The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Volume 2)
Sep 9, 2025
Discover the astonishing speed of a manhole cover launched by a nuclear blast. Explore unusual deaths and groundbreaking achievements of the Parker Solar Probe. Hear captivating anecdotes from astronauts and quirky UK Parliament traditions. Dive into Napoleon's Waterloo blunders and the unlikely heroism of John Joseph in 1855 Australia. Unravel the eccentric fashions of the Regency period while learning about the complexities of eczema treatments. Enjoy a blend of humor and audience engagement as listeners share their own fascinating stories.
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Parker Probe Beats Previous Speed Records
- The Parker Solar Probe now outruns previously claimed fastest human-made objects and keeps accelerating as it approaches the Sun.
- Its mission will sample the corona and may eventually ablate the craft, leaving its heat shield orbiting for millions of years.
Story Musgrave's Standing Re-Entry
- Story Musgrave uniquely flew on all five space shuttles during his astronaut career.
- On his final re-entry he stood, filming plasma streams with one hand while holding on with the other, witnessing the lights firsthand.
Facial Vision And Blindness Correlation
- Blind people can develop 'facial vision' by sensing air pressure changes around the face to perceive objects and people.
- Researchers note nobody born blind has developed schizophrenia, an intriguing but understudied correlation.
