Have you ever wondered how the big bad wolf managed to wear grandma’s clothing and trick Little Red Riding Hood? Or which species of bean plant could actually grow tall enough to reach giants in the sky? (And while we’re at it, why are there giants in the sky anyway?) This week, Katy and Laura take a look at the scientific accuracy of fairy tales—what they got right, what they most definitely didn’t, and what these stories would sound like if the authors couldn’t take creative liberties.
11/10/22 • 66 min
2 Listeners
5.0
(1)
For the Love of Nature - "Accurate" Fairy Tales
Transcript
Laura: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to For the Love of Nature, a podcast where we tell you everything you need to know about nature and probably more than you wanted to know. I'm Laura.
Katy: And I'm Katy. .
in today's episode
we're going to talk about how or what I should say fairy tales would look like and they would sound very different if they were scientifically accurate.
Laura: this, So this episode I was really
"Accurate" Fairy Tales Top Questions Answered
How would fairy tales be different if they were scientifically accurate?
Fairy tales would have more realistic elements and explanations based on scientific principles.
What are some scientifically accurate versions of popular characters' theme songs?
"Scientifically Accurate Spider-Man" and "Scientifically Accurate Ninja Turtles" are examples of such videos.
What are some personal experiences and interests discussed in the podcast episode?
The hosts talk about trying mushroom coffee and encountering eels in a creek.
What is the mystery of eel migration?
Eels' reproductive habits and migration patterns have long been unknown but are now being studied.
What are the moral inconsistencies in many fairy tales?
Fairy tales often depict morally ambiguous or conflicting situations that may not align with real-life values.
How was Little Red Riding Hood rescued from the wolf in the story?
A huntsman saved Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother from inside the wolf's stomach.
What is the original story and title of Jack and the Beanstalk?
The original story was called "Jack Springs in the Enchanted Bean."
What is gigantism and how is it related to fairy tales?
Gigantism is a condition where children or adolescents have high levels of growth hormone, causing them to grow very tall. It is speculated that giants in fairy tales might have had gigantism.
What are the possible explanations for Sleeping Beauty's prolonged sleep?
The podcast suggests poisoning or Kline Levin Syndrome as potential explanations for Sleeping Beauty's prolonged sleep.
What aspects of Cinderella's story were discussed in the podcast?
The podcast talked about the glass slipper, Cinderella's forgiving nature, and the role of her fairy godmother in transforming her for the ball.
Show more Questions
Show more Questions
Episode Comments
5.0
out of 5
1 Rating
eg., What part of this podcast did you like? Ask a question to the host or other listeners...
Post
Katy Reiss
@thatkatyreiss
Nov 15
1 Like
Reply
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/for-the-love-of-nature-187999/accurate-fairy-tales-24813905"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to "accurate" fairy tales on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy