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Mar 29 2011

How Igloos Work

27 min 3 movies discussed
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Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the fascinating world of igloos, those iconic dome-shaped snow shelters that represent one of humanity's oldest survival technologies. They dig into the surprising facts about the Inuit people (and why calling them "Eskimos" isn't cool), debunk some common myths about igloo living, and reveal how these incredible structures can actually be 40 degrees warmer inside than out. Plus, you'll get step-by-step instructions on how to build your own igloo - though they warn it might take a bit longer than the one-hour expert time if you're a beginner!


Movies Discussed

Inception
Inception
2010 2h 28m
★ 8.4
"Although you had inception problems, right? — Josh brought up problems Chuck had with Christopher Nolan's movie Inception." — Josh
Insomnia
Insomnia
2002 1h 58m
★ 7.0
"Robin Williams, uh, fishing camp in insomnia — Chuck compared igloos as hunting shelters to Robin Williams' fishing camp in the movie Insomnia." — Chuck
Juno
Juno
2007 1h 36m
★ 7.1
"I'll never forget her for Juno — Josh mentioned Ellen Page's role in the movie Juno when discussing her acting." — Josh

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