The chess cheating scandal. | We love and hate fish sticks. | Why that sticker on the back of the car says 26.2.

Published: Oct. 3, 2022, 9 a.m.

Magnus Carlson is the Michael Jordan of the Chess world. When he recently lost to unknown Hans Niemann and then accused Niemann of cheating, was it sour grapes or does he have a point?

Of all foods in the frozen food aisle of your local grocery store, none are as unusual as the fish stick. None are as interesting, either.

The marathon is the crown jewel of running accomplishments. 26.2 miles is tough, but also sounds somewhat random. Who decided on the length?

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Episode Sources/Go Deeper:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chess-cheating-magnus-carlsen-hans-niemann-11663751262
https://www.hakaimagazine.com/article-short/the-unlikely-prevailing-success-of-fish-sticks/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/563590/why-are-marathons-26-2-miles-long

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