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Why do people 'christen' ships with champagne?
Why do people 'christen' ships with champagne?
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
We've all heard about the practice of smashing a champagne bottle against the hull of a ship before launching it -- but where does this practice come from? Join the guys as they delve into the surprisingly ancient practice of commemorating ship launches, from ancient Babylon to the modern day.
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Released:
Aug 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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