Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: Gas Station Ding Dings, Synthetic Estrogen and Fish Populations, Palantir and Train Hopping (and More)
Jun 26, 2025
The hosts unpack stories from sketchy gas stations, revealing a quirky new slang for gambling machines. They dive into the environmental impact of synthetic estrogen on fish populations, linking it to wastewater issues. A caller raises concerns about surveillance society and its effects on off-grid living. There's also a rich discussion on train-hopping culture amidst modern challenges. Expect humor, intriguing insights, and a conversation on the complexities of human connection in a tech-driven world.
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Ann Ominous' Ding-Ding Story
- Ann Ominous shares firsthand gas station experiences involving gambling machines called ding-dings.
- She suspects these may serve as fronts for money laundering due to unusual employee behaviors.
Gas Station Gambling Profitability
- Gambling machines at gas stations are profitable and vulnerable to theft.
- They are loaded with money because customers insert cash to play, which can attract crime.
Truckers Combat Human Trafficking
- Truckers Against Trafficking effectively reduce human trafficking incidents at gas stations and truck stops.
- Awareness and reporting by truckers make many stops safer for trafficking victims.
