Ozzy Osbourne’s Genetic Superpowers, Radioactive Wasp Nests, and Racist Dogs

A Little Bit Of Science

Ozzy Osbourne's DNA has become one of the most studied genomes in history. Scientists are still trying to figure out how the Prince of Darkness survived decades of chemical abuse that would kill mere mortals. We also explore India's impossible census challenge: counting the Sentinelese people who live on an isolated island and communicate primarily by shooting arrows at visitors, plus the discovery of radioactive wasp nests that are glowing with enough radiation to make federal safety standards nervous.

But wait, there's more weirdness: AI chatbots designed to flirt are delivering pickup lines that would make teenagers cringe, dogs can surprisingly be racist, and someone managed to turn Beef Wellington into a murder weapon, forever changing how we look at this classic dinner party dish.

From genome sequencing breakthroughs to Cold War leftovers creating mutant insects, this episode proves that science, technology and human behaviour can always find new ways to be absolutely bonkers.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

03:01 Ozzy Osbourne: Genome Sequencing Pioneer

10:57 Comic Book Science and Radioactive Wasps

13:38 Flirty Chatbots: Elon Musk's AI Adventures

22:49 Unexpected Titles and Organic Lasers

26:56 Counting the Uncounted: North Sentinel Island

30:12 Census Challenges

34:13 Dog Behaviour and Racism

42:39 Guard Dogs and Their Training

47:34 Beef Wellington and Social Etiquette

49:02 Conclusion

SOURCES:

https://www.loudersound.com/features/ozzy-osbournes-10-craziest-moments

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a65487234/ozzy-osbourne-dna/

https://discover.hubpages.com/entertainment/The-26-Craziest-Things-Ozzy-Osbourne-Ever-Did

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