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Gillydo Origins And Ghillie Suit
- Mackin opens with a Scottish fairy tale about the gillydo who protects a lost girl and is unseen by grateful villagers.
- He links that folklore to the modern gilly suit used by hunters and soldiers for camouflage.
Extreme Long-Legged Body Plan
- The Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) pairs a small body with extremely long legs, earning it the name "long-legged crab."
- Its carapace is over 30 cm while leg spans reach up to 12.1 feet, making it visually bizarre compared to typical crabs.
Host's COVID Delay
- Mackin explains this episode was delayed because he tested positive repeatedly for COVID-19 while living in England.
- He reports mild symptoms and credits recent vaccination for a quick recovery.