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April Fools' Prank with an Iceberg
00:00 - 08:58 (08:58)
Dick Smith, an electronics millionaire in Sydney, pulled off an April Fools' prank in 1978 by sailing into the harbor towing what appeared to be an iceberg while a radio reporter broadcasted from it, fooling many harborside residents and listeners with a barge covered in white plastic sheets, shaving cream, and firefighting foam.
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Dick Smith, an electronics millionaire, pulled an April Fools' prank in 1978 by sailing into the Sydney Harbor towing what appeared to be an iceberg, fooling many people with a barge covered in white plastic sheets, shaving cream, and firefighting foam.
00:00 - 05:11 (05:11)
Summary
Dick Smith, an electronics millionaire, pulled an April Fools' prank in 1978 by sailing into the Sydney Harbor towing what appeared to be an iceberg, fooling many people with a barge covered in white plastic sheets, shaving cream, and firefighting foam.
ChapterApril Fools' Prank with an Iceberg
EpisodeBroken News
PodcastDistractible
The speaker expresses gratitude for the existence of fire extinguishers and laments the younger generation's lack of appreciation for analog media, including the once-used microfiche.
05:11 - 08:58 (03:46)
Summary
The speaker expresses gratitude for the existence of fire extinguishers and laments the younger generation's lack of appreciation for analog media, including the once-used microfiche. An ad for a 5% discount on Emma mattresses is mentioned in passing.