This week Tom turns another year older. We explore the history of birthday parties (a surprisingly recent invention born of 19th century consumerism), the decades-long legal battle over who owned "Happy Birthday to You," and the unsettling data showing you're more likely to die on your birthday. Also: the latest update to the Meet the Parents’ franchise.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the <a href="https://patreon.com/completeguide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TCGTE Patreon!</a>Like the show? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-complete-guide-to-everything/id119832920" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rate Us on Apple Podcasts</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Magicians

A weekly podcast for knowledge about anything and everything. From North Korea to Nicolas Cage, Tim and Tom leave no stone unturned in their humble quest to make the world a more informed place. Put away the encyclopedia four-eyes because this may just be the last resource you'll ever need. Wikipedia, consider yourselves on warning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.