454: Flippin’ Heck
Summary
Hank and John Green celebrate their 20th anniversary while answering listener questions about changing schools, the mysterious nature of ducks, and the evolutionary satisfaction of puzzles. They also explore why marine mammals don’t drink saltwater, explain the simplicity of Hank’s 2D glasses invention, and discuss the physics of Earth’s orbit if the sun vanished. The episode concludes with news from Mars’ atmosphere and AFC Wimbledon’s World Cup screenings.
Topics discussed
Intro, 20th Anniversary, and Garden Chat
Existential Questions and New Podcasts
Advice on Starting a New School
Are Ducks Up to Something?
Human Rarity and the Nature of Names
The Evolutionary Joy of Puzzles
Do Marine Mammals Drink Salt Water?
The Business of 2D Glasses
What If the Sun Disappeared?
Mars Space Weather and the World Cup
Doritos vs. Turnips and Outro
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