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Deep Fried Air (Rebroadcast) - 24 November 2025

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A "A Way with Words" podcast e heti adása "Deep Fried Air" címmel újraközvetítésben. A műsorban szó esik az angolákról, különös tekintettel a "The Book of Eels" című könyvre, amely Arisztotelésztől Sigmund Freudig számos híres személyiséget érint. Megtárgyalják az "ort" szó…

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Sweden awarded its most prestigious literary award to a book about…eels.

The Book of Eels reveals the mysterious life cycle of this sea creature and its significance for famous figures from Aristotle to Sigmund Freud.

It’s the last bit of food left on a dinner plate — and whether or not you finish it can be a matter of manners.

Also, an audio puzzle inspired by the popular game Wordle.

Plus ginnels , twittens , nerds , Not on your tintype! , piling Pelion upon Ossa , things to say after a sneeze, and a lovely poem about elevators.

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