Learn Something New Everyday

When managing editor Allan Britnell takes dog, Oscar, for their nightly walk, he usually dials up a podcast to listen to. One of his favourites from 2017 is the BBC’s 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy. Each 10-minute episode recounts the history and impact of 50 everyday items and concepts that lead to the world as we know it. Several items are contractor related, including episodes on the S-bend pipe, lightbulbs, and concrete.