Moss, boring right? No way! In this episode, Bonnie and Kenny are chatting all about the splendors of moss. Join us to go on, well, quite a journey!
CW: There are mentions of dead bodies and possible murders, so skip this one or avoid 5:40-6:50
Highlights include:
1:07 - Moss - not just on the North sides of trees
3:00 - Moss is antibacterial and was used for bandages in WWI
5:40 - Peat moss bogs preserve bodies
7:35 - Interesting moss names
10:25 - Haircap moss will NOT dissolve your gall bladder
12:18 - 5 mossy facts
16:02 - bonus conversation about pigeons, bird clothes, and animals with people names
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General:
7 Interesting Things About Moss
Moss Myth: It Doesn't Only Grow On North Side of Trees
How Humble Moss Healed the Wounds of Thousands in World War I
Effects on Climate:
First Land Plants Plunged Earth Into Ice Age
Scattering Moss Can Restore Key Carbon Sink
This Desert Moss has Developed the Ultimate Water Collection Toolkit
Extras:
Graphic Images Warning! List of Bog Bodies
Pigeon in Overalls