A British sailor named Charles Lightoller visited San Francisco in the late 1800s and raved about the "'Frisco biscuit" he ate there. Carl Merritt read that in a book and wondered: "What is a Frisco biscuit?" That little question took us on a long journey for the answer. Additional Reading:<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/12028752/ever-heard-of-a-frisco-biscuit-neither-had-many-maritime-historians">Ever Heard of a 'Frisco Biscuit'? Neither Had Many Maritime Historians</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/11991921/is-there-treasure-at-the-bottom-of-san-francisco-bay">Is There Treasure At the Bottom Of San Francisco Bay</a></li>
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Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.