Wow in the World The Very Hungry Black Hole (5/5/25)
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May 5, 2025 Join the hosts as they embark on a hilarious quest for the ultimate eater, exploring amusing strategies for a hot dog eating contest. Discover the mysteries of black holes—massive cosmic giants that can warp space and time. With whimsical ideas like a hot dog-powered time machine, their playful banter mixes humor with science. Delve into the fascinating mechanics of black holes and their gravitational influence, all while igniting curiosity in young listeners about the wonders of the universe.
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Training for Hot Dog Eating Contest
- Mindy and Regie train for the annual NPR hot dog eating competition with various types of hot dogs.
- Mindy struggles to eat quickly without feeling sick, showing the challenge of competitive eating.
Black Holes as Ultimate Eaters
- Black holes are the biggest and hungriest eaters in the universe, devouring entire stars.
- Mindy and Guy use this as a metaphorical coach for competitive eating.
Three Black Hole Sizes
- Black holes come in three sizes: primordial (atom-sized), stellar (about 10 miles wide), and supermassive (solar system-sized).
- Their mass determines their size and gravitational pull.