In episode 127 of I Hate Talking, the hosts revisit the Coriolis effect after a previous discussion about the direction of a spiral staircase at Blackbeard’s Castle. They separate fact from fiction, explaining that Earth’s rotation affects large-scale moving systems such as weather patterns, ocean currents, and hurricanes—but does not determine which way water spins in toilets or household sinks. They also discuss French mathematician Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis, whose work on rotating systems gave the effect its name, and reflect on the disappointing discovery that the famous “toilets flush in the opposite direction in Australia” idea is largely a myth.
The episode then continues the hosts’ multi-part family vacation recap from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, focusing on the final three beaches of their trip: Coki Beach, Lindquist Beach, and Sapphire Beach. At Coki Beach, they encounter limited parking, energetic beach vendors, a strong odor locals had warned them about, vibrant fish around the reef, and an unforgettable—and unfortunate—iguana incident involving one of the children.
Next, they visit Lindquist Beach, which becomes their favorite beach on St. Thomas. They praise its quiet low-season atmosphere, clear water, clean facilities, showers, wide swimming area, and wildlife sightings, including dolphins and several stingrays. The family also has a tense moment when a beachgoer warns them away from a very large stingray hidden near the seagrass.
Their final beach stop is Sapphire Beach, the most developed and tourist-oriented beach of the trip. They describe the resort setting, open-air restaurants and bars, water-sport rentals, iguanas, coral areas, rocky shoreline, and deeper ocean swimming. While Sapphire Beach offers the most amenities—and a standout tropical drink—the hosts ultimately recommend Lindquist Beach for visitors looking for a quieter, more natural St. Thomas beach experience.
The episode ends as the family prepares to leave St. Thomas, with the hosts saving their airport, customs, and travel-home stories for the next installment.
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Special thanks to Tim Wright aka CoLD SToRAGE for his permission to use the song Operatique.
