071 - Sea Snails

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Kyle Scheuerle
May 07, 2025

Welcome!

Welcome to thirty-two eleven (”3211”). This newsletter will entail: 3 Reads, 2 Rabbit Holes, 1 Watch, and 1 Listen — 3/2/1/1. Detailing what I have been up to, on the internet.

introduction:

Recently joined the YouTube Premium game. No ads, downloads for offline viewing, listening with phone locked.

Big fan, big YouTube guy.

3 reads:

1 - I was in Phoenix for work where Waymos were everywhere. I definitely see a future where they take over the Uber/Lyft/taxi game. There has also been infiltration in the trucking industry with automated driving.

New Study: Waymo is reducing serious crashes and making streets safer for those most at risk

The path to Vision Zero requires reducing severe crashes and improving the safety of those most at risk. Our latest research paper shows that the Waymo Driver is making significant strides in both areas. By reducing the most dangerous crashes and providing better protection for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, Waymo is making streets safer in cities where it operates.

waymo.com/blog/2025/05/waymo-making-streets-safer-for-vru

2 - Bullet Proof Sea Snail Teeth Vests incoming.

“They’re stronger than any man-made material, such as Kevlar fibres that are used in bullet-proof vests,”

Sea snail teeth top Kevlar, titanium as world’s strongest material | CBC Radio

When you think of a sea snail, you might think slow, but do you think strong? It turns out sea snails contain the strongest material in the world -- in their teeth.

www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.2963357/sea-snail-teeth-top-kevlar-titanium-as-world-s-strongest-material-1.2963549

3 - Interesting take to get bitten by venomous snakes 200+ times.

'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.

www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5d0l7el36o?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew

2 rabbit holes:

1 - The best beers in the world (2025).

The Best Beers in the World, According to Craft Beer's Definitive Authority

These are the beers that won at 2025 World Beer Cup. Plus other insights from the "most prestigious beer competition in the world."

www.gearpatrol.com/drinks/world-beer-cup-2025-results-takeaways

2 - Easily compare the sizes of different countries in the world.

Compare Countries With This Simple Tool

Drag and drop countries around the map to compare their relative size. Is Greenland really as big as all of Africa? You may be surprised at what you find! A great tool for educators.

thetruesize.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

1 watch:

1 - Caleb Pressley’s Sundae Conversation.

1 listen:

1 - GRAND LARGE - Darius.

Cheers,