Wild goose chase

The video discusses a student's quest to find a mythical two-headed animal at the zoo, prompted by a classmate's bet. The teacher explains that this is a 'Wild Goose Chase,' an idiom meaning a futile search. The term originally referred to a type of horse race, but its meaning evolved over time. The student reflects on the likelihood of success and considers checking the goose exhibit just in case.

What did the classmate claim to have seen at the zoo?

What is the meaning of a 'Wild Goose Chase' according to the conversation?

How did the original meaning of 'Wild Goose Chase' differ from its current meaning?

What analogy is used to explain the difficulty of catching a running goose?

What does the speaker think about the possibility of finding a two-headed creature?