Episode 264: Engine Trouble
This episode appears to contain dynamically inserted ads. Transcript timestamps may be approximate.
Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on modern roads, the results have often turned out to be more than a little terrifying.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson.
—————————
Lore Resources:
- Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
- Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
- Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop
—————————
To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to [email protected] with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it.
To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected], or visit our listing here.
————————
©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.
Breathe in and reset with Lincoln Rejuvenate, an available multi-sensory feature in the 2027 Lincoln Navigator SUV. Experience the luxurious massage, visuals, and sense to help you relax in the driver's seat. It's your time for a reset. Visit Lincoln.com to learn more. Lincoln Rejuvenate does not operate unless the vehicle is in part. When the vehicle is off or if any door is open, do not use the feature in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. See owners manual for important operating instructions. Lincoln Navigator trade marks affordor as affiliates. Global Brights Reserve. Overwhelmed? That was me with diabetes. Hey, I'm Jabron. Between teaching and coaching, managing diabetes felt like an extra job. With the Freestyle Libre 3CGM, I get real-time glucose readings and have the insights to make informed decisions. My life feels lighter now. Learn more at freestylelibre.us. The views expressed should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual circumstances may vary for prescription only. 13 for founded freestylelibre.us. People are people, as they say. And there are some things that are universally simple, no matter where or when we live. If you need proof, look no further than this classic story of a teenager arguing with his dad about borrowing the car. Familiar territory, right? Now, what I say classic, I really mean classical. Because this myth happens to be from ancient Greece. And while the car wasn't a car, exactly, but a chariot. As the tale goes, young faton paid a visit to his father, Helios, and begged to borrow the chariot, which, if we know anything from Ferris Bueller's Day off, was an uphill battle from the start. To make his chances worse, though, this was no ordinary chariot. No, Helios' ride happened to be responsible for dragging the sun across the sky every morning. It was a delicate task, to say the least. If it flew too high, the earth would freeze. If it flew too low, the earth would burst into flames. Serious stakes, I know. So it's no surprise that Helios was more than a tad bit hesitant to hand off the literal rains. Faiton wouldn't give up, though, and eventually his dad relented, which might not have been a great call. Because as soon as Faiton climbed into that chariot, he lost control. Completely, the horse is freaked out, the chariot flew too low, and Africa was scorched, which, according to the myth, is apparently what caused the Sahara Desert. Zeus, seeing this absolute disaster from on high, threw a thunderbolt at poor Faiton,
Transcription truncated.