This podcast episode covers a range of interesting topics: the controversial history of Barbie dolls, the beneficial relationship between owls and snakes, the possibility of using human arm movements as energy, the fascinating world of owl sounds and behaviors, bird nest decoration with Barbie dolls, famous owl owners, a medieval wooden church that raised money through myths, and notable cases of people dying during sex.
Ladybirds can have sexual encounters that last up to nine hours, with orgasms lasting up to 30 minutes.
William Blake and his wife would role-play as Adam and Eve, drawing inspiration from Paradise Lost for his illustrations.
Eastern screech owls bring live snakes into their nests to act as housekeepers, keeping the nest clean from insects and sometimes even serving as food for the owl chicks.
Deep dives
Ladybird Orgasms
Ladybirds have orgasms that can last up to 30 minutes, and their sexual encounters can last up to nine hours.
William Blake and Cosplay
The poet William Blake and his wife would often cosplay as Adam and Eve, exploring the imagery of Paradise Lost and potentially using it as inspiration for his illustrations.
Ladybirds as Housekeepers
Eastern screech owls have been observed bringing live snakes into their nests, which act as housekeepers by keeping the nest clean from insects. Sometimes, the owl chicks even eat the snakes.
Ladybirds' Color and Spots
Ladybirds can come in various colors, including red, orange, black, brown, and even blue. Interestingly, the number of spots on their wings does not always correlate with their species.
Ladybirds' Explosion in 1976
In 1976, there was a massive explosion of ladybirds in the UK, with an estimated 23 billion ladybirds spreading across the country's south and east coast. Their population became so dense that ice cream cones would be covered in ladybirds within seconds when held out in the air.