Tyler Thrasher is an artist and scientist with a deep and aggressive obsession for rare plants. Specifically those of the cacti and succulent variety. This means that Tyler needs a greenhouse and this means that Tyler spends all of his time in that greenhouse. Tyler spends a lot of time speaking to himself in that greenhouse so he figured he would just turn on a microphone and talk while he worked in that very same greenhouse. This podcast features a man with many stupid and sometimes humoro ...
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Every Plant Has A Story is where we collect and share and discover the stories, lessons and passion behind the people who are always growing more. The podcast is directed by Shane Maloy & produced by Gabriella Plants.
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Excerpted from The Universe in 100 Colors : Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature by Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge.
Excerpted from The Universe in 100 Colors : Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature by Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge.
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Thousands of years before a tiny pygmy hippopotamus from a zoo in Thailand named Moo Dang became an internet sensation , an extinct species of dwarf hippos ( Phanourios minor ) roamed a lush ...
Thousands of years before a tiny pygmy hippopotamus from a zoo in Thailand named Moo Dang became an internet sensation , an extinct species of dwarf hippos ( Phanourios minor ) roamed a lush Mediterranean island.
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After being announced back in June, iOS 18 is finally making its way to Apple devices .
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Animals have evolved all manner of methods to evade danger.
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If you want to watch free over-the-air TV without cluttering up your living room, an attic antenna provides an elegant solution.
If you want to watch free over-the-air TV without cluttering up your living room, an attic antenna provides an elegant solution.
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A healthy dose of purposeful bathroom humor sets the stage for exploration in engineer and illustrator Jorge Chams new graphic novel Volcanoes Are Hot: Olivers Great Big Universe #2 .
A healthy dose of purposeful bathroom humor sets the stage for exploration in engineer and illustrator Jorge Chams new graphic novel Volcanoes Are Hot: Olivers Great Big Universe #2 .
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Apple has received Federal Drug Association (FDA) approval for a new Watch feature it says can detect signs of sleep apnea.
Apple has received Federal Drug Association (FDA) approval for a new Watch feature it says can detect signs of sleep apnea.
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Human femurs have inspired a new cement-based construction material that is multiple times stronger than traditional concrete .
Human femurs have inspired a new cement-based construction material that is multiple times stronger than traditional concrete .
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Your fall (and even other seasons) could be a lot simpler with some help from a battery-powered leaf blower.
Your fall (and even other seasons) could be a lot simpler with some help from a battery-powered leaf blower.
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During the decades that humanity has collectively been exploring space we've sent up a lot of stuff.
During the decades that humanity has collectively been exploring space we've sent up a lot of stuff.
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Lets get one thing straight: Im a responsible dog owner.
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After spending just under a week with the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, I can say the earbuds are a success in two important ways.
After spending just under a week with the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, I can say the earbuds are a success in two important ways.
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Historians and researchers have finally solved a long-standing mystery behind one of Victorian Englands iconic architectura l wonders.
Historians and researchers have finally solved a long-standing mystery behind one of Victorian Englands iconic architectura l wonders.
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A newly discovered bright red fish species could fill the Grumpy Cat-sized hole in the internets heart .
A newly discovered bright red fish species could fill the Grumpy Cat-sized hole in the internets heart .
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Since it first launched back in 1985, Windows has grown and grown and grownso now, several decades later, there's now plenty to explore, beyond the day-to-day running of the operating system.
Since it first launched back in 1985, Windows has grown and grown and grownso now, several decades later, there's now plenty to explore, beyond the day-to-day running of the operating system.
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If you're an iPhone owner looking to dip their toe into the world of smartwatches, your best bet is the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen).
If you're an iPhone owner looking to dip their toe into the world of smartwatches, your best bet is the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen).
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Workers recently stumbled across a grisly gravesite near a historic cathedral in Chelm, Poland.
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A team of archeologists in Egypt uncovered a sword with hieroglyphs showing the name of pharaoh Ramesses II. The weapon was one of the numerous artifacts from the well-supplied Tel Al-Abqain archeological ...
A team of archeologists in Egypt uncovered a sword with hieroglyphs showing the name of pharaoh Ramesses II. The weapon was one of the numerous artifacts from the well-supplied Tel Al-Abqain archeological site near the coast of northwest Egypt.
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Were here for an intervention.
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The Arctic is not the most hospitable place on Earth .
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Excerpted from Volcanoes Are Hot: Olivers Great Big Universe #2 by Jorge Cham.
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File Explorer is a bit of a mess.
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If youve never used a VPN before and want an affordable way to try it out, iProVPN is offering an unbeatable price.
If youve never used a VPN before and want an affordable way to try it out, iProVPN is offering an unbeatable price.
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Fall weather makes it easy to get outside and exercise.
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If you're looking for a compact, portable, and feature-packed smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand, meet the NanoPhonethe credit-card-sized device that's here to revolutionize how you stay connected ...
If you're looking for a compact, portable, and feature-packed smartphone that fits in the palm of your hand, meet the NanoPhonethe credit-card-sized device that's here to revolutionize how you stay connected.
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A poorly applied window tint job or protective film layer with bubbles and uneven application is a cringe-worthy eye sore.
A poorly applied window tint job or protective film layer with bubbles and uneven application is a cringe-worthy eye sore.
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A bidet is a specialized bathroom fixture found in many countries outside the United States.
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Brace yourself.
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We're entering perfect sad boy fall weather time, where hits from Radiohead, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and Joy Division are in constant streaming.
We're entering perfect sad boy fall weather time, where hits from Radiohead, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and Joy Division are in constant streaming.
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In 2013, McLaren debuted the P1, an iconic powerhouse supercar capable of topping out at 217 mph.
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A team of biologists recently discovered a new parasitic wasp species in the United States that has a unique way of infecting its hosts .
A team of biologists recently discovered a new parasitic wasp species in the United States that has a unique way of infecting its hosts .
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Your friends and neighbors are about to become bulk-buying, bargain-hunting machines.
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For small business owners, freelancers, or individual professionals, keeping software costs predictable is key.
For small business owners, freelancers, or individual professionals, keeping software costs predictable is key.
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The pressure to show up to a job even when sick isnt just bad for workersits possibly bad for employers, too.
The pressure to show up to a job even when sick isnt just bad for workersits possibly bad for employers, too.
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A Texas telecommunications startup launched its first five massive BlueBird communications satellites into orbit on September 12.
A Texas telecommunications startup launched its first five massive BlueBird communications satellites into orbit on September 12.
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There are a lot of fantastic smart home devices on the market now, but it's not always easy getting them to talk to one another and work in unison.
There are a lot of fantastic smart home devices on the market now, but it's not always easy getting them to talk to one another and work in unison.
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In 2024, online conspiracy theories can feel almost impossible to avoid.
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About 252 million years ago, extreme El Niño ocean warming events were a major driver of the largest mass extinction in our planets history .
About 252 million years ago, extreme El Niño ocean warming events were a major driver of the largest mass extinction in our planets history .
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Polaris Dawn s crew members completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk on Thursday.
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We love birds here at Popular Science , but they're naturally cautious regarding humans.
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I may or may not have told off my boss and got myself fired a few months ago.
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Survival isnt just about dodging zombiesits about being prepared for anything.
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Paleontologists recently discovered a new extinct coelacanth species that highlights the role that Earths plate tectonics plays in evolution.
Paleontologists recently discovered a new extinct coelacanth species that highlights the role that Earths plate tectonics plays in evolution.
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Its extremely unlikely that a massive asteroid will strike Earth anytime soon.
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If youve ever looked up at a mostly blue sky and seen straight white lines criss-crossing the horizon, or watched a plane puff out a plume as it passed above, you may have wondered, what causes that?
If youve ever looked up at a mostly blue sky and seen straight white lines criss-crossing the horizon, or watched a plane puff out a plume as it passed above, you may have wondered, what causes that?
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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?
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Using DNA extracted from some roughly 45,000-year-old bones, scientists have found a new Neanderthal lineage that likely did not have a lot of interaction with others from its species.
Using DNA extracted from some roughly 45,000-year-old bones, scientists have found a new Neanderthal lineage that likely did not have a lot of interaction with others from its species.
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Beneath a blue sky, near poofs of white clouds, theres a microbial superhighway hidden in plain sight, a new study suggests.
Beneath a blue sky, near poofs of white clouds, theres a microbial superhighway hidden in plain sight, a new study suggests.
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If you want to get your nursery humidity under control, eliminating painfully dry air, you may need a humidifier for babies.
If you want to get your nursery humidity under control, eliminating painfully dry air, you may need a humidifier for babies.
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Forget those wimpy Bluetooth speakers that barely fill a room.
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