HTDE: Don't Get in the Fridge, with Jesse Eisenberg
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How many bees would it take to carry a house key?
It would take approximately 67 honeybees to carry a house key, based on the weight of the key (6,700 milligrams) and the fact that one bee can carry about 100 milligrams.
Why do honeybees carry out their dead from the hive?
Honeybees carry out their dead to prevent the spread of disease within the hive, as decaying bodies in a hot, humid environment could make the colony sick.
What is the 300 Club in Antarctica?
The 300 Club is a tradition where participants sit in a sauna heated to 200°F and then run outside into temperatures of -100°F, experiencing a 300-degree temperature difference. Surprisingly, the body retains enough heat to feel warm for a few minutes.
What advice did Jesse Eisenberg give for overcommenting in conversations?
Jesse Eisenberg suggested that self-love might help reduce the urge to overcomment, as self-hatred often leads to further rambling and apologizing.
How long does the sun stay below the horizon in the northernmost town in Alaska?
The sun remains below the horizon for about two months in the northernmost town in Alaska, from November 18th to January 22nd.
What is the significance of the last plane leaving Antarctica before winter?
The last plane leaving Antarctica marks the beginning of a nine-month isolation period, as no planes can land during the extreme cold and darkness of winter.
What is propolis, and how do bees use it?
Propolis is a substance bees collect from tree buds. It has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, and bees use it to sanitize their hive, including mummifying large intruders like mice.
What did Jesse Eisenberg say about cleaning his refrigerator?
Jesse Eisenberg described cleaning his refrigerator as a meditative practice that gives him a sense of control and comfort, and he even used to enter the fridge recreationally in his 20s and 30s.
- Honeybees can carry out their dead to maintain hive hygiene.
- A honeybee weighs about 100 milligrams.
- A key weighs approximately 6700 milligrams, requiring about 67 bees to carry it.
- Bees use propolis, an antibacterial substance, to mummify objects too large to carry.
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