Chicago Adventure, Part Four: Rodents of Unusual Size (And Other Mammals, Too)

[@scpg142]

Emily's never ending enthusiasm makes me excited even though three minutes ago I couldn't have cared less about flying squirrels. How does she do that? I want to find passion like that.

[@harpoonerism]

what if this was emily's unofficial interview? "yup she's amazing i'm hiring her right now."

[@barnyardhouse]

Heather Hsu is a wonderful person.

[@ninjaahjumma]

They're both so excited. It's so adorable.

[@Popebug]

I love how enthusiastic Emily gets whenever she gets to hold an animal, no matter if it's dead or alive. She has a true passion for nature, it's wonderful to watch.

[@mojonacho]

Emily just said "hell yeah!" at, essentially, her job interview. This gives me hope for my career! -J

[@janisgregory8080]

I'm OBSESSED with her enthusiasm

[@SciJoy]

Amazing! The excitement is infectious.

[@mokko759]

I love how excited and passionate about their jobs all these researchers are. It's inspiring and infectious.

[@howarthe1]

WHO is this wonderful woman called Heather Hsu? Thanks for supporting these episodes. They are awesome!

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Actually Erin, and for everyone who does not know, you can be an amazing fan too! A subbable.com you can donate a flat rate or a monthly payment, and you rack up points based on donations. You can use those points to get perks, like cool items, upgrade your pickpocket or sneak skill, or have them mention you in a video. This way no funders get to play adds or dictate the material that they show, but they still get money to scoop brains, or talk about physics, or just talk really fast about whatever like Hank. So be an awesome fan and donate today. Any amount is accepted!

[@howarthe1]

I don't think Heather Hsu is a Subbable subscriber. I think she's an executive at Chicago Museum of Natural History who wanted to bring the Brain Scoop to her museum.

[@zackrose6019]

The amount of times I thought "That's what she said" is astonishing.

[@shaterproofblosm]

*opens a closet* "Oh My Glob!!" I love this channel xD such good enthusiasm, very much 5 year sub worth it. thanks for all the knowledge and laughs :)

[@1901180108]

Emily's enthusiasm is so completely genuine that you just can't help but get excited about this stuff. :)

[@beengoneback]

your enthusiasm is awesome Emily.

[@LaboratoryRatKing]

This guy reminds me so much of my grandma. she is a microbiologist/planktologist and she taught me that science was fun. I swear that one of my first words was "copepod" and we would go to the beach all the time and collect samples, and every single thing I found or was curious about she explained it to me perfectly and turned it into a fun lesson. we recently went on a cruise together, and we asked the captain if we could cast a plankton net off the side of the boat XD

[@staytuned2L337]

It's great that she's so thrilled and enthused with what she does. Her passion is almost contagious :)

[@SuperMartMartMart]

I love how excited Emily gets about everything! He jubilation and wonder is so authentic and inspiring.

[@sandran1700]

Emily is so enthusiastic about this. It's great.

[@TheDrivelMaker]

I love to hear her so truly excited about everything. This is becoming my favorite show ever. Emily, you always cheer me up!

[@randomnessnessnes]

aw i love how she gets so happy and excited about everything!

[@torntrof]

I think Emily's enthusiasm contributes greatly also to the curator's pleasure in showing her (and by extention us) all these things. Great job! :)

[@NanaV73]

Emily's excitement is so infectious! I hope I find a field that makes me just as awed.

[@Waterflame]

I love how genuinely excited Emily is. It makes me more excited about these things! :)

[@JacquieVlogsHere]

I just freaking love Emily. Her enthusiasm is contagious.

[@waterfilterlove]

Emily's excitement makes me so very happy!

[@Nicomis11]

I love the Brain Scoop! Her enthusiasm is soooo infectious. LOVE IT.

[@TheManic42]

I love how enthused you are with everything, it makes me more excited for everything today.

[@peachiecheeks]

It brings me so much joy to see her intrigue in all these things!

[@annieohhhhyes]

Not only are these Chicago videos awesome and interesting, but it's so fun to see Emily have the time of her life. THANK YOU HEATHER HSU!!!

[@Lisa_Oz]

I love Chicago videos because of how genuinely happy Emily looks! Good luck with everything in Chicago Emily!

[@ClaireLillywhite94]

Really enjoying these episodes! I love seeing Emily get so excited every time he opens a new drawer or cabinet :D

[@DarlaSeefluth57]

Emily's excitement over those flying squirrels drives home the point of how awesome is that collection. I wouldn't have been able to appreciate the fact without her enthusiasm.

[@clarityat3am]

I am so freaking excited for more of these from Chicago, and beyond!

[@Obstreperous_Octopus]

4:48 this whole scene sounds like one kid showing of his favorite toy airplane to another kid. There's just so much genuine, almost child-like enthusiasm!

[@EarthSwinging]

I get so excited every time I watch the end of these videos and see "The Chicago Adventure continues..." There's still more to come!

[@stan_dinghere]

Thanks Heather.

[@4k_lizards]

Emily's sheer enthusiasm for all of this makes me want to find something that makes me just as excited

[@takemealivethistime]

I love seeing Emily so excited and happy!

[@Zeyev]

In addition to learning some interesting things, I absotively adore your enthusiasm.

[@annieohhhhyes]

Genuinely, I just love seeing people passionate about what they do, so these videos ROCK.

[@MattTress]

I love Emily's excitement. That's half the reason I watch these.

[@stephenmallary4865]

Whoa... I never thought of fossils inspiring mythology. It seems so obvious now, but before this moment, I'd really only thought of giant squid inspiring sirens and sea monsters.

[@rennashesso6732]

Check out a book called "The First Fossil Hunters: Paleontology in Greek and Roman Times" by Adrienne Mayor. That's the whole topic. Very cool. Also, much the of strongest dragon-lore from Chinese comes from regions with major dinosaur fossil finds.

[@stephenmallary4865]

Thanks! That actually sounds like a great read! Loving the civility in a comment section, so refreshing.

[@SaiyanHeretic]

I once heard the theory that the fossils of beaked dinosaurs like Protoceratops may have inspired the myth of the Griffin. If the bones of the frill have been broken off, say from fighting a predator, then miners in ye olden times may find the skeleton of a large four-legged animal with a beak, clawed feet, and what appears to be the remnants of wing bones...

[@wyntonvisser429]

Emily Graslie, you fantastic woman, where have you been all my life!? I'm loving your channel - it's really good. I'm binge-watching them all and learning LOTS! Well done and thank you.

[@LieutenantSheep]

awesome. I love this show. So cool. I am so excited for Emily and the great opportunity she has to work at this museum. Congratulations.

[@milliehutchings]

Oh Emily! Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[@xpericfilms]

I love how passionate you both are.

[@awkward_little_tato7733]

I visited the Chicago field museum. The t-Rex is named Sue and the original skull is not on the body. It's upstairs because it is too heavy to be on the body. The head on the body is a replica of the skull. 😀

[@kikamonju]

I feel like he loved having you there because you get so excited about these

[@meganhartman83]

Emily, your excitement is infectious!

[@joegaylord87]

There is something wonderful in watching two people be total unabashed geeks about something. It's a remarkable and personal joy that I feel privileged to observe

[@cartograp]

Emily, your passion is contagious.

[@FerSureLexi]

This series just keeps getting more and more awesome! :) Thanks for sharing!

[@SolsticeSteph]

Emily's excitement makes me excited.

[@iBug]

I don't know you, Heather Hsu, but I want to thank your for your generous contribution and for bringing us this great series. You rock !

[@jasue63]

hi. What a great website! I have learned a lot from you, and that's pretty good for a 67 year old retiree from Vancouver Island. Keep up the terrific work!

[@HomeOnTheRanges]

thebrainscoop is my new favorite channel on youtube, keep up the amazing and informative work Emily

[@VOIPWoot]

Emily's excitement was awesome!

[@JNMshore]

I love that you have the same reactions that I feel when watching.

[@LaceyLakers]

I love how they feed of each others excitement.

[@miamitreasurehunter]

This Channel never fails to impress me. Thank all of you, especially Helen Hsu!!!

[@TeaBurn]

I do a little bit, but because it was so lightning fast, I've never noticed that until you pointed it out... Now I can't unsee.

[@gramps2matt]

As Emily learns so we too learn. Side note to Hank Green don't EVER get rid of this channel.

[@0verdarainbow0]

These videos are so intensely fascinating. It's crazy.

[@EdwinVazquez4119]

This channel is insanely interesting! I wish i was there!

[@garrettbenedek7288]

Well this is pretty weird. I was talking about human anatomy today with my grandmother, and we had the SAME vertebrae talk. "How many neck bones does a human have" (me) you mean cervical vertebrae? Seven. "How many does a giraffe have?" I'm not sure...probably seven. Then I brought up the hero shrew. I just found out about The Brain Scoop yesterday. Already addicted.

[@ImTheSeashellSeller]

You are seriously my favorite person on all of the KZbin-o-sphere. I freakin love you.

[@funsizeclarkbar]

RAW LEARNING. this is the best channel ever. Thank you

[@IChangedTheRules]

Bill seems like a great guy! So glad you get to work with him!!

[@FlyKiwi]

I love Emily's absolute wonderment, it's so infectious!

[@antowright]

Thanks Heather Hsu.

[@LeMikerophone]

I really love the Chicago Museum series. Wow.

[@hkwhsu]

The Field has behind the scenes nights periodically - I think it is mostly for members, but I bet there is a way to find a member to get you in if you aren't one. I got to go into the collection a few years back with a member and was bowled over by the whole experience.

[@thekylemarshall_]

This was super fascinating. I loved it. I also now want to see a KZbin series on the evolution of myths.

[@RagmaticalRachel]

Feeding off of Emily's excitement was great! Nerding out..

[@GirlWithTheRedGlasse]

when I volunteered at the Field, we had this cart with different animal skulls - there was a baby elephant jaw bone that was enormous. I'm very excited for Emily to come to Chicago.

[@ImrazorZodd]

I come here for the enthusiasm. The learning is just a side effect. Thank you for both.

[@IrethEaron]

I'm always so excited by emilys reactions. that just cheers me up :)

[@amyamyamy17]

SUDDENLY FINDING MYSELF UNREASONABLY EXCITED ABOUT FLYING SQUIRRELS. Emily, I say it every time but you are SO much fun to watch! I just want to watch you and learn all day!

[@MercuryIcePrincess]

I love the relationship between these two.

[@BeeCirca]

Emily, I just found your show, thanks to your appearance on the Sci-show! I have two Sugar Gliders, so I enjoyed the segment on the flying squirrels. I didn't know they could get so big either! Keep up the good work! I'll be watching!

[@sylarsushicat]

So cool. I love this channel with a passion

[@crazytapper117]

"Hell yeah!" I am really enjoying this series.

[@LA-MJ]

This video is amasing but I still couldn't help but giggle at 'wanna see something really big' line.

[@whimsyfreckles]

Thank you, Heather Hsu!

[@earlgreytempest]

I. LOVE. THIS. SHOW.

[@TSS161]

I love every single one of these.

[@SnowmansApartment]

Heather! Thank you 😭

[@TimeLordWereWolf]

Mind. Blown. By. This. Playlist. That's what I want to do when I grow up. Ironically, my name is Emily too!

[@fujibuds]

Now I gotta go to that museum sometime!

[@Aldwyns]

This guy is so awesome, and he and Emily seem to have become best of friends during the day :-)

[@NthPortal]

Wow! I am at a loss for words.

[@syncopate.]

OK, he is just too precious.

[@theTenthlife]

This guy is inconceivable! Eh, eh? Am I right?

[@ceecee685]

you keep using that word. idonotthinkitmeanswhatyouthinkitmeans.

[@LTEK4NZ]

Not really after the answer. I know most donated specimens would have had the tusks withheld by the OG owners. and once the flesh is removed the tusk is fairly easy to remove and it makes sense to store these massive ivory logs separately.

[@rgarcia831]

love this show

[@potterpeanut]

Brainscoop has been making my life with every video

[@halevytomer]

I like how the change the adverb in each video's intro.

[@bravelittletaylor]

This is getting me excited for when she starts working there :)

[@Taran200]

"WHAT?!" "Ohmygod." The enthusiasm on display is infectious. And them enormous flying squirrels are crrrrrrrraaaaazy.

[@WaddleAway]

This is probably my favorite episode just because of Emily's reaction to the humongous flying squirrels.