{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Being Bald / The Most Important Top 10 List Ever Made","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/being-bald-the-most-important-top-10-list-ever-made","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/d3a12600/podcast/play/117134014/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-18%2F420304256-44100-2-3087af52c5bb4.mp3","description":"This episode covers 4,000 years of baldness from ancient Egypt to the modern era. We talk about pirates, wigs held together with bobby pins, a reform school kid who became champion, a man who fought an empire without raising a fist, and the most famous silhouette in history.New episodes every week. Subscribe and join the Overcrest Driving Team for exclusive content drops.🔗 LINKSOvercrest Driving Team: overcrestproductions.com/driversclubMobil1: https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/motor-oils/FCP Euro: fcpeuro.comNokian Tires: nokiantires.comOnx Offroad: onxoffroad.comCommon Gear: thecommongear.com\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":817.3,"endTime":824.4,"type":"term","title":"stock car racer","url":"/glossary/stock-car-racer","quote":"\"His father was a stock car racer, not a famous one, the local circuit kind. A weekend warrior who smelled like motor oil and loved his kids more than anything on the track.\"","canonicalId":"term:stock-car-racer","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A stock car racer competes in races using cars that are based on standard production models, often modified for racing. 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It's against the law."}},{"startTime":951.4,"endTime":960.6,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Charger","url":"/cars/dodge/charger","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/1970_Dodge_Charger_R-T_Hirschaid_22-20220709-RM-120204.jpg","quote":"Who else stops a nuclear submarine with a Dodge Charger? Exactly.","canonicalId":"car:dodge:charger","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Charger is a full-size American muscle car known for its powerful engines and aggressive styling. It has been featured prominently in popular culture, including the Fast & Furious film series where Dominic Toretto drives one.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Charger is a big, fast car made in America. 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Yes, surpass AS01, which is the high performance all season tire may specifically for drivers who want the most of their cars without sacrificing capability when the roads get slick...","canonicalId":"term:all-season-tires","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"All-season tires are designed to provide acceptable performance in a variety of conditions including dry, wet, and light winter weather. They offer a balance between traction, tread life, and comfort but may not excel in extreme winter conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"All-season tires are made to work well in many kinds of weather, like rain or light snow. They are good for everyday driving but not the best for really bad winter roads."}},{"startTime":1146.7,"endTime":1151.2,"type":"term","title":"pothole protection","url":"/glossary/pothole-protection","quote":"They also come with a 55,000 mile warranty. Nokia and tires pothole protection. 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You get on the list, you do your order. Or the allocate. You can't even get one even if the weight. Exactly. Which is why the use market is so crazy. So this explains why a long time portion enthusiast named Abdul-Lenziz, a Florida man, picked up a... Florida man? Florida man. Yeah, I should tell you something right away. He picked up a 2022 GT3 with just 34 miles on it. This was sold as a new car.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high-performance variant of the Porsche 911 sports car, known for its track-focused design, naturally aspirated engine, and lightweight construction. The 2022 model is highly sought after, with limited availability leading to long waiting lists and a strong used market.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 911 GT3 is a special version of the Porsche 911 made for racing and fast driving. 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