Professional wrestler and actor John Cena joins in for a fun episode discussing invisible ink, clear cola, and a hidden word game. Delve into quirky remedies, lemon juice bank robberies, and the psychological phenomena of imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Discover the history of clear cola pre-Crystal Pepsi.
Explore the lemon juice bank robbery myth.
Learn about the Quartz Revolution in watchmaking industry.
Understand the Dunning-Kruger effect and imposter syndrome.
Deep dives
Crystal Clear Quiz
In the quiz 'Crystal Clear Quiz,' various aspects of crystals and famous crystals were covered. It included questions about the definition of crystals, hosting records at the Oscars, biblical references, processes to make diamonds, music by Crystal Waters, and the use of quartz crystals in watch and clock devices.
Invisible Lemon Juice
The bizarre case of MacArthur Wheeler and Clifton Johnson, who attempted bank robberies while believing they were invisible due to lemon juice on their faces, was discussed. This mistaken belief led to their arrest after being recognized from surveillance footage aired on a TV crime stopper program.
Quartz Revolution
The introduction of quartz-powered watches in the 1970s marked the Quartz Revolution, challenging the traditional Swiss dominance in the mechanical timekeeping industry. Quartz crystals provide precise timekeeping due to their piezoelectric properties, emitting a regular pulse per second when exposed to electrical charges.
Imposter Syndrome and Dunning-Kruger
The Dunning-Kruger effect, stemming from a study inspired by a bank robbery story, reveals how people may overestimate or underestimate their competence in different domains. This effect ties into imposter syndrome, where individuals doubt their abilities despite their actual competence or achievements.
Bob Hope's Oscar Records
Bob Hope holds the record for hosting the Academy Awards 19 times, surpassing other notable hosts like Billy Crystal. This trivia fact highlights Bob Hope's long-standing association with the Oscars throughout his career.
Crystal Science and Watch Technology
The quiz covered crystal science, watch technology, crystal growth processes like high pressure, high temperature (HPHT), and chemical vapor deposition (CBD). It explored how quartz crystals are used in timekeeping devices and the significance of the Quartz Crisis in the watch industry.
Coca-Cola in War Efforts
Coca-Cola's involvement in wartime efforts, such as supplying troops with Coca-Cola during World War II, was discussed. The story of MacArthur Wheeler's belief in lemon juice's invisibility and its role in his bank robberies provided a backdrop for understanding the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Crystal Singer Crystal Waters
The musician Crystal Waters, known for the hit song '100% Pure Love' released in 1994, was featured in the quiz. Her contribution to house music and her signature style were highlighted alongside other crystal-related questions in the quiz.
Notice the unnoticeable! Weird facts about things that are clear and invisible. Learn about the secretive clear cola that came decades before Crystal Pepsi. We've all probably tried the ol' lemon juice invisible ink before, but can it help you outsmart and rob banks? "Before & After" hidden word game, and can you see right through Karen's crystal clear quiz? And yes, there is a real John Cena cameo in this episode.