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Sep 15 2011

How the Moon Works

38 min 6 movies discussed
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Did you know that science still doesn't know the exact origin of the moon? Do you know how the moon creates high and low tides? Do you know the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning gibbous? You will after listening to this riveting episode.

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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Chuck and Josh dive deep into everything you need to know about Earth's fascinating lunar companion. They explore how our understanding of the moon evolved from ancient times through the Apollo missions, covering the competing theories about how the moon formed and what we've learned from decades of moon rock analysis. The hosts also break down how the moon affects life on Earth through tides, eclipses, and its role in stabilizing our planet's rotation, making this a comprehensive guide to our nearest celestial neighbor.


Movies Discussed

Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's
1961 1h 55m
★ 7.6
"Breakfast at Tiffany's. Do you think you remember the film? Breakfast at Tiffany's? I love that movie. — Brought up when discussing the song 'Moon River' which was featured in the film." — Josh
Futurama
Futurama
1999
★ 8.4
"Was it a future Rama where they had to get back to their transport before the horizon line — Used to illustrate the extreme temperature differences on the moon's surface." — Josh
Inception
Inception
2010 2h 28m
★ 8.4
"Like inception. Yeah. Your favorite movie. — Referenced when describing how Earth would wobble like a spinning top without the moon's stabilizing effect." — Josh
Moon
Moon
2009 1h 37m
★ 7.6
"Have you seen the movie Moon? Yes, enjoyed that very much. — Referenced as an example of a good moon-related movie while discussing lunar topics." — Josh
Moonraker
Moonraker
1979 2h 6m
★ 6.2
"Moon raker. Yeah. — Listed as one of the good moon-related movies during their discussion." — Chuck
Paper Moon
Paper Moon
1973 1h 42m
★ 7.9
"Paper moon. That's your favorite movie. — Mentioned as another moon-themed movie in their list of films." — Chuck

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