Topic: Stonehenge

Just Stop Oil activists sprayed orange cornflour powder on the ancient Stonehenge monument and private jets at Stansted Airport. The protesters, including a 21-year-old student and a 73-year-old man, claimed the substance would wash away with rain, though heritage officials expressed concern over potential damage to the UNESCO site. The group mistakenly targeted jets they believed belonged to Taylor Swift.

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion used fire extinguishers to spray orange paint on Stonehenge and several private jets at an airfield where Taylor Swift's plane was reportedly parked. The hosts discuss the history of Stonehenge's 1958 restoration and the technical implications of spray-painting aircraft, which grounds the planes for safety inspections.

Archaeologists in England claim to have solved the mystery of Stonehenge's sarsen stones, tracing them to West Woods, 25 kilometers away. The hosts criticize the story as "recycled news," noting that the origin of the stones has been discussed for decades without explaining how the 30-ton boulders were actually moved. Personal anecdotes about visiting the site in the 1970s before modern restrictions are shared.

A movie clip featuring Stonehenge and "spatial extrusions" is played. John C. Dvorak identifies it as Thor: The Dark World. They also mention that Wag the Dog is currently playing on HBO, noting its continued relevance to modern political "distractions."

The hosts read a donation from Grand Duke David Foley and discuss the cultural origins of the phrase "Am I my brother's keeper," linking it to the 1991 film *New Jack City*. A listener also writes in about Stonehenge, noting that recently discovered burial mounds are precisely 33 meters in length, connecting the "magic number" to ancient history.

The hosts play a "Guess That Movie" segment featuring a clip from "Thor: The Dark World." The discussion briefly touches on the film's plot involving Stonehenge and the fabric of reality before mentioning that "Wag the Dog" is currently airing on HBO.

Stonehenge has undergone a 27 million pound makeover, including a new state-of-the-art visitor center, which critics compare to a "Victorian peep show." The commercialization of the ancient site reflects a broader global trend where historical landmarks are fenced off and turned into "Disneyland" style tourist attractions.

Physicist Michio Kaku appeared on television to propose that crop circles can be replicated using portable generators and microwave ovens to "soften" corn stalks. Adam Curry ridicules this theory, challenging scientists to actually prove they can create complex geometric patterns in the dark using kitchen appliances.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 237 of the No Agenda show on September 23, 2010. They discuss the recent autumnal equinox and reminisce about a time when visitors could sit on the stones at Stonehenge before fences were installed. The hosts welcome the "human resources" in the chat room and set the stage for the media assassination to follow.

Personal anecdotes highlight the increased security and restrictions at global landmarks like Stonehenge and the Louvre. In the 1970s, visitors could sit on the stones at Stonehenge and view the Mona Lisa without bulletproof glass or massive crowds. The discussion touches on the "preciousness" of art and historical sites, noting how public access has been curtailed following incidents of vandalism, such as the slashing of Rembrandt's "Night Watch."