Episodes
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We talk about animal classifications and I give a bunch of examples on each classification.
Remember each classification goes down a spiral!
If you are confused, don't worry! I'll be coming out within a couple of days on a part two with a big chart that should help you follow along =) I just need to find the time to record it. I thought I could fit more into this episode than I could so stay tuned!
I'll include all sources in that podcast.
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In this episode we talk about all the roles a worker bee could have and also talk a little bit more about the waggle dance which I BEEEElieve was talked about a little bit in the previous episode.
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Missing episodes?
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Did you notice the missing colon in the title?
Thank you everyone who has been supporting me since the very beginning! The official anniversary of viktherandom is Jun 14 (I just needed extra time to record this!) If you enjoyed this podcast, please do share with your friends!
Today we talk about bees and how they find their way home because it is very interesting! Hint: they do not use their eyes to find their way back it is WAY COOLER than that. (Hint: has to do with why they fall into pools)
Sources
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8022088_Honey_bees_navigate_according_to_a_map-like_spatial_memory
https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/en/biologie/news/2023/20230328-bee-navigation.html#:~:text=For%20the%20purposes%20of%20the,their%20location%20every%20three%20seconds.
https://reflectionsonpaperspast.wordpress.com/2017/12/30/revisiting-srinivasan-et-al-2000/#:~:text=In%20January%202016%2C%20I%20revisited,5454)%2C%20851%2D853.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11385571/#:~:text=Dancers%20gauge%20distance%20by%20retinal,hive%20mates%20interpret%20these%20dances.
https://www.bcp.fu-berlin.de/en/biologie/news/2023/20230328-bee-navigation.html#:~:text=In%20the%20waggle%20dance%2C%20each,way%20to%20the%20food%20source.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12094210/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK200983/
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Hybrid vehicles. We've all heard the term: jack of all trades, master of none (JOAT MON), but, I think hybrids are so much more than that and in this video we explore the wonderfully designed hybrid!
Video I highly recommend watching after this! REALLY COOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2L5VOtf47Y&t=336s
Bulk of the video is from 5:44-12:00
If you have extra time, watch from the beginning until 12:00 minutes
If you have extra extra time – watch the whole thing!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regenerative_braking
https://theicct.org/publication/real-world-usage-of-plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicles-fuel-consumption-electric-driving-and-co2-emissions/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnUFH5GX_fI
https://theicct.org/publication/real-world-phev-us-dec22/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Hybrid_System
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_split_device
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake-specific_fuel_consumption
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle
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After the conflict in the Middle East, oil prices have been skyrocketing! But, only 8% of US oil comes from the Middle East, and the US exports more oil than it imports... So, why are the prices in the US increasing?
Quick Notes!:
Biggest exporter/producer doesn't mean biggest oil reserves!
I say US for simplification reasons. When I say US – I mean all the oil and gas companies operating in the US.
Also remember – The US heavy oil refineries CAN process light crude oil. However, processing light crude oil is not as efficient (after all, we spent all this money on these heavy crude refineries). Remember - oil and gas companies want to make money and it makes more sense for them to export/import. Can v/s will (See first source for more info) I just wanted to clarify here again in case I accidentally implied this in the episode.
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2026/04/05/debunking-a-persistent-myth-us-refineries-cant-handle-shale-oil/
https://wheninyourstate.com/usa/nearly-70-of-u-s-refining-capacity-runs-best-on-heavier-crude/
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/oil-and-petroleum-products/refining-crude-oil-the-refining-process.php
https://www.oftrb.com/archives/22015
https://kimray.com/training/types-crude-oil-heavy-vs-light-sweet-vs-sour-and-tan-count
https://www.ebc.com/forex/types-of-crude-oil-complete-guide-for-beginners
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_history_of_Latin_America
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I wonder what we'll be talking about today...
Listen to the previous episode if you haven't already!
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bum bum bum bah bum bum BUM BAH BUM BUM BUM BAAAAH x2 (Oooh what song am I singing?) We talk about the first of two very important DARS that are included in autonomous vehicles and how this DAR works!
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We talk a lot about famous activists like MLK, or Rosa Parks. But, many people also did extraordinary things and aren't as well known. Today, we are diving into a not so well known activist. If you happen to know this person, you are very extraordinary!
britannica.com/biography/Dorothy-Day
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Day
biography.com/activists/dorothy-day
catholicworker.org/dorothy-day/
encyclopedia.com/people/social-sciences-and-law/sociology-biographies/dorothy-day
kids.britannica.com/students/article/Dorothy-Day/321110
stignatiussf.org/news/womens-history-dorothy-day
https://ncheteach.org/resource/fighting-poverty-and-injustice-dorothy-day-and-the-catholic-worker-movement/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3NHy9t4mitwXlXC9yXLBcSfIybe1wEy1BaO1UCwH-I/edit?tab=t.0
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Went. To. Cool. Conference. Learned. Stuff. Want to Share.
Is. This. A. Clue. Or. Some. Sort?
Didn't realize there was a recording =)
https://www.youtube.com/live/w-09jEUGx7A?si=OECJiki0SqiwhuZ6
Raj Patel: 1:32:28
Michael Pollen not there =( My Notes:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D2X5cYL280RWFRFNybOnr8EmMoZIp_LY
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There's a lot of stuff going on in Iran right now! A lot of exciting and scary stuff! In this episode, we talk about the History of Iran and how it came to where it is today.
Sources!
https://www.mybib.com/b/arGrOQ
Not just one source =) This link will take you to a list of multiple sources (8 to be exact)
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5 dollars back for every 100 you spend!? It's basically free money! But where is that money coming from and who is paying for it? Plus, is there a catch?
Nothing said here is financial advice. Always do your own research and get help from a financial adviser if needed. This is only for educational and entertainment purposes. (Don't sue me please =))
Sources:
https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/how-credit-card-companies-make-money/
The following YT Channels:
Dan the Credit Frog
RD Guarantee
Spencer Johnson
Daniel Braun
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Time to test where you live! The US calls this war something very different than what most of the rest of the world calls it!
We talk about the causes behind the war, the impacts of the war, why it was so deadly, and if any of the reasons for fighting the war (the fears) actually became a reality after the war ended.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jZz3LHZfYH_RDo9GCb2HTQRHzlKBYVDnmYIbLQ_Zdrg/edit?tab=t.0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wfk2xvUIi-HANDXZJQlbigKvWocucHsbq4g91hd3ON8/edit?tab=t.0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10p-nBSlZcqIeUn9bDq0XZIUkWzM9INF6Vmwmv7QKlmo/edit?tab=t.0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qRk-IBQxgMHBFCoL48wI5Xp5XRXVWs6EZLc780z-fjk/edit?tab=t.0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FnHsKa9vZQHkvNTdltsfKwG7crNV-q2AblMDTgbxyQE/edit?tab=t.0
Warning - The below link contains graphic images! Please be careful!
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2015/apr/22/vietnam-the-real-war-a-photographic-history-by-the-associated-press-in-pictures
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Glue v/s tape - both used for sticking things together. But have you ever wondered how they both work? Is tape just a piece of paper with glue on it? We talk about intermolecular forces along the process and how they help glue and tape stick together!
https://www.chemistrylearner.com/chemical-bonds/intermolecular-forces
https://pressbooks.online.ucf.edu/chemistryfundamentals/chapter/intermolecular-forces/
https://scienceinsights.org/what-makes-a-substance-sticky-the-science-of-adhesion/
https://www.explainthatstuff.com/adhesives.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCE_yr-dMgI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHuTrcXNxOk
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What could possibly have all of these things?
Today we talk about washing and drying machines!
I will see you next year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfJYC2g3ywI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KqLMSfWJWs
https://homegeargeek.com/how-does-a-washing-machine-drain/
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We talk about government bonds! Why the government issues these bonds. Why people buy these bonds (over stocks or putting money in a HYSA - High Yield Savings Account). Part of my series on money! To learn more about stocks, view my episode about: We Trust that In the Future We Trust.
Sources:
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/bonds/07/price_yield.asp
https://www.bankrate.com/investing/why-do-bond-prices-move-up-and-down/
https://bondfish.com/readings/bond-vs-loan-understanding-the-main-differences
https://www.wallstreetmojo.com/bond-vs-loan/
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Cups - We push them!
Mice - We lift them!
(What does this have to do with what we are talking about today?)
Well: Gravity and Newton should give you a good hint =)
We talk about force and Newtons laws!
Remember to go to viktherandom.com/ep to see when the next episode is released! (And to maybe get a sneak peak at the episode topic!)
Sources:
UC Scout AP Physics 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E626-DiQgRs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g550H4e5FCY
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Nothing much to say about what to episode is about. The title pretty much explains it!
I try not to put bias into these episodes and to present facts as they are! Let me know how I do!
Also - huge shoutout to my debate team!
Everyone did great in todays competition!
Sources:
Crash Course US History
US History Class at HB School
Today's Debate Tournament!
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What could possibly be determined on the future? Where are we trying to predict the future? In Stocks of course! What was the original purpose of stocks? What do we think of stocks as today? (I mention bonds - but we ran out of time!)
I am not a financial advisor! Nothing I say in this podcast is meant to be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research before investing and if unsure, talk to a financial advisor (or your parents). Investing is risky.
Sources:
Murderous Maths Series
Planet Money
Monkey Economics
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Apologies for the late submission (meant to upload on Sunday) - there was an error uploading!
We talk about the shutting down of the US Government. Why did the government shut-down. What does it mean if the government shuts down? If the government is shut down, why don't I feel anything?
Sources:
https://govfacts.org/explainer/government-shutdowns-explained-what-closes-what-stays-open-and-why/
https://www.usa.gov/agency-index/d#D
https://govfacts.org/explainer/understanding-mandatory-vs-discretionary-spending-in-the-federal-budget/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ap-reader-question-do-federal-workers-get-paid-during-the-government-shutdown/ar-AA1NUr0Y?ocid=BingNewsSerp
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/government-shutdown-2025-funding-congress/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_federal_government_shutdown
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Shifting to a bi-weekly schedule as school becomes busier. I want to keep my high quality and not sacrifice because of quantity.
We talk about cards! Debit and Credit cards and how they work. Who are VISA and Mastercard? How do they make money.
Remember that I am not a financial advisor. You should always do your own research before making decisions about money. Any suggestions made about finance are my personal opinions. Do your own research (hopefully written or said by other financial advisors)
Sources:
See last week.
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