How to stop caring about others' opinions, shower smoke detectors, high school TB testing, washing eyes, solar sail navigation, humanity peeing an ocean, ridiculous Martian ocean filling, earwax diamonds, Mars mission dreams, and football woes are discussed in this entertaining podcast episode.
NASA is seeking healthy US citizens for a simulated Mars mission in 2025.
Pope Urban VIII tried to ban sneezing due to its sexual association in the 17th century.
Deep dives
NASA Spring 2025 Mission Simulation for Mars
NASA seeks healthy, motivated US citizens aged 30 to 55 for a simulated Mars mission in spring 2025. Participants will experience habitat life, communication challenges, equipment failure, and robotics to simulate human crude missions.
AFC Wimbledon Struggles in Scoring
AFC Wimbledon faces challenges in scoring goals, experiencing losses and draws in recent matches. The team's performance leaves them one point away from the last playoff spot, but also two points from 17th place with uncertain playoff chances.
Pope Urban VIII and the Attempted Ban on Sneezing
In a historical tidbit, Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century attempted to ban sneezing due to its association with sexual ecstasy. This lighthearted yet bizarre ban reflects the quirky history surrounding sneezing and the peculiar beliefs of the past.
NASA's Unique Opportunity for Mars Simulation Candidates
NASA offers a rare opportunity for individuals to participate in a 1-year simulated Mars mission, aiming for preparation of human journeys to Mars. The search for candidates includes healthy US citizens aged 30 to 55, proficient in English, and committed to the significant task ahead.
How do you stop caring whether people like you? Why does my shower set off the smoke detector? Why would a 21st century suburban high school have to test for tuberculosis? Should I wash my eyes? Can a solar sail tack against solar wind? Has humanity peed an entire ocean yet? Hank and John Green have answers!
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