Listen "Why didn’t they play fair?"
Episode Synopsis
What do rigged fencing swords, blue grass, and menstrual cycle coaches tell us about human behaviour? Quite a lot, actually! In this episode of Talking of Science, Helen Frost and Dr. C are joined by trivia king James Harkin and a live audience to explore the evolution of sporting rules, the role of cheating, questions of fairness, Olympic oddities, and some truly hilarious sporting cheats.To learn more about James and his many talents, go to www.nosuchthingasafish.comTo get in touch with us at Talking of Science, email [email protected]
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