient Indian temples include musical architecture where steps produce notes when stepped on.
- The staircase in the Aravatasvara temple maps a Carnatic scale, likened to the giant floor piano from Big.
Carnatic Scale Gives Distinctive Tone
- The temple steps follow the classical Carnatic scale, producing sounds foreign to Western equal temperament.
- That scale creates an 'eastern' tonal character often used in film to evoke exotic atmosphere.
Inventor Of The Big Floor Piano
- Rimo Saraceni invented the big toy piano and many tactile musical gadgets after working as a rocket engineer.
- His inventions include a stethoscope stereo and musical stairs that sing floor numbers in an elevator.
