Chuck loves palindromes. So much that his very name is one. Oh wait...
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the wonderfully quirky world of palindromes—words, phrases, and even poems that read the same forwards and backwards. They explore the history of palindromes from ancient Rome through modern times, including the first recorded palindrome from 70 CE, and discover a vibrant community of palindrome enthusiasts who compete in championships and create endlessly clever examples. Whether you prefer strict letter-by-letter palindromes or more creative wordplay variations, you'll discover just how fun and surprisingly challenging it can be to craft a palindrome that actually makes sense.
Movies Discussed
Army of Darkness
"a Bruce Campbell one, like a sequel to Army of Darkness. — Josh mentioned that they're making another Army of Darkness movie with Bruce Campbell."
— Josh
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
"We Americans say all Latin like we're in a Harry Potter movie. — Chuck used Harry Potter as a comparison for how Americans pronounce Latin phrases dramatically."
— Chuck
The Evil Dead
"like Evil Dead, Klatu, Virata. That's a day to the earth to the still. — Josh referenced Evil Dead while discussing how Americans pronounce Latin phrases, comparing it to how Latin is spoken in Harry Potter movies."
— Josh
The Palindromists
"I started kind of diving into this online and found out that there is a documentary called The Palindromists — Josh discussed watching the trailer for a documentary about palindrome enthusiasts and championships."
— Josh
The Wonder Years
"Danica McKellar, Winnie from Wonder Years is one. — Josh identified Danica McKellar as Winnie from the TV show Wonder Years and noted she's a palindrome enthusiast."
— Josh
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