Dear Hank & John 427: Ghosts to Fix the Housing Crisis
Oct 8, 2025
Have you ever wondered if dogs have a preferred direction for chasing their tails? Hank and John dive into this question with a lighthearted discussion on animal handedness. They also present a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek proposal to solve the housing crisis involving mean ghosts. Plus, find out why we place the dollar sign before numbers and why there’s no dramatic term for dying of thirst. Finally, they reflect on handling public notoriety and celebrate AFC Wimbledon's recent comeback!
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Spin Test For Tail-Chasing Direction
- John and Hank tested directionality by spinning and observed dizziness affects performance switching direction.
- They used the experiment humorously to discuss paw dominance and animal lateralization.
Handedness Appears Across Species
- Many mammals show lateralization: dogs and cats have paw preferences and primates vary by species.
- Lateralization appears across taxa including horses and whales, manifesting in different body parts.
Dead Bat Killed A House Deal
- John recalled finding a dead bat in the bathroom trash can while house-hunting and reconsidering the purchase.
- The discovery made him back off from buying that otherwise good house.
