LISTEN: The Wizard of Mauritius: The Man Who Could See Beyond the Horizon

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In 1764 a French engineer on a tiny African island claimed that he could see ships beyond the horizon.

In today's show we'll review the strange story of Étienne Bottineau and consider the evidence for his claims to have invented a new art.

We'll also ponder a 400-year-old levitation trick and puzzle over why throwing a beer can at someone might merit a promotion.

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