Episode 400
Oldies at the Movies: Aging Like Fine Wine!
Rocket launches are getting cheaper, like, way cheaper—think $3,800 down to just $273 per kilogram by 2040! So, if you’ve ever dreamed of sending your junk to space, now’s the time, but don’t forget about those pesky handling fees; they might still be out of this world! We also chat about the House passing the Common Sense Act, which is basically phasing out pennies one couch cushion at a time. Plus, did you hear about that meteorite crashing into a couple's roof in New Jersey? It’s packed with complex organic molecules—perfect for a breakfast surprise! So buckle up, grab your snacks, and let’s launch into some laughs and good vibes!
Takeaways:
- Space travel is getting way cheaper, thanks to Elon Musk's reusable rockets—who knew?
- By 2040, launching stuff into orbit will cost less than a fancy dinner—$273 per kg, baby!
- Pennies are being phased out like old toys, but they'll still be around for a while.
- Joe Biden's new memoir drops right after the midterms—grab some popcorn for that drama!
- Senior citizens who catch movies and museums might just be sipping from the fountain of youth!
- A meteorite crashed into a couple's house and brought some cosmic surprises—talk about a wild morning!
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's Haystack time for some small talk to get you through your day with random strangers.
Speaker A:Space launches are continuing to get cheaper and cheaper, driven in large part by Elon Musk's reusable rocket.
Speaker A: A study of: Speaker A:The handling fee will probably still be out of this world, though.
Speaker A:The House has passed the Common Sense Act.
Speaker A:They love doing stuff like that since as in pennies to eliminate penny production and around cash purchases to the nearest nickel, pennies will remain legal tender but not be required.
Speaker A:They're they're being phased out one couch cushion at a time.
Speaker A:President Joe Biden's memoir, Promise Me America, is scheduled for release on 17 November, just after the midterm elections.
Speaker A:A study from the UK finds that senior citizens who attend movies and museums may likely age more slowly than those who don't, probably because those activities keep their minds stimulated.
Speaker A:And scientists studying a three pound meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey couple's roof have found complex organic molecules and evidence of salty water inside this rare space rock.
Speaker A:Imagine getting hit with something from beyond the outer asteroid belt all before you finished your breakfast.
