About this episode
This episode discusses how to measure temperature without a thermometer and the trademarking of clown appearances.
This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks. Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor . You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org . How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org . How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Hosts: Mike Danforth, Ian Chillag
Guests: Marlene Zuk, Julie Proctor
Topics covered
- temperature measurement
- clown trademarking
- outdoor activities
- comedy
- NPR
Keywords
- temperature
- thermometer
- clowns
- trademark
- NPR
- comedy
- podcast
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Organizations: NPR, Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+
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