This week we conclude the story of Sushi Row with how Koda Farms' development of their proprietary Kokuho Rose rice allowed Kawafuku to become the first Sushi bar in Los Angeles and how historical cure-alls ended up mostly being aggressive laxatives. A listener email explains the traditional Soviet astronaut movie of choice.
Episode Tabs:
L.A.’s sushi revolution was fueled by this secret ingredient from the Central Valley
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-05-03/la-sushi-revolution-fueled-by-secret-ingredient
Lewis and Clark marked their trail with laxatives
https://offbeatoregon.com/2501d1006d_biliousPills-686.077.html
Listener Tabs:
White Sun of the Desert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auj_u7wEyw8
Johnny Fiveaces: Original meme artwork sells for $5,100
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50817558
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