Tue. 10/12 - Why Do We Casually Kill Spiders Without Remorse?

<p><strong><em>What is it that makes spiders so frightening to us, and why do most of us kill them without sparing a second thought? Plus, a Scottish nightclub that’s using the body heat of their dancing patrons to heat and cool the venue. And Prince Charles, trying to out British everyone else, fuels up his Aston Martin with England’s finest wine and cheese byproducts. </em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Raycon, Get 15% off at <a href="http://buyraycon.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buyraycon.com/kottke</a></li><li>Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at <a href="http://indeed.com/goodnews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indeed.com/goodnews</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211004-why-so-many-of-us-are-casual-spider-murderers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why so many of us are casual spider-murderers</a> (BBC)</li><li><a href="https://planetark.org/newsroom/news/scottish-nightclub-to-generate-power-from-dancers-body-heat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish nightclub to generate power from dancers' body heat</a> (Planet Ark)&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90674380/this-nightclub-traps-dancers-body-heat-to-warm-and-cool-the-building" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This green nightclub traps dancers' body heat for later</a> (Fast Company)</li><li><a href="https://swg3.tv/news/2020/december/swg3-radical-plans-to-use-clubbers-body-heat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Introducing a radical plan to power SWG3 using body heat</a> (SWG3 TV) </li><li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/prince-charles-vintage-car-runs-on-wine-and-cheese-bec-1847846975" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prince Charles’ Vintage Car Runs on Wine and Cheese Because Of Course It Does</a> (Gizmodo)</li><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/william-shatner-blue-origin-flight-delay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Origin readies for space launch with William Shat