Show Notes
What role did old boots and horse manure play in the history of flight? What should you do if your helicopter fails 12,000 metres up? How should you pronounce helicopter?
Andy and Al ask these and many other questions as part of a one off special, to celebrate National Science Week.
Featuring comedians Naomi Higgins, Ben Russell and Professor Alan Duffy.
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