Why Goldfish Swam Into Our Living Rooms

Every Little Thing

Gimlet

Comedy, Education, Science

4.6 • 4.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2022

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

This week, we’re diving into a favorite episode. Caller Liana wants to know: How did goldfish come to dominate our fish bowls and pet stores? Pet historian Kasey Grier goes deep into the history of America’s favorite finned pet. Plus, goldfish freak Dave Mandley introduces us to the fanciest fish money can buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.0	You have reached the every little thing helpline.
0:33.0	Please leave your question about a scaley animal
0:36.0	that is also a delicious snack after the beep.
0:39.0	Hi, my name is Liana and I've been wondering
0:42.0	where Goldfish came from,
0:45.0	not the food like the pet.
0:48.0	Hello.
0:51.0	Hey Liana, it's Flora from ELT.
0:53.0	Hi. Have you had a Goldfish?
0:55.0	I have had a Goldfish, yeah.
0:57.0	What was its name? What was the story?
0:59.0	My sister and I both got one.
1:01.0	They were Goldie and Princess.
1:03.0	And then my parents totally left them
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