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A correction is issued regarding a newsletter claim about Turkey's NATO membership. While the newsletter suggested Turkey was a recent member, it has actually been part of the alliance since 1952. The hosts also discuss technical issues with email address auto-fill settings.
John C. Dvorak discussed his upcoming 69th birthday on April 5, noting he was born in 1952. He plans to celebrate with a vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The hosts joked about the "69" milestone and coordinated the schedule for the next live broadcast, which will fall on Easter Sunday.
The Great Smog of London in December 1952 resulted in the deaths of approximately 4,000 people and left 100,000 ill due to a combination of cold weather and windless conditions trapping coal smoke. This catastrophic event served as the primary catalyst for modern air pollution regulations and the eventual creation of the EPA. Local air pollution districts formed in the mid-1950s were originally intended to have limited lifespans but remain active today.
Vintage Armagnac, 1952 Spirits, Hangover Science
A discussion about high-end spirits focuses on a 1952 vintage Armagnac consumed at a recent party. The hosts explain that pure distillation in French products often results in fewer hangovers because they lack "fusel oils"—impurities like butyl and propyl alcohol found in lower-quality spirits. The conversation covers the social and physical effects of aged brandy compared to other alcohols like scotch.
