Say it three times and help may arrive. But where did "Mayday!" come from? Listen in to find out.
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# Stuff You Should Know Episode Summary
Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating history of the Mayday distress call, exploring how this iconic phrase became the universal signal for help at sea and in the air. They break down exactly what you're supposed to say in a real emergency, reveal the surprising French origins of the word Mayday, and uncover the hefty penalties for making fake distress calls. Plus, they cover a couple of lesser-known radio codes like Pan Pan and Securite that handle different levels of emergency situations.
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