<p>Series 3 brings 2023 to a close with a festive special that reaches the parts that other festive specials don't reach... 3D programmable tree lights, the real reason people kiss under the mistletoe and a disappointingly bleak Laboratory Christmas Party take us into the new year with more detail than anyone could possibly need or want. Thank you, as ever, for listening!</p><br><p>- Steve's bit (00:56)</p><p>- Matt's bit (08:38)</p><p>- Helen's bit (28:21)</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><u>SHOW NOTES:</u>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Unfortunately our show notes are too big for Acast's margins to contain... head to the <a href="https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/series-3-episode-3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode page</a> to see everything.</p><br><p>Corrections and clarifications:</p><p>- Helen has re-found her binary advent calendar, and it has only 5 doors! 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 are enough to get every number up to the magical 24. Unfortunately the physical calendar is long gone, but you can find a photo in the show notes on our <a href="https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/podcast/series-3-episode-3/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode page</a>. </p><p>- On twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/jpc101/status/1735981761891299502?s=43&amp;t=lYWnHj83hch6Xu9tH3rQ-g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James Cooper has added some helpful etymology</a>! In a great example of language reflecting nature, the Saxon words that make up mistletoe, 'Mistel' and 'tan' can be translated into 'poo on a stick'. <a href="https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/mistletoe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">More Mistletoe facts here</a>.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><p>For tickets to live shows, nerd merch, our mailing list and more, visit: <a href="https://festivalofthespokennerd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">festivalofthespokennerd.com</a>.&nbsp;Download songs from the series from <a href="https://helenarney.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helen's Bandcamp Page</a>.</p><br><p>Want to get in touch? We’re on <a href="https://twitter.com/fotsn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/festivalofthespokennerd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/festivalofthespokennerd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p><br><p>This series is sponsored by<a href="https://brilliant.org/apoud" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Brilliant.org</a>, the place to learn maths and science through interactive online lessons. Start your free trial at <a href="https://brilliant.org/apoud" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brilliant.org/apoud</a>, and the first 200 Unnecessary Detail listeners who sign up for annual membership will get 20% off on the same link.</p><br><p>Come for the Unnecessary Detail. Stay for the A Podcast Of.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Thanks for listening!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>