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Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Water Jellyfish Made Of? (8/1/25)

Aug 1, 2025
Mindy's whimsical plans for jellyfish water bring a playful twist to the discussion. Dive into the fascinating world of jellyfish with trivia that reveals they predate dinosaurs! Discover how jellyfish have no heart, while octopuses defy that with three. Plus, the hosts challenge listeners to understand buoyancy and float grapes in salt water. It's a fun-filled journey packed with intriguing facts about these unique creatures!
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ANECDOTE

Mindy’s Jellyfish Prank

  • Mindy playfully offers Guy a glass of
INSIGHT

Jellyfish Predate Dinosaurs

  • Jellyfish are an ancient group that predate dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years.
  • The hosts frame this fact as the correct 'wow' in their quiz game.
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Jellyfish In Space

  • Jellyfish lack hearts but share surprising connections to spaceflight history.
  • NASA carried jellyfish polyps on a 1991 shuttle mission to study development in microgravity.
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