It's Charlotte's turn to take the lead, and in this episode, she talks about the life Annie Edson Taylor (1838-1921), an American schoolteacher who became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Yes, a barrel. Find the show notes, links, resources and more for all episodes at <a href="learnaboutpod.com">learnaboutpod.com</a>. Support us on Patreon: <a href= "patreon.com/learnaboutpod">patreon.com/learnaboutpod</a>

#05 - The Ig Nobel Prize, the Nobel Prize's Satirical Counterpart

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