Top Stories! Evolution Special
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May 20, 2025 
Join comedian Nish Kumar, known for his sharp wit and hosting The Mash Report, as he dives into the quirks of human evolution. He hilariously breaks down our ongoing adaptations and the odd physiological changes like losing wisdom teeth. The discussion amusingly compares crab behaviors to human societal habits, especially influenced by social media. They also critique the chaotic management of the COVID-19 response, envisioning it as a turning point filled with absurdities. Expect laughs while pondering our evolutionary journey!
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Humans Continue Evolution
- Humans are still evolving by losing wisdom teeth and developing new arteries in our arms.
- Evolution is a non-purposeful random process, not driven by deliberate needs or goals.
Crab Evolution Repeats Often
- Crab-like forms have evolved independently at least five separate times in crustacean history.
- Social media may be driving a spiritual evolution in humans akin to developing crab-like defensive traits.
Animals Adapt to Human Impact
- Some elephants have evolved to be tuskless due to human ivory poaching pressure.
- Urban animals adapt uniquely to human environments, like possums eating from bins or a cat carrying a KFC meal.