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The episode kicked off with a segment on "pointless facts of the week," specifically highlighting events from 1955. It was both humorous and sobering: Churchill's resignation as Prime Minister, Einstein's passing, and the first McDonald's franchise opening—marking pivotal moments of that year. They also reminisced about Velcro's invention, TV remotes (the Zenith Flashmatic), and Disneyland opening its gates, painting a picture of a year brimming with innovation and tragedy alike. The hosts joked about the increase in obesity alongside new consumer tech and how Velcro and remote controls might have set the stage for modern complacency.