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In the QI Series T episode "Ticks, Tax, Toes," host Sandi Toksvig and guests explore historical curiosities, including the 1696 "window tax" that caused British homeowners to brick up windows to avoid fees. The episode also details tick biology, such as their "questing" behavior and leg sensors, alongside a demonstration of MENACE, the matchbox-based AI that learns to play noughts and crosses. For a detailed breakdown of the episode, visit BBC .

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