Everything Under The Sun

76. Why do we wear red noses on Red Nose Day? With guest experts Emma Freud & Richard Curtis. Why is your elbow called a funny bone when it’s not funny? Why does bogie come out of your nose when you cry?

In this episode of Everything Under The Sun, experts Emma Freud and Richard Curtis explain the history of Red Nose Day. The show also explores why the elbow is called a funny bone and examines the biological purpose of nasal mucus when crying.

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