Everything Under The Sun

#145 Why do some countries have wars? With Lord Alf Dubs. Why are baby animals so cute? How did chicken pox get it's name?

Welcome to Episode #145 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we're answering some intriguing questions! First, we'll explore why some countries have wars, with insights from our special guest, Lord Alf Dubs—a politician and former refugee with a powerful perspective on conflict and peace.  We'll also learn what makes baby animals so irresistibly adorable, and why that cuteness is important for their survival. Plus, get ready to discover the curious history behind chickenpox and why it got its unusual name. Happy listening, everyone! If you want more Everything Under The Sun, you can pre-order the new Everything Under The Sun: Quiz Book now! Available on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241703832/ref=asc_df_0241703832/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=696285193871&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=16586082856385458861&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9046884&amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435176658&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=f4ae05ea662a3e698020cca47be1fe83&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;hvocijid=16586082856385458861-0241703832-&amp;hvexpln=74&amp;gad_source=1">Amazon here</a>, or through <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/everything-under-the-sun-the-quiz-book-a-curious-quiz-question-for-every-day-of-the-year-molly-oldfield/7688965?ean=9780241703830&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwiuC2BhDSARIsALOVfBI8_6YOKh4FLZsjS4i3tq83h2X2kfXm54d1oh6P7WHXXZLj4GttTqMaAlB7EALw_wcB">independent UK bookshops here</a>. On top of that the original book Everything Under the Sun: a curious question for every day of the year is available on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460">Amazon</a> and in <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/everything-under-the-sun-a-curious-question-for-every-day-of-the-year-molly-oldfield/3178644?ean=9780241643273">independent bookshops here</a>. Instagram: @itseverythingunderthesun Tiktok: @itseverythingunderthesun X/Twitter: @eutsworldSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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