Very Clever Trees

Send us Fan MailHow many languages exist in the world? The answer might shock you—7,000 distinct tongues, with one disappearing every 40 days. This linguistic extinction crisis represents one of humanity's greatest cultural tragedies, as each language contains unique perspectives, knowledge systems, and ways of understanding our world that can never be recovered once lost.Between discussions of vanishing languages, we dive into the absurdity of high fashion with Giuseppe Zanotti's $1,000 "Amelia Invisible" jacket—literally selling nothing but a receipt and an empty box. When the Emperor's New Clothes becomes reality, who's the real fool? People are actually buying these non-existent garments, proving once again that luxury marketing knows no bounds.Our deep dive into Florida Man territory brings us to a gas station (why is it always a gas station?) where an intoxicated customer attempted to pay for fuel with Monopoly money, insisting it was "legal tender in the Community Chest." With a blood alcohol level of 0.3, he's apparently tried this scheme at multiple locations, earning bans from five gas stations and three convenience stores across the region.Being the most educational show on the radio this very second, we also explore the fascinating science behind the Tonka bean tree—nature's lightning rod that channels electrical strikes through its trunk to eliminate competing vegetation. When lightning hits, these remarkable trees funnel the energy straight into the ground, killing vines and ensuring their survival against all odds. It's a reminder that in the ongoing apocalypse, cockroaches and Tonka bean trees will likely be among the last standing.From social media influence (apparently you only need 1,000 followers to be a "nano-influencer") to bizarre wedding stories from India, our educational journey covers ground that no classroom would dare. Join us every Tuesday on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans, or stream worldwide at WOMR.org. Because where else will you learn about invisible fashion, Monopoly money scams, and lightning-proof trees all in one hour?Find our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/447251562357065/