What are some socially distant birthday strategies? Why do we refer to things as bone dry? Do all microwaves rotate in the same direction? Why haven't we cured cancer? Can I appropriate abandoned office plants? Is it okay to drink tea from a coffee mug? Why does alphabetical order exist? What does it mean to waste water? Hank Green and John Green have answers!
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246: A Hard Wet Sponge

Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. They bring their personal passions to each episode by sharing the week’s news from Mars (the planet) and AFC Wimbledon (the fourth-tier English football club).

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Comedy

Improv

Self-Improvement

Do we have the original copy of the declaration of independence? What animals would have been on Noah’s Ark?  What do I do if I accidentally walk into a fancy restaurant?  What do I do with an unused prom dress?  How do I know if I’m a boring person?  Hank and John Green have answers!
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391: High Priest of Beef Days

If everything was the exact same color, would we still be able to see? Why can't I take naps in contacts? How long does it take to get to space? What would you bring to Mars? How many people are asleep right now? If atoms are mostly space, why don't I fall through my chair? Hank and John Green have answers!  
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390: Breathe Mars (w/ Dr. Katie Mack!)

John has launched a new podcast project with Katie Mack! Crash Course Pods: The Universe is a new limited series podcast where Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks John Green through the history of the entire universe - including the parts that haven’t been written yet. Join John and Katie as they discuss the Big Bang, cosmic dawn, black holes, and, eventually, the end of our universe. It’s available now on at https://youtube.com/CrashCourse and wherever podcasts are available.
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Introducing The Universe

What's the best way to hold an umbrella? What do I do with a life-sized Shaq? Are humans a super-organism? Why does espresso goop smell like burnt hair? Is 26 too late to start wearing sunscreen? What is a pet to do when their person sneezes? Hank and John Green have answers!
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389: Dear Honk and Jane

How could ping pong balls be considered a liquid? What do you mean "there's no free will"? What is toothpaste? What counts as a rare book? What is Applebees? What's the worst accent you got? What would happen if Gamera hugged the moon? Hank and John Green have answers!
If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com. Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn. Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/dearhankandjohn

246: A Hard Wet Sponge

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