39. Quark

On this episode of Butter No Parsnips, Kyle and Emily dive deep into the fascinating etymology of the word “quark” and the complexity of particle physics.

They discuss the spelling and dichotomy of pronunciation of "quark," and uncover surprising connections between James Joyce's "Finnegan's Wake" and the legendary tale of Tristan and Isolde.

But the exploration doesn't stop there: they delve even deeper into Joyce's peculiar writing style, including the stunning and terrifying "thunderwords."