No Such Thing As A Fish 574: No Such Thing as Pyramids in Johannesburg
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Mar 13, 2025 The hosts dive into the quirky world of eels, revealing their incredible escape tactics and bizarre life stories. They share a jaw-dropping tale of a son swallowed by a whale while kayaking, exploring profound themes of communication. A Swedish politician's absurd fear of bananas sparks a humorous discussion on irrational phobias. The podcast also serves up the strange remedies post-Chernobyl, the unexpected inspirations behind iconic songs, and the geography blunders in Toto's lyrics, all wrapped in entertaining anecdotes and lighthearted banter.
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Eel Escape
- Eels can escape predators' stomachs by reversing out through their gills.
- This has been observed in Japanese eels escaping from dark sleeper fish.
Snail Survival
- The snail Tornatellides boeningi can survive being eaten by birds.
- 5% of these snails pass through the bird's digestive system and emerge alive.
Eel Homing Instinct
- Eels have a strong homing instinct, driving them to return to the ocean.
- James Prosek observed eels escaping a tank, even resorting to self-harm in their attempts.
