#94 What's Behind the Creepy BLUE Skin Disease and Red Lipped Fish? (Random Strangeness 19)
Exploring High Strangeness: Blue People, Panda Fluffers, and Strange Signs,
In this episode of 'High Strangeness,' hosts Tony and Ron delve into various peculiar and unexpected phenomena. The discussion starts with Methemoglobinemia, a rare blood disorder often referred to as 'Blue Baby Syndrome,' where individuals can develop a blue tint to their skin. The hosts then transition to personal anecdotes about unusual places they've fallen asleep, leading into a segment on the unconventional job of a 'professional sleeper.' Next, they explore the role of 'panda fluffer,' a job centered around the care and encouragement of panda bears. Additionally, Tony and Ron discuss a quirky animal called the lowland streaked tenrec and the peculiar-looking red-lipped batfish. The episode concludes with a humorous review of strange and amusing signs from around the world, rounding off a thorough exploration of the bizarre and unexpected aspects of our reality.
00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness
01:12 Summer Plans and Vacation Talk
04:18 Beach and Ocean Fears
09:05 Methemoglobinemia: The Blue Condition
21:40 Cold Urticaria: Allergic to the Cold
27:56 Strange Animals: The Lowland Streaked Tenrec
31:06 Tiny Tenrec: The Adorable but Smelly Pet
32:26 Meet the Red-Lipped Batfish
36:43 The Craziest Places We've Fallen Asleep
39:30 Getting Paid to Sleep: The Job of a Professional Sleeper
45:43 The Panda Fluffer: A Dream Job for Animal Lovers
48:35 Weird and Strange Signs from Around the World
56:41 Wrapping Up: Reflections on the Strange and Unexpected
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