No Such Thing As A Fish 507: No Such Thing As Fangtooth Boxing
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Nov 30, 2023 Discussion on the origins of cuteness and its association with cute animals. Study reveals how exposure to cute images enhances performance in playing Operation. Fascinating teeth in various fish species and their correlation with feeding habits. Lengthy book club dedicated 28 years to reading James Joyce's work. Oprah's book club impact on sales and fart volume study. Hilarious phenomenon of visible farts in cold weather and comparison to 'winning the poop'.
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10th Century Japanese Cute Lists
- The Pillow Book from Japan's Heian period is a diary filled with lists of cute and annoying things.
- It includes charming details like chicks looking too big for clothes and faces drawn on melons.
Cuteness Improves Carefulness
- The 'Kindchenschema' or baby schema defines cuteness with big heads and clumsy movements.
- Seeing cute images makes people more careful and better at delicate tasks, like playing Operation.
Viperfish's Overgrown Teeth
- Viperfish have enormous teeth so long they can't fully close their mouths without harming themselves.
- They catch prey by swimming with their mouths open and clamping down like a cage using rotating skulls and unhinged jaws.