We start with a listener submitted story about the root of garden gnomes. Real people who were paid to live on the premises of the wealthy, remain unwashed and unshorn for years to play the role of a resident hermit. Next we’ll learn about a German man who at the age of 22 began a quest to visit every country on earth on his bicycle. Then Rod will tell us about the reason we as humans are able to metabolize alcohol, and our ancestors who gave us the gene. Ever thought of owning a hippo as a pet? Mel will tell us why this is a terrible idea. They don’t call them hungry for no reason.