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Monty Python

The main entrance to Castle Doune

Here’s where to go if you want to fart in someone’s general direction

Arts

It’s 40 years since the film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ was released in April 1975. Today, you can visit the Scottish castle where much of the comedy classic was filmed, and play with coconut halves.

The World

Music heard on the air for July 18, 2014

Music Heard on Air
John Cleese performing during a dress rehearsal of his one man show in 2009.

John Cleese, of Monty Python fame, joins George Clooney in attacking The Daily Mail

Arts, Culture & Media

Sharp Rise in Americans Giving Up Citizenship

Conflict & Justice

‘Community’ star Danny Pudi on his childhood and career

Arts, Culture & Media

Monty Python ban ends

Arts, Culture & Media

The Scottish city of Glasgow will finally be able to see Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” on the screen now that a 30-year ban has been lifted.

The World

The Great British Class Calculator

Arts, Culture & Media

A new survey conducted by the BBC is challenging traditional notions of social class in Britain. Instead of the traditional three, sociologists say its more accurate to speak of seven different classes in Britain.

The World

More of Your Photo Remixes

Arts, Culture & Media

We recently kicked off a new listener challenge. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves photography.

Python Be Gone

The Florida Everglades might be known for alligators and crocodiles, but there’s another reptile snaking through those wetlands: the Burmese python. And Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is calling on volunteers to hunt down and remove the invasive species,

The World

It’s python huntin’ season

Environment

Python hunting season is open in South Florida until April 17th. The region has been ravaged by a huge invasion of the Southeast Asian reptile. Meant to be exotic pets, the snakes have found their way into the wild.