Blacksmiths and Liars-to-Children
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This week’s short and sweet biography is about Jason Ogg. Then, in the Science of Discworld segment this week, we learn about lies-to-children, also known as education.  What we actually have here is an explanation of the framework for the non-fiction, science-education half of the Science of Discworld series. Fasten your seat belt and hang on to your hat. There probably will be a quiz.  Facebook page: Tales from the Drum Website: https://www.podpage.com/Tales-From-the-Drum/ YouTube channel: Tales from the Drum email: medievalgnome@gmail. Discord server: Friends of Medieval Gnome Productions  Patreon page: Medieval Gnome Productions Medieval Gnome Productions is-- CEF: Holly Golightly; Engineer: Ivy “Munchkin” McDoodles; host: The Medieval Gnome; and, our new consultant Artimas the Chill. The Turtle Moves GNU Terry Pratchett
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