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This time on TLT, Zaki breaks down the trajectory and efficacy of an elven bow, Zaeem dances on tables at The Prancing Pony, and Ali grows a long beard and demands tea from short people. Middle Earth is the destination and New Zealand is our proxy.
Random Rubbish
Cars and Wheels and Stuff, I Don't Know
EDIT: Zaeem, we were talking about the stupid BMW grilles. Pay attention. It's literally the absolute least you can do. — Ali and Zaki
Fun Facts (we use the term loosely)
New Zealand Wizard (More Radagast Than Gandalf)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/8087658/Wizard-reminisces-as-he-turns-80
Last Human Settlers
George Washington and Dinosaurs
EDIT: I believe I said "Thomas Jefferson" in the podcast. I meant to say "George Washington" instead. - Zaeem
EDIT 2: There is no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of Men for this treachery. — Ali
Two Anthems (We’ve had one anthem, yes. What about a second anthem?)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Defend_New_Zealand
EDIT: I don’t think Ali knows about second anthems, Zaeem. — Zaki
EDIT 2: What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn’t he? — Zaeem
Nuclear Experiments
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1945/0041/latest/DLM239284.html
Scooby Doo on Zombie Island (a Proper Scary Movie for Kids)
https://youtu.be/RFeNB8IlPlc?t=157
EDIT: Zaeem probably gets scared watching Dumbo. — Zaki
Actual Locations
Lord of the Rings Locations
https://www.newzealand.com/ca/feature/the-lord-of-the-rings-trilogy-filming-locations
EDIT: When I said that Minas Tirith and Gondor used the same set, what I meant to say was that Minas Tirith and Helm's Deep used the same set. — Zaeem
EDIT 2: Sneaky little hobbitses. Wicked, tricksy, false! — Zaki
Abel Tasman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abel_Tasman_National_Park
https://www.nelsontasman.nz/visit-nelson-tasman/destinations/abel-tasman-national-park/
Waitomo Glow Caves (Fall in Here and Urine Trouble!)
https://www.newzealand.com/uk/waitomo-caves/
https://www.newzealand.com/uk/plan/business/the-legendary-black-water-rafting-co-1/
EDIT: Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity! — Ali
Puzzling World (Funhouse of Tricks and Illusions)
https://www.puzzlingworld.co.nz
EDIT: The owner of the place is probably like "Do not take me for some conjuror of cheap tricks! I am not trying to rob you, I'm trying to help you." — Ali
Cape Reinga / Spirits Bay
http://www.deviatingthenorm.com/blogarchive/2015/6/17/reingaspiritsnz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piwhane_/_Spirits_Bay
https://travel.outthere.kiwi/spirits-bay/
Dunedin (Kiwis and Yellow-Eyed Penguins)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunedin
Histories and Mysteries
Taniwha (aka The Flute-Playing Snake Tannies)
https://teara.govt.nz/en/taniwha/page-1
EDIT: Be silent! Keep your forked tongue behind your teeth. I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm. — Ali
Waitomo Caves Hotel (You Can Check Out Any Time You Like, But You Can Never Leave *Awesome Guitar Riff*)
https://www.waitomo.com/glowworms-and-caves/waitomo-glowworm-caves
EDIT: What? That joke doesn't even work. — Zaki
EDIT 2: A day may come when the jokes of men fail… but it is not THIS day! — Zaeem
South Island Giant Moa (aka The Mammothy Ostrich)
http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/south-island-giant-moa
EDIT: 249 kilograms! Tell me you wouldn't want to eat that! — Ali
EDIT 2: They are not for eating! — Zaeem
EDIT 3: Stupid, fat hobbit. — Zaki
Movies & Culture
Gimli in The Jungle Book 2 (Nobody Remembers This Movie)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283426/characters/nm0722636
EDIT: This whole episode we've been talking about the absolute masterpiece that is The Lord of The Rings and I cannot believe you put this piece of trash in the "Movies & Culture" section. — Zaki
EDIT 2: I KNEW IT. I WAS RIGHT. THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS. — Ali
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