#21 Postal Addresses

Surprisingly Awesome

Gimlet

Comedy, Society & Culture, Education

4.1 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2016

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

4 billion people in the world don't have standard addresses - so how do they get mail? The Facts Surprisingly Awesome’s theme music is by Nicholas Britell and our ad music is by Build Buildings. They were edited this week by Annie-Rose Strasser. Peter Clowney weighed in too. The show was produced by Elizabeth Kulas, Christine Driscoll and Rachel Ward. It was mixed by Andrew Dunn. Special thanks to Maeve Higgins, who brought us that Vonnegut essay. We had production assistance from Shani Aviram, Jacob Cruz, Emily Kennedy, Rikki Novetsky and Sarah Stodder. Additional music for this episode came from Our Many Stars, Onry Ozzborn, and One Two Three. Sponsors Frank & Oak – Go to frankandoak.com/awesome to get your first outfit for $79 (a pair of pants and a shirt). Prudential - Download the MapMyRun app and join the Prudential 4.01K challenge. When you do, pledge to save at least 1% or more of your annual income for retirement and run and log 4.01K to be eligible to win a prize. Wealthsimple – Investing made easy. Get your first $10,000 managed for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Pepsi Max. Christmas is great, but there's loads of ways to make it better.
0:08.0	Like sneaking some chili into the gravy for some extra ink, or building a playlist that will even get your
0:14.8	none up on the table or just cracking open an ice cold Pepsi Max.
0:20.1	Christmas better with Pepsi Max Christmas.
0:23.0	Better with Pepsi Max.
0:25.0	You can crush your fingers and all your toes during a data center migration.
0:31.0	You can knock on wood, pluck a dozen four-leaf clovers, or look to your
0:34.6	lucky stars for a successful office expansion. You could hold your breath, shut your eyes,
0:39.4	and say all the world wishes to help avoid cyber attacks. but none of that truly helps you.
0:44.3	Because next level moments need the next level network with the security, reliability,
0:49.8	and expertise to take your business further. AT&T business, the network more businesses are choosing.
0:58.0	This episode is brought to you by Shopify.
1:00.0	That's what I hear when I make another sale on Shopify.
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1:19.2	UK slash podcast 23 all lower, all lowercase,
1:23.2	and take your business to the next level today.
1:27.1	Because I'm about to order a kilogram of Mongolian potatoes
1:32.0	to my address in Brooklyn?
1:35.0	What?
1:37.0	What?
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