Show Notes for week of 2/11/2019

Ep 5

Have you heard about all this tomato juice being consumed on airplanes?

There are studies that tell you why tomato juice is better 30,000 feet in the air. So good in fact, people lost it when United Airlines took tomato juice away.

In fact, these tomatoes would lead airlines to change what you eat on airplanes.

Main source for segment (V8 Blog 2014)

Did you know that metal thing you put your foot in to measure it is called a Brannock Device?

Could you imagine what we came up with as a replacement for that during the atomic age?

Behold! The Fluoroscope!

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Show Notes for week of 2/4/2019

Today we discuss the Lawson’s convienence store in Japan. A well known brand in Japan that found its origins in America.

We also discuss Norman Doors, named after Don Norman author of The Design of Everyday Things. What is a Norman Door and why are they still a thing? How could User Centered design improve our door using experience.

Norman Door Tumblr

We close the episode with a discussion on the flu season in Japan and the use of flu masks. The history of flu masks beginning from the Spanish flu to how popular they are today.

The differences between flu masks and respirators are important and their ability to protect us from the flu is surprisingly scary. If anything, at least you will look cool wearing them.

Article about flu mask fashion (Kotaku)

Article in support of masks (Health.com) – Unused for the episode because there did not seem to be a distinction between flu masks and respirators.

There are also quotes stating they are helpful but then another quote saying otherwise.

e.g. “Yes, a surgical mask can help prevent the flu,” Sherif Mossad, MD, an infectious disease specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, tells Health…”

“I think wearing a mask all the time in public places to prevent transmission of the flu is not recommended for the vast majority of the population,” says Dr. Mossad. 

Dr. Besser concurs: “My personal opinion is masks for healthy individuals are more annoying than useful. If you are really using a mask for protection or prevention, you would have to wear it practically 24/7 to avoid any possible contact…”

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Show Notes 1/14/19

Minus World

Why the Minus World Glitch Happens (video)

Explains the Minus World glitch well.

Mario Wiki Minus World

A brief overview of the Minus World. Different variations of the glitch are presented.

Why does the minus world exist

Explains the number of worlds possible and the scroll stop tiles.

Deconstructing the minus world

Explains how Mario is able to perform the glitch and get through the wall.

Lunar Eclipses

Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse of January 2019: Complete Guide

Explains the Blood Moon a.k.a. A total eclipse. Lists general time zones for the lunar eclipse.

Lunar eclipse (wiki)

Explains a broader range of eclipses. More technical in writing.

Wine Glasses

Shattered Myths by Daniel Zwerdling

The 2004 article that shared the results of two studies to prove certain wine glassware would improve wine for the consumer. Great read.

Camera Turned Wine Connoisseur

This article explains the experiments conducted in Tokyo to determine how ethanol was captured in different glassware.

Pro Wine Glass Articles:

We Tested 5 of the Best Wine Glasses

The importance of a proper wine glass

Do wine glasses make a difference

Why the shape of your wine glass matters