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352-A Victorian Hippopotamus

Futility Closet by Greg Ross

Jul 26, 202131:44Society & Culture

In 1850, England received a distinguished guest: A baby hippopotamus arrived at the London Zoo. Obaysch was an instant celebrity, attracting throngs of visitors while confounding his inexperienced keepers. In this week's...

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352-A Victorian Hippopotamus is an episode from Futility Closet by Greg Ross. In 1850, England received a distinguished guest: A baby hippopotamus arrived at the London Zoo. Obaysch was an instant celebrity, attracting throngs of visitors w...

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Published Jul 26, 2021, 31:44 long, audio available.