Podcast Summary
Discovering Surprising Facts: Kakadu Plum and AI: The Kakadu plum, a superfood with 100x more vitamin C than oranges, is less known. AI is transforming industries, and AT&T Fiber offers straightforward pricing. Michigan Chronicle Digital Daily connects Detroit's black community, and Visible provides a $25/month 5G plan. Stuff to Blow Your Mind explores crabs' surprising habits.
The Kakadu plum, an Australian native superfood, contains an extraordinary amount of vitamin C, 100 times more than oranges, yet it's not widely known. Meanwhile, in the world of technology, artificial intelligence is expected to play a significant role in shaping the future. AT&T Fiber offers straightforward pricing, and Intel's Technically Speaking podcast explores how AI is transforming various industries. The Michigan Chronicle Digital Daily keeps Detroit's black community connected, and Visible provides a transparent wireless plan with unlimited 5G data for $25 a month. Stuff to Blow Your Mind discusses crabs and their feeding habits, and an interesting Google search result shows that when searching for "crabs," the first hits are seafood restaurants, followed by health nodes about pubic lice, and finally, the decapod crustaceans. It's a reminder that sometimes the most straightforward and natural things, like the Kakadu plum or crabs, can offer surprising discoveries.
Online searches influence results and uncover surprises: Online searches can lead to unexpected discoveries, like crab-related content despite unrelated queries, and reveal fascinating facts, such as crabs existing during the dinosaur era
Our online search interests can influence the results we receive, even if the topics seem unrelated. The speaker was surprised to find himself consistently served crab-related content despite his and another person's previous searches for crabs potentially being a coincidence. This discovery led the speaker to discuss a fascinating fossil find - a well-preserved crab trapped in amber from the Cretaceous period. This crab, with its defensive stance, raises questions about how it ended up in tree resin and highlights the existence of crabs during the dinosaur era. The speaker also shared a study suggesting that some herbivorous dinosaurs may have consumed crustaceans, challenging the common belief of their strictly herbivorous diets. Overall, these findings show how our online searches can lead us down intriguing paths and how even seemingly unrelated topics can be connected through scientific discoveries.
Dinosaur Feces Reveal Hadrosaurs Ate Crustaceans: New research shows that hadrosaurs, large herbivorous dinosaurs, may have eaten crustaceans or crab-like animals, as evidenced by fossilized feces containing crustacean shells and wood fiber.
Giant herbivorous dinosaurs like hadrosaurs may have supplemented their vegetarian diets with crustaceans or crab-like animals, as evidenced by coprolites (fossilized dinosaur feces) containing wood fiber, crustacean shells, and crustaceans that were likely too large to have been swallowed accidentally. The presence of large crustacean shells and the fact that they comprised a significant portion of the coprolites suggest that hadrosaurs intentionally consumed these animals. The reason behind this behavior remains a mystery, but possibilities include seeking specific nutrients or minerals, or even linking it to the reproductive cycle. This discovery adds to the complexity of understanding the diets and behaviors of dinosaurs, and raises the question of whether crabs ever ate dinosaurs, for which there is currently no definitive evidence.
Crabs' intriguing eating habits: From claws to gastric mill: Crabs are versatile eaters with unique digestive systems. They use their claws to tear food and have multiple mouthparts to shred it. Crabs chew with their stomachs, aided by a gastric mill, to extract nutrients efficiently.
Crabs are versatile eaters and have unique digestive systems. Crabs, as a subgroup of decapod crustaceans, live in various environments and have diverse diets. Many crab species are omnivorous, consuming both vegetation and meat. Crabs use their claws to tear food into pieces and have multiple mouthparts to further shred the food. But the most fascinating aspect of crab eating is their ability to chew with the insides of their stomachs, thanks to a gastric mill. This organ, resembling a semitranslucent pinkish orange, sci-fi weapon hood, helps crabs efficiently extract nutrients from their food. This meticulous process of disassembling food using both external and internal tools is a testament to crabs' intriguing eating habits.
Crabs' Impressive Food Processing Abilities: Crabs possess unique gastric mills for efficient food processing, and can even produce sounds to threaten rivals while keeping their claws free
Crabs have an impressive ability to consume and process food, with their own built-in disassembly tools and a unique gastric mill that continues the chewing process from the inside. This discovery was further highlighted in a 2019 study, where researchers found that ghost crabs can even produce aggressive sounds by rubbing their gastric mills together. This redundant method allows them to threaten rivals while keeping their claws free for attack. Humans, on the other hand, have historically devoted significant resources to creating tools for food disassembly and consumption. The study serves as a fascinating reminder of nature's ingenuity and the adaptability of various species. Additionally, during the discussion, Rob shared his positive experience with Astepro's nasal allergy spray, which provides fast-acting relief for allergy symptoms.
Discover solutions for allergies, daily rewards, car parts, and AI technology: Astepro offers allergy relief, Apple Card provides daily cash rewards, eBay Motors offers car parts, and Technically Speaking explores AI technology's future applications
Astepro provides 24-hour, steroid-free relief from indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny and itchy nose, and sneezing. Meanwhile, Apple Card offers daily cash rewards of up to 3% on every purchase. eBay Motors is a go-to source for car parts, ensuring a perfect fit for various makes and models. Lastly, Technically Speaking, an Intel podcast, explores the future of AI technology and its impact on various industries. As for crabs, they can eat humans, but it's not a common occurrence. Crabs are often portrayed in movies as wanting to eat or absorb humans, but in reality, they usually scavenge on dead organisms. This misconception might stem from our natural fear and curiosity about the animal kingdom and the unknown. Apple Card, with its cashback rewards, can help you save money on everyday purchases. Astepro, on the other hand, offers allergy relief for those suffering from indoor and outdoor allergies. And eBay Motors provides a vast selection of car parts, ensuring a perfect fit for your vehicle. Lastly, Technically Speaking, an Intel podcast, offers insight into the future of AI technology and its potential applications in various industries. This podcast serves as a reminder that technology continues to evolve, and AI is at the forefront of these advancements. In conclusion, Astepro provides allergy relief, Apple Card offers daily cash rewards, eBay Motors offers car parts, and Technically Speaking explores the future of AI technology.
Crabs in films symbolize transformation and can be linked to folk wisdom about avoiding them after hurricanes: Folk wisdom advises against consuming crabs after hurricanes due to potential cannibalism by proxy, but the origin and validity of this belief requires further research.
The presence of crabs on a body in films creates a creepier scene, symbolizing the person's transformation into the domain of the crabs. This idea is reminiscent of a folk wisdom that advises against eating crabs after a hurricane due to the possibility of them having fed on human flesh. Hurricanes can lead to an increase in dead sea life, including crabs, due to environmental changes and reduced dissolved oxygen in the water. This can impact crabbing as a human enterprise and pose potential risks to those consuming raw shellfish. The notion of avoiding crabs after a hurricane may stem from the idea of cannibalism by proxy, as humans tend to avoid consuming animals that have eaten a lot of meat or human flesh. However, more research is needed to determine the origin and validity of this folk wisdom.
Crabs contribute to human body decomposition in water: Crabs, specifically blue crabs and coconut crabs, play a role in decomposing human bodies in water environments, but their feeding rate is not well-known. Ensure sourcing crabs for consumption from reliable and safe sources due to potential health risks.
Crabs play a significant role in the decomposition process of human bodies in water environments. Blue crabs and coconut crabs, in particular, have been observed to scavenge human flesh. The facial flesh and open orifices are preferred areas for crabs to start feeding. Crabs, along with crayfish and barnacles, are the most important arthropods from a forensics perspective in saltwater environments. The rate at which crabs can deflesh a body is not well-documented. The idea of eating crabs that have previously consumed human flesh raises superstitious and ethical concerns, but it's important to note that cholera, a waterborne illness, can be present in crabs and pose a health risk to humans. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that crabs intended for consumption are sourced from reliable and safe sources.
Crabs and Cholera: A Hidden Connection: Crabs and other shellfish can carry cholera bacteria from contaminated water, posing a risk to consumers if not properly cooked or stored.
While cholera is primarily associated with poor water treatment and contaminated water sources, there have been instances where crabs and other shellfish have been linked to cholera outbreaks. These crabs can come into contact with the cholera bacteria in contaminated water and the bacteria can attach to their shells. The main concern is the consumption of raw or undercooked shellfish, as the bacteria can cause illness in humans. The CDC states that there are no known animal hosts for Vibrio cholerae, but the bacteria can attach to chitin containing shells of crabs, shrimps, and other shellfish. While it's unclear if a crab can contract cholera from eating a human with the disease, it's important to properly cook and store seafood to avoid the risk of cholera infection. The primary concern is the pollution of water sources, which can lead to cholera contamination in crabs and other shellfish.
Crabs do not intentionally harm or consume humans: Crabs lack the intent or ability to attack humans for food, but can pose a risk through contaminated food.
While crabs, including coconut crabs, are capable of causing harm to humans through defensive displays or tainted food, there is no evidence to suggest that they intentionally kill and consume humans. The idea that Amelia Earhart was consumed by coconut crabs is largely a myth. Crabs are not analytical creatures and do not have instincts about attacking humans to finish them off. The fear of crabs attacking humans is largely due to their impressive defensive displays and their association with myths and films. However, crabs do pose a risk to humans through contaminated food.
Considering Unusual Risks and Passions: Stay aware of potential dangers, invest in passions, and stay informed about tech advancements.
We discussed the importance of considering all potential risks, even those that may seem unusual or insignificant at first. Using the example of eating a live crab whole, we emphasized the potential for injury. Meanwhile, we highlighted the transformative power of investing time, effort, and love into restoring a vehicle, using eBay Motors as an example. In the realm of technology, we previewed the second season of Technically Speaking, an Intel podcast, which explores the future role of artificial intelligence. Lastly, we introduced Visible, a wireless carrier offering affordable, transparent plans, with no hidden fees. Overall, we encouraged listeners to be aware of potential dangers, invest in their passions, and stay informed about technological advancements.
Methane hydrates: Flammable ice and potential climate change concern: Methane hydrates are abundant under the seafloor, can release methane gas when disrupted, and impact marine life and climate change
Methane hydrates are a fascinating and potentially dangerous natural phenomenon. These are essentially chunks of ice containing large amounts of methane gas, which can make "flammable ice" when the methane molecules are physically trapped within the crystal structure of water ice. Methane hydrates are believed to be abundant under the seafloor around the world, with estimates suggesting there could be up to 700,000,000,000,000,000 cubic feet of methane locked up in hydrates. If disrupted, these hydrates could release a large amount of methane gas, which is a potent greenhouse gas and a concern for climate change. Methane hydrates can form spontaneously when methane and very cold water mix under high pressure, like at the bottom of the ocean. In 2011, a research team captured a video of a crab interacting with a methane seep on the ocean floor, where methane gas was escaping from the seafloor. The crab seemed to be attracted to the bubbles and tried to grab them with its claws. This interaction highlights the potential impact of methane hydrates on marine life and the broader ecosystem.
Crab Mistakes Methane Gas Bubbles for Food, Suffers Frustrating Consequence: Deep-sea crabs may mistake methane gas bubbles for food, but their interaction can be frustrating and potentially dangerous, as the bubbles turn into methane hydrate at deep-sea temperatures.
A crab, mistaking methane gas bubbles for food, ends up freezing its mouth parts when the bubbles turn into methane hydrate at the deep-sea temperature. The crab, trying to eat the hydrate, ends up scraping it off with its claws, but the process is frustrating and potentially dangerous for the crab. This incident highlights the unusual interactions between deep-sea animals and naturally occurring hydrocarbons, such as methane hydrates. Although this encounter proved to be unfortunate for the crab, other deep-sea organisms have a closer and more dedicated evolutionary relationship with these substances.
Worms feeding on bacteria around methane hydrates: Worms called Cirso methanicola live near methane hydrates, graze on chemosynthetic bacteria, and aid in hydrate dissolution by supplying oxygen
There are marine organisms, specifically worms called Cirso methanicola, that live around methane hydrates at the bottom of the ocean and depend on chemosynthetic bacteria for nutrition. These bacteria form mats on the surface of the gas hydrates and metabolize chemicals within them to survive. The worms graze on these bacterial mats and contribute to the dissolution of hydrates by supplying oxygen to their habitats. The discovery of these worms was made during an exploratory dive in the Gulf of Mexico, where they found a large gas hydrate that had recently breached the seafloor and was infested with the worms. The image attached is a close-up of one of these worms, which may look terrifying with its bristling fuzziness and enormous mouth. The activities of these worms and the chemosynthetic bacteria they rely on play a role in the dissolution of methane hydrates once they are exposed on the ocean floor.
Exploring different themes on Stuff to Blow Your Mind: Mondays focus on Lister Mail, Wednesdays on artifacts, and Fridays on Weird House Cinema. Sponsored by Visible and The Michigan Chronicle Digital Daily. Picasso and Cedar Point also promoted.
The podcast "Stuff to Blow Your Mind" has a consistent release schedule with different themes for each day. On Mondays, they discuss Lister Mail, on Wednesdays they cover artifacts, and on Fridays they explore Weird House Cinema. The podcast is produced by iHeartRadio and can be found on various platforms. They welcome listener feedback and suggestions for future topics. This episode's sponsors include Visible, a wireless company offering unlimited 5G data for $25 a month, and The Michigan Chronicle Digital Daily, a news source for Detroit's black community. Additionally, Picasso was mentioned as a platform for co-owning luxury vacation homes, and Cedar Point was promoted as a destination for thrill seekers with special summer deals.
