Learn about the worst baseball team in history, prime number Pokémons, and Cicadapocalypse. Enjoy music quizzes and quirky facts about numbers in this entertaining episode.
Different species of cicadas evolved prime number life cycles to avoid predators and competition for resources.
New York State tax regulations classify hot dogs on buns as taxable sandwiches, affecting sales tax calculations.
Sales tax implications in New York State are determined by the broad definition of sandwiches, covering various prepared foods.
Deep dives
Sandwich Tax Laws in New York State
In New York State, Tax Bulletin ST835 explains that for sales tax purposes, sandwiches are broadly defined to include various types of sandwiches regardless of the bread or filling, such as BLTs, club sandwiches, grilled cheese sandwiches, and even hot dogs on buns or rolls. The document lists taxable sandwiches and explicitly states that hot dogs are considered sandwiches by the state.
Cicadas and Prime Number Life Cycles
Cicadas have evolved prime number life cycles, such as 13 or 17 years, to avoid predators and resource competition. By having prime number life cycles, different species of cicadas prevent overlapping life cycles, ensuring their survival and minimizing the overlap with predator life cycles. This adaptation allows cicadas to emerge in vast numbers at infrequent intervals, like the upcoming cicada-pocalypse in 2024.
Definition of Sandwiches by the State of New York
According to Tax Bulletin ST835 from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, various types of sandwiches, including BLTs, grilled cheese, and hot dogs on buns, are subject to sales tax. The document provides a detailed list of taxable sandwiches, categorizing items like burritos, cheesesteaks, wraps, and pita sandwiches as sandwiches based on their preparation and ingredients.
Financial Impact of Sandiwches
Government tax regulations play a role in determining the classification of food items like sandwiches, with implications for sales tax. In New York State, the official definition of a sandwich for taxation purposes includes a wide range of prepared foods, leading to specific regulations for different types of sandwiches, from bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches to heroes and Reubens.
Adaptations in Cicadas' Life Cycles
Cicadas have evolved prime number life cycles, like 13 and 17 years, to avoid overlapping with predator life cycles and resource competition. This adaptation allows different species of cicadas to emerge in large numbers at irregular intervals, ensuring their survival by timing their life cycles to minimize interactions with predators and prevent competition within the cicada broods.
It's time to be odd because we can't even. Quizzes and facts about data and numbers! Chris runs us through a series of unfortunate events (and an unfortunate name) that led to the worst baseball team and the worst baseball records of all time. Numbered song quiz, and get ready for 2024's Cicadapocalypse because these noisy beans are about to bust out in trillions. And it's prime time with Colin as he introduces us to the hobby of catching prime number Pokémons, and we meet The Most Metal Number.
