Hank Green discusses holding umbrellas and the dilemma of a life-sized Shaq cutout. They ponder on humans being a superorganism and the mystery of espresso goop smell. Also, they contemplate starting sunscreen late, pet reactions to sneezes, and the potential Mars oxygen-rich past.
Mars may have had oxygen-rich atmosphere, hinting at potential historical complex life.
Starting sunscreen at any age is crucial for skin care, safeguarding against sun damage.
Deep dives
Interesting discovery on Mars
Curiosity rover on Mars found rocks containing manganese oxide, which suggests that Mars might have had an oxygen-rich atmosphere in the past similar to Earth. This could hint at the potential existence of complex life on Mars in its history.
AFC Wimbledon Updates
The AFC Wimbledon men's team finished ninth in their season, missing out on promotions. On the other hand, the women's team secured promotion to the third tier of English football after a successful season, with their final game drawing a large crowd at Plough Lane.
Start wearing sunscreen!
A listener inquires about starting to wear sunscreen at age 26. The advice is clear: start wearing it now, regardless of age, as caring for your skin is essential. It's never too late to begin safeguarding your skin against the sun's harmful effects.
Fascination with Sneezing
A listener's cat runs away when people sneeze. The hosts amusingly affirm the cat's choice, highlighting its wild nature and unique perspective on living with humans. The advice is to follow your instincts and seek comfort when things get weird, even if it involves sneezing humans.
What's the best way to hold an umbrella? What do I do with a life-sized Shaq? Are humans a super-organism? Why does espresso goop smell like burnt hair? Is 26 too late to start wearing sunscreen? What is a pet to do when their person sneezes? Hank and John Green have answers!
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