Dear Hank & John 426: The Hank Green Twitter Memorial Garden
Oct 1, 2025
What would you name in honor of a sibling? The Green brothers contemplate the best tributes. Can a balloon ever touch the stars? They delve into the science of buoyancy and balloon behavior. Discover why sports commentary feels like trading players. Need a hangover cure? Explore the truth behind Bloody Marys. Ever wonder why wet dogs smell funky? They break down the science behind that peculiar odor. Plus, do they actually watch each other’s videos? Tune in for these quirky insights and much more!
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Memorializing The Social Internet
- Hank wants a contemplative memorial walk inscribed with dumb tweets to mourn and celebrate Twitter's absurdity.
- John expands it into a broader memorial to the social internet as something both influential and over.
Why Balloons Can't Reach Space
- Balloons rise until external pressure drops and they expand until their material fails and they burst.
- Use strong materials and controlled gas to reach higher altitudes but free balloons cannot reach space.
Players Are People And Assets
- Sports language treats players as both people and tradable assets, creating moral tension.
- Contracts and market structures give players value but also reduce personal agency in transfers.