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 In this bonus episode, the hosts and a special guest discuss the Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the world’s oceans.

Key Points:

• The Mariana Trench is the deepest known location on Earth, reaching about 7 miles (over 36,000 feet) below sea level5.
• Its depth is so great that if you placed the Empire State Building (1,454 feet tall) in the trench, it would be completely submerged-nearly 29 Empire State Buildings could be stacked end-to-end to reach the bottom.
• The trench is home to unique deep-sea creatures, such as anglerfish and dragonfish. Despite their fierce names, these fish are quite small: dragonfish grow up to 4 inches, and anglerfish up to 13 inches.
• Only a very small number of people have ever visited the trench due to the extreme depth and pressure, making exploration dangerous and rare.
• The conversation ends with a lighthearted comparison to the size of a tuxedo cat and a recap of the fascinating facts learned about the trench and its inhabitants.

Conclusion:
The discussion provides an overview of the Mariana Trench’s depth, its comparison to famous landmarks, the rare creatures that inhabit its depths, and the challenges of human exploration in such an extreme environment.

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Any views expressed on this podcast are those solely of the hosts and is for entertainment purposes only. None of the content is medical advice or financial advice.

Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.