Blockbuster and Termites

Tell Me What You Know

On today’s episode of TMWYK, we’re starting off the show with a trip down memory lane. There truly was nothing better in childhood than swinging by Blockbuster to pick up a movie on a Friday night. The movie rental giant ruled the home video world for about two decades. Sadly, it paid the ultimate late fee by failing to adjust to modern times.
And then, we're going to see what wood tastes like and look at termites, one of the earth's most successful insects. These 6 legged creatures are in the same family as cockroaches but unlike their sister-species they exist inside a colony with a caste system similar to ants but their parents don't require a dowry. These little pests are known to ruin your porch or roof but we'll learn that they actually play a vital role in the ecosystem. Stick around to hear how they fend off ant raids and all the animals that like to call them dinner. This is Tell Me What You Know.