Hey MinuteEarthlings! If you join us on Patreon this month (April 2023) at https://patreon.com/minuteearth, we will draw you a custom MinuteEarth stick figure (that we could feature in an upcoming video) AND send you a custom coffee mug with your beautiful stick figure on it! Plants don t make caffeine just for us, so what DO they make it for? LEARN MORE ************** To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: - Alkaloid: any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds of plant origin which have pronounced physiological actions on humans. - Allelopathy: the chemical inhibition of one plant (or other organism) by another, due to the release into the environment of substances acting as germination or growth inhibitors. - Caffeine: a crystalline compound that is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system. - Pesticide: a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to plants or to animals. SUPPORT MINUTEEARTH ************************** If you like what we do, you can help us!: - Become our patron: https://patreon.com/MinuteEarth - Our merch: http://dftba.com/minuteearth - Our book: https://minuteearth.com/books - Share this video with your friends and family - Leave us a comment (we read them!) CREDITS ********* Cameron Duke | Script Writer, Narrator and Director Kate Yoshida | Narrator David Goldenberg | Narrator Henry Reich | Narrator Sarah Berman | Illustration, Video Editing and Animation Nathaniel Schroeder | Music MinuteEarth is produced by Neptune Studios LLC https://neptunestudios.info OUR STAFF ************ Lizah van der Aart • Sarah Berman • Cameron Duke Arcadi Garcia i Rius • David Goldenberg • Melissa Hayes Alex Reich • Henry Reich • Peter Reich Ever Salazar • Leonardo Souza • Kate Yoshida OUR LINKS ************ Youtube | https://youtube.com/MinuteEarth TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@minuteearth Twitter | https://twitter.com/MinuteEarth Instagram | https://instagram.com/minute_earth Facebook | https://facebook.com/Minuteearth Website | https://minuteearth.com Apple Podcasts| https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minuteearth/id649211176 REFERENCES ************** Tanti, A., et al. (2016). Allelopathic potential of caffeine as growth and germination inhibitor to popular tea weed, Borreria hispida L.. Current Life Sciences. 2. 114-117. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.163671 Brazier, Yvette (2016). “Adolescents drink too much caffeine”, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307526 Brychkova, G., et al. (2018). “Formation of xanthine and the use of purine metabolites as a nitrogen source in Arabidopsis plants”, https://doi.org/10.4161/psb.6304 Ceja-Navarro, J., et al. (2015). “Gut microbiota mediate caffeine detoxification in the primary insect pest of coffee”, https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms8618 Earth and Environmental Sciences (2015). “Coffee berry borer’s gut microbes detoxify caffeine”, https://eesa.lbl.gov/coffee-berry-borers-gut-microbes-detoxify-caffeine/ Diel, P. (2020). “Caffeine and Doping—What Have We Learned since 2004”, https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12082167 Jayson, C. (2015). “Caffeine vs. Chocolate: A Mighty Methyl Group”, www.discovermagazine.com/health/caffeine-vs-chocolate-a-mighty-methyl-group Lee, Y., et al. (2009) “Multiple gustatory receptors required for the caffeine response in Drosophila”, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0811744106 Lu, H., et al. (2016). “Earliest tea as evidence for one branch of the Silk Road across the Tibetan Plateau”, https://doi.org/10.1038/srep18955 Mustard, J. (2013). “The buzz on caffeine in invertebrates: effects on behavior and molecular mechanisms”, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-013-1497-8 Nall, A., et al. (2016).“Caffeine promotes wakefulness via dopamine signaling in Drosophila”, https://doi.org/10.1038/srep20938 Nathanson, J. (1984). “Caffeine and Related Methylxanthines: Possible Naturally Occurring Pesticides.”, https://doi.org/10.1126/science.6207592 Poole, R., & Tordoff, M. (2017). “The Taste of Caffeine”, https://doi.org/10.1089/jcr.2016.0030 National Center for Biotechnology Information (2023). “Caffeine”, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Caffeine Sledz, W., et al. (2017). Influence of Exogenously Supplemented Caffeine on Cell Division, Germination, and Growth of Economically Important Plants. https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/54463 Smyth, D. (1992). “Effect of Methylxanthine Treatment on Rice Seedling Growth”, https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00198025 Sugiyama, A., et al. (2015). “Caffeine Fostering of Mycoparasitic Fungi against Phytopathogens”, https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2015.1113362 Wright, G. A., et al. (2013). “Caffeine in Floral Nectar Enhances a Pollinator’s Memory of Reward”, https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1228806

It’s common to call creepy crawlies bugs, but because entomologists refer to a specific class of insects as bugs, it’s wrong to call other things bugs - right? LEARN MORE ************** To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords: - Bug: a small insect, or an insect of a large order distinguished by having mouthparts that are modified for piercing and sucking. - Entomology: the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. - Etymology: the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. - Insect: a small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings. SUPPORT MINUTEEARTH ************************** If you like what we do, you can help us!: - Become our patron: https://patreon.com/MinuteEarth - Our merch: http://dftba.com/minuteearth - Our book: https://minuteearth.com/books - Share this video with your friends and family - Leave us a comment (we read them!) CREDITS ********* Cameron Duke| Script Writer, Narrator and Director Sarah Berman | Illustration & Video Editing Ever Salazar | Illustration & Animation Nathaniel Schroeder | Music MinuteEarth is produced by Neptune Studios LLC https://neptunestudios.info OUR STAFF ************ Lizah van der Aart • Sarah Berman • Cameron Duke Arcadi Garcia i Rius • David Goldenberg • Melissa Hayes Alex Reich • Henry Reich • Peter Reich Ever Salazar • Leonardo Souza • Kate Yoshida OUR LINKS ************ Youtube | https://youtube.com/MinuteEarth TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@minuteearth Twitter | https://twitter.com/MinuteEarth Instagram | https://instagram.com/minute_earth Facebook | https://facebook.com/Minuteearth Website | https://minuteearth.com Apple Podcasts| https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minuteearth/id649211176 REFERENCES ************** “Bug” Oxford English Dictionary. Wilton, D. (2020). “Bug (computer)”, https://www.wordorigins.org/big-list-entries/bug CSIRO Entomology, “Hemiptera - Bugs, Aphids, Cicadas.” https://www.ento.csiro.au/education/insects/hemiptera.html Hester, J. (1594). “The pearle of Practice, or Practisers pearle, for phisicke and chirurgie…”. Gibb, T. & Oseto, C. “How to Make an Awesome Insect Collection”, https://extension.entm.purdue.edu/401Book/default.php?page=insect_anatomy MacNeal, D. (2017). “Bugged: The Insects Who Rule the World and the People Obsessed with Them”. Shakespeare, W. (1603). “Hamlet”. Winsor, M. (1976). “THE DEVELOPMENT of LINNAEAN INSECT CLASSIFICATION”. TAXON, vol. 25, no. 1, Feb. 1976, pp. 57–67, https://doi.org/10.2307/1220406 Zinna, Robert, Assistant Professor of Biology at Mars Hill University. Personal Communication.

Tequila, tequila, tequila! Where is the best place to drink Tequila? Mexico of course! For more adventure and all your travel needs visit: http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com This video was sponsored by the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort and Diamond PR. If you are looking for an excellent place to stay while in Cancun, check out both Marriotts. Join the adventure on: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Twitter - https://twitter.com/HTGlobe @HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com/ A special thanks to: Diamond PR - http://www.diamondpr.com CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunmx-casamagna-marriott-cancun-resort/ JW Marriott Cancun Resort - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cunjw-jw-marriott-cancun-resort-and-spa Casa Herradura: La Europea - http://www.laeuropea.com.mx/ Music provided by: http://www.jamendo.com/en/ Album - Mariachi by Oscar Silva http://www.Audiojungle.com

http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com - Join me on a tour of a the luxurious Kaanapali Alii Maui Resort. Kaanapali Alii has been rated by USA Today as one of America s 10 Great Places to Gather the Family and Hawaii s Top Value by Travel & Leisure. Providing lavish space (1,500-1,900 square feet) that is unmatched by hotel rooms is combined with all the amenities of a luxury resort. State-of-the-art fitness center, spa, tennis, golf, oceanfront swimming pools and barbeque grills, all within seconds of your Maui condo. - http://www.kaanapalialii.com/ This trip was sponsored by Hawaii Tourism. FOLLOW ME: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Website: http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hopscotchtheglobe Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/htglobe/ Music provided by: http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/365914/the-house-of-the-old-boat

Your Adventure Travel Resource: http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com ROOTS CANADA SHOPPING HAUL!!! I m giving away a $50 gift card to Roots Canada. It could be all yours to use for your upcoming travels. Head on over to the link below and enter for your chance to win: http://bit.ly/17B6iZi Follow the adventure on: Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

The Hotel de Glace in Quebec City, Canada is a must-see! You can have a drink at the ice bar, get lost in the maze or even spend the night. Adventure travel at its best! Join the adventure on: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com/ Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net A special thanks to: Hôtel de Glace - http://www.hoteldeglace-canada.com/ Tourisme Québec - QuébecOriginal.com Music provided by: http://www.jamendo.com/en/

In this video I share my technique for living in the moment. Sometimes when you travel, you get so caught up in going, going, going that you forget to stop and breathe and take in the amazing moments. I urge you to try this sometime. This video was shot in the wonderful island of Maui, Hawaii. Thank you to Hawaii Tourism for hosting me http://www.gohawaii.com/ Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Join the adventure on: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music Sound Effects by http://audiomicro.com/sound-effects

YOUR Adventure Travel Resource: http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com In early August 2013, I participated in what s called a "Vloggers Press Trip." This basically meant that myself, and 6 other travel vloggers, were invited to stay at the Santa Barbara Golf and Beach Resort in Curacao. On the island, we were each given a guide, car and 2 days to go out and do WHATEVER WE WANTED on the island. The sky was the limit! Our mission was to experience Curacao in the way we wanted as well as showcase the resort we stayed at. Then we had 1 day to edit our experience into a short video which would be showcased to over 100 important people on the island. This video is part 1 of a behind the scenes series of a vlogger press trip. I hope it shows you a little bit of what I do and how much work it is to create these videos. Most importantly thought, it s a lot of fun! The six vloggers & their channels: Mickela Mallozzi - http://www.youtube.com/user/TravelBareFeet Courtney Scott - http://www.youtube.com/user/nutelladivine Gareth Leonard - http://www.youtube.com/user/tourist2townie Kelley Ferro - http://www.youtube.com/user/KFtraveler Josh Johnson - http://www.youtube.com/user/joshywashington A special thanks to Diamond PR and Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort who sponsored my stay. Follow the adventure on: Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

Carnaval de Quebec is the BIGGEST winter festival IN THE WORLD! From dog sledding to tubing to snow baths to night parades, Quebec City celebrates winter to the max! Winter time may be pretty intense in Canada, but the people of Quebec sure know how to make the best of the cold. Join the adventure on: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheg... Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com/ Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net A special thanks to: Tourisme Québec - QuébecOriginal.com Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/NMOcMx Watch more Travel Tips: http://goo.gl/pNerpD Traveling can make you put on a few extra pounds that you don t want. This video is to give you some ideas on how to stay fit while traveling the world. Look your sexiest and feel great while exploring this amazing world we live in. I found out about Tone it Up with Karina and Katrina a couple of months ago and decided that I would try one of their fitness programs out since I had heard and read such great reviews. I went to their website and saw that I could sign up for their Bikini Series for FREE so I thought what do I have to lose? I have yet to find a fitness regime that has motivated me and pushed me to where I want to be until i started doing Tone It Up. I am so impressed with the program and the community that comes with it that I had to share it with you guys. It s prefect for someone who wants to be super fit but travels all of the time because you can do these work outs no matter where in the world you are. No gym necessary! If you want to join the Bikini Series, you can sign up here: http://toneitup.com/ and you can find the girls on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ToneItUpcom Trave vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Join the adventure on: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music Audiojungle

What happens when you put a bunch of travel vloggers together? We start making fun of each other....of course in the name of love! Featured Travel Vlogger Channels: Nadine Sykora - http://www.youtube.com/user/nayders07 Mike Corey - http://www.youtube.com/user/friskyb Mickela Mallozzi - http://www.youtube.com/user/TravelBareFeet Chris and Tawny (Captain and Clark) - http://www.youtube.com/user/captainandclark Cailin O Neil - http://www.youtube.com/user/TravelYourself Alicia Taggio - http://www.youtube.com/user/Alicia85er Brock Groombridge - http://www.youtube.com/user/BackpackWithBrock Ryan Van Duzer - http://www.youtube.com/user/Duzaster Kelley Ferro - http://www.youtube.com/user/KFtraveler Matt Stabile - http://www.youtube.com/user/StabileMatt Kate Thomas - http://www.youtube.com/user/TravelwithKate Patricia Serrano - http://www.youtube.com/user/FreshTraveler Mike Shubic - http://www.youtube.com/user/mikesroadtrip

If you re a traveller who loves outdoor activities and seeks adventure, Kauai, Hawaii is for you! This video was shot in the wonderful island of Kauai, Hawaii. A special thanks to Princeville Rance Adventures for taking me on a wonderful hike. Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Join the adventure on: Hopscotch the Globe on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Thank you to Hawaii Tourism for hosting me http://www.gohawaii.com/ Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

Your travel questions answered! As a world traveller, travel vlogger and travel blogger, I know a thing or two about travel! Subscribe to my channel for adventure travel videos, comedic skits, international recipes and tips and advice on how YOU can travel the world. Subscribe to my DAILY VLOG HERE: http://ow.ly/mFMvm Have a question you want to ask me? Connect with me on the following using #AskKristen Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

Your travel questions answered! As a world traveller, travel vlogger and travel blogger, I know a thing or two about travel! Subscribe to my channel for adventure travel videos, comedic skits, international recipes and tips and advice on how YOU can travel the world. Have a question you want to ask me? Connect with me on the following using #AskKristen Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

YOUR Adventure Travel Resource: http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com I am so excited to announce that I m part of the Sony Club! Myself, and 10 other bloggers will be attending wicked Sony events, reviewing products and doing giveaways (among many other things) for the next year! This video is of our first trip together as the Sony Club to sunny San Diego to visit the Sony Headquarters and do some other fun things. https://blog.sony.com/sonyclub/ Be sure to check out the other members of the Sony Club: Ryan Gargiulo - http://www.PauseTheMoment.com & http://www.youtube.com/pausethemoment Vivienne Gucwa - http://www.NYThroughTheLens.com Frederick Van Johnson - http://www.ThisWeekinPhoto.com Susan McLean - http://www.DivineSecretsOfADomesticDiva.com Carol Cain - http://www.GirlGoneTravel.com Amanda Broooks - http://www.RunToTheFinish.com Diana Elizabeth - http://www.DianaElizabethBlog.com Shivani Cotter - http://www.TrendingMom.com Dave Amirault - http://www.DaveAmirault.com Crystal Reagan - http://www.SimplyBeingMommy.com Follow the adventure on: Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

YOUR Adventure Travel Resource: http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com While I was in San Diego to officially be welcomed into the Sony Club, I met up with my best friend and fellow traveller Alex. Her and I met in India 3 years ago and have travelled through India (twice), Indonesia and Thailand together. We spent 3 wonderful days travelling around San Diego, California together. It was magical to say the least. Follow the adventure on: Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/NMOcMx Watch more Travel Tips: http://goo.gl/pNerpD My best friend Allie G is a CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for G Adventures. Basically she gets to travel the world, meet incredible like-minded people, work for a great company, give back to the communities she visits and get paid. She says being a CEO (what we know as also being called a tour guide or tour leader) is the "best job in the world!" Also, a big CONGRATULATIONS to lawlers3 and penny73lane who both one a MJ Shiebe Travel Bag. Please send your mailing address to kristenj@hopscotchtheglobe.com. Thank you to all of those who submitted feedback and compliments. You guys are truly the best!!! Follow the adventure on: Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

One of many audition videos I did for a Kid s Show back in August.

I m so happy that I got to experience the first Buffer Festival that took place in Toronto. A big thanks to Corey Vidal and the entire ApprenticeA team for putting together such a successful event. It was great to be reunited with Louis Cole (Fun for Louis) and Nadine Sykora as well as make new friends with other YouTubers! In this video: Louis Cole - http://www.youtube.com/user/FunForLouis Steve Booker - http://www.youtube.com/user/stevebooker Nadine Sykora - http://www.youtube.com/user/nayders07 Tim Deegan - http://www.youtube.com/user/timjdeegan Corey Vidal and ApprenticeA - http://www.youtube.com/user/ApprenticeA Shot with the Sony NEX 5R Follow the adventure on: Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music

Mexico Destination Wedding Part 1 Me and a bunch of my close friends escaped to Mexico to see our best friends get married. This is a series of daily vlogs from the entire Mexico Destination Wedding Week! Shot with a Sony Full HD 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder Follow the adventure on: Facebook - Hopscotch the Globe: http://www.facebook.com/hopscotchtheglobe Kristen Sarah: https://www.facebook.com/KristenSarahJ Twitter - http://twitter.com/HTGlobe Travel Blog - http://www.hopscotchtheglobe.com Acting Website - http://www.kristensarah.net Travel vlogs, travel advice and comedic skits all RIGHT HERE! http://bit.ly/WCeV2B Music provided by: Royalty Free Music by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music