While not scientifically proven as a reason why communication and technology fails, there was plenty of evidence in this episode to prove otherwise, including having to record three times.

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Mercury | Roman God - Enclyclopedia Brittanica

MERCURY RETROGRADE DATES 2018 - The Farmer's Almanac

What is Mercury in Retrograde, and Why Do We Blame Things On It? - Mental Floss

Why smart people actually believe Mercury retrograde ruins lives - The New York Post

What does it mean for Mercury to be in retrograde? - Starchild | NASA

How do planets and their moons get their names? - Starchild | NASA

How did Mercury get its name? - Cool Cosmos

MERCURY RETROGRADE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU - AstologyZone

Mercury retrograde, explained WITHOUT astrology - Vox Observatory

Mercury and Mythology - European Southern Observatory

Asclepius - Ancient History Encyclopedia

The Craziest Things That Have Happened While Mercury Was Retrograde - Ranker

IsMercuryInRetrograde.com