No Such Thing As A Fish

388: No Such Thing As A Danquito

Aug 27, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Golden Gate Bridge's Musical Hum

  • Nate Mercero collaborated creatively with the Golden Gate Bridge's wind-generated hum.
  • The bridge acts like a natural musical instrument with a unique sound of note A.
INSIGHT

Giant Dragonflies Because of Oxygen

  • Ancient dragonflies grew as large as pigeons due to higher oxygen levels.
  • Modern insect breathing limits size, explaining why giant humans never evolved.
INSIGHT

Dragonflies Predict Prey Paths

  • Dragonflies catch prey with 95% success by predicting trajectories.
  • Their hunting relies on neural firing patterns that anticipate insect movement.
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