{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"093-The Old Flying Days","description":"\r\nIn the early days of English aviation, journalist C.C. Turner seemed to be everywhere, witnessing bold new feats and going on some harrowing adventures of his own. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll sample Turner's record of Edwardian aviation, including his own clumsy first attempt to fly an airplane and a record-setting balloon voyage to Sweden.\r\nWe'll also ponder the nuances of attempted murder and puzzle over a motel guest's noisemaking.\r\nPlease consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. You can change or cancel your pledge at any time, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support.\r\nYou can also make a one-time donation via the Donate button in the sidebar of the Futility Closet website.\r\nSources for our feature on early aviation in England:\r\nCharles Cyril Turner, The Old Flying Days, 1927.\r\nCharles Cyril Turner, The Marvels of Aviation, 1917.\r\nThis week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listeners J.C. and Brenna Lundberg, who found it in this collection.\r\nSources for listener mail:\r\nWikipedia, "Death of Sammy Yatim" (accessed Feb. 2, 2016).\r\nDiana Mehta, "Toronto Cop Found Not Guilty of Murdering Sammy Yatim, But Is Found Guilty of Attempted Murder," National Post, Jan. 25, 2016.\r\nJillian Bell, "Forcillo Attempted Murder Verdict Explained," CBC News, Jan. 25, 2016.\r\nAlyshah Hasham, "Forcillo Guilty of Attempted Murder in Shooting Death of Sammy Yatim," Toronto Star, Jan. 25, 2016.\r\nWendy Gillis and Alyshah Hasham, "'Mystery' Charge Only One That Sticks in Sammy Yatim Slaying," Toronto Star, Jan. 25, 2016.\r\nYou can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or via the RSS feed at http:\/\/feedpress.me\/futilitycloset.\r\nMany thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode.\r\nIf you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!","author_name":"Futility Closet","author_url":"https:\/\/www.futilitycloset.com\/podcast\/","html":"