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

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. Sponsors: Raycon, Get 15% off at buyraycon.com/kottke Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Links: Why so many of us are casual spider-murderers (BBC) Scottish nightclub to generate power from dancers' body heat (Planet Ark) This green nightclub traps dancers' body heat for later (Fast Company) Introducing a radical plan to power SWG3 using body heat (SWG3 TV) Prince Charles’ Vintage Car Runs on Wine and Cheese Because Of Course It Does (Gizmodo) Blue Origin readies for space launch with William Shatner aboard (CBS News) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices