Dear Hank & John 392: Kill The Part That Cringes
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Jun 26, 2024 The podcast explores topics like the correlation between creature size and voice pitch, where flies sleep, and the invention of hard-shell tacos. The hosts also discuss fame as a drug, seed to plant transformation, a humorous train dinner theater experience, and the history of Taco Bell. Personal fulfillment, football signings, Mars auroras, and Schadenfreude are also covered.
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Famous Person Signed Our Book
- John had a Zoom call with a top 20 famous creative person who once went to their book signing line in 2012.
- The person was the same before and after fame, but fame changed how others perceived them.
Voice Pitch vs. Size Explained
- Smaller animals generally have higher-pitched voices while larger ones tend to have lower-pitched voices.
- This is related to the size and length of vocal cords, but exceptions occur due to dishonest signaling in some species.
Find Flies' Hiding Spots
- Flies do not sleep together in one place but find small secluded spots like under leaves or rocks.
- Hunting flies while they sleep is ineffective due to their dispersed resting locations.