No Such Thing As A Fish 531: No Such Thing As A Teaspoon of Coal
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May 16, 2024 The podcast discusses speeding swallows, Swedish statues, staining glass, and selling time. They explore birds' travel tales, railway construction challenges, and unique societies based on time as currency. The conversation delves into quantum dots, nano shells, and fascinating love stories of transformation and escape.
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Swallows on Trains and Planes
- In 1974, thousands of swallows in the Alps faced starvation due to bad weather.
- Swiss Air and trains transported them over the Alps to warmer climates.
Snail Train Tickets
- In France, pet snails traveling by train require their own tickets.
- These tickets cost seven euros, a fraction of the 20 euro ticket for a dog.
Biomimicry in Train Design
- Japanese bullet trains initially created sonic booms exiting tunnels.
- Engineer Eiji Nakatsu used kingfisher beak design to solve this, improving speed and noise.