Aust J Biol Sci June 1967 PMID 6033132

The surface-area-body-weight relationship in mice.

N J Dawson

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Many discussions revolve around the humorous or cultural fascination with hobbits, often referencing the idea that hobbits need seven meals a day to survive, with phrases like 'second breakfast is just science!' indicating playful engagement. Some posts mention specific scientific terms such as 'Kleiber's law' and 'size ratios,' showing an attempt to connect the fictional depictions to real biological principles, contributing to a light but mildly engaged perception regarding the significance of the original publication.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions focus primarily on the fun or cultural aspects of hobbit lore rather than the scientific publication, indicating neutral or no strong stance on the research itself.

InterestHigh interest

Multiple discussions show high curiosity by referencing videos and explanations about hobbit habits, suggesting a strong interest in the playful intersection of science and fantasy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts deeply engage with the scientific concepts, such as mentioning 'Kleiber's law' and 'body size ratios,' showing an attempt to connect the article's topics to broader biological principles.

ImpactNeutral impact

While many posts relate to the entertainment and educational value, only a few indicate that the publication may influence scientific understanding, leading to a neutral impact perception.

Abstract in brief

The study explores how the surface area of mice relates to their body weight, focusing on the mathematical relationship between these two factors.
It examines whether surface area increases proportionally or at a different rate as mice grow in size, which has implications for areas like drug dosing and physiological studies.
The findings help improve understanding of biological scaling in mice, providing insights that can be useful in research involving metabolism, radiation exposure, and other scientific fields.]

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Understanding Hobbit Metabolism and Dietary Needs

Because smaller animals need to eat more relative to their body weight, Tolkien's hobbits must consume substantial food not for comfort but for survival. This video explores metabolic concepts such as the Square-Cube…

MinuteEarth · Aug 26, 2021 801,548 views

Exploring Metabolic Rates in Relation to Body Size

This video discusses how Tolkien inadvertently adhered to biological laws by portraying hobbits as perpetually hungry. It also delves into body size and metabolic rate, referencing multiple studies that highlight the…

SVT Neveu · Mar 9, 2022 222 views

The Science Behind Hobbit Eating Habits and Biological Scaling

El Minut de la terra us aportara una visi entretinguda i plena de energia de com funciona el nostre mn en noms uns pocs minuts I en Catal. This video discusses how a seemingly trivial fact about Hobbit eating habits…

Minut de la Terra · Nov 1, 2023 198 views

Linda L Starlight

@LLStarlight · X

https://t.co/QfjoBqUlqg #snow = Hobbit mode

Jan 6, 2024 · 1 like · 1,860 followers View post →

VlogsCat

@VlogsCatalans · X

RT @MinutDeLaTerra: En el vídeo d'aquesta setmana anem a veure els hòbbits de la terra mitjana! https://t.co/gLqIwjQhcy @DoblatgeCatala @C…

Nov 3, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,539 followers View post →

minutDeLaTerra

@MinutDeLaTerra · X

RT @MinutDeLaTerra: En el vídeo d'aquesta setmana anem a veure els hòbbits de la terra mitjana! https://t.co/gLqIwjQhcy @DoblatgeCatala @C…

Nov 3, 2023 · 2 shares · 53 followers View post →

minutDeLaTerra

@MinutDeLaTerra · X

Nov 3, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 53 followers View post →

Iron Crown

@IronCrown1 · X

I always thought it was just a bit of backstory that #Tolkien had thrown in but it turns out there is science behind the gluttony of hobbits: https://t.co/ep0bY8JXJX #MERP #MiddleEarth

Sep 13, 2021 · 1 like · 1,784 followers View post →

stillcracking

@stillcracking · X

The Science Behind Hobbits Eating 7 Meals a Day To Survive https://t.co/lMVJI3PNpT https://t.co/QkO6kox5q9

Sep 6, 2021 · 318 followers View post →

c4r4

@tehpirate · X

The Science of Hobbit Gluttony https://t.co/RtgGDc0YSQ via @YouTube

Sep 5, 2021 · 106 followers View post →

Atridas

@Atridas87 · X

RT @aadroher: Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/ZbBlasoGRk via @YouTube

Aug 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,104 followers View post →

williblush

@williblush · X

This is the type of shit my half-elf player sends the halflings in the group chat #DnD The Science of Hobbit Gluttony https://t.co/IBj7fy7ZT7 via @YouTube

Aug 29, 2021 · 1 like · 33 followers View post →

Emma Evans

@MelanieMoore · X

The Science of Hobbit Gluttony https://t.co/xlyJGe5qdB via @YouTube

Aug 29, 2021 · 6,976 followers View post →

おててにゃいにゃあ〜い(*´꒳`*)

@basyasanaa · X

RT @MinuteEarth: NEW VIDEO! Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals?https://t.co/ytOeycfTQK https://t.co/fdtdSV32LV

Aug 28, 2021 · 4 shares · 204 followers View post →

Maggie Anderson

@EcologistMaggie · X

Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/bLBMdrUzLH

Aug 27, 2021 · 134 followers View post →

Ju̶n̶

@kaoshitam · X

rasio ukuran tubuh : kebutuhan energi untuk tetap hangat bisa juga sedikit banyak menjelaskan kenapa anabul kalian lapar mulu. Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/nhAhykJ3LO

Aug 27, 2021 · 930 followers View post →

Cecile Braconnier

@braco001 · X

Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/CYcXpvqR11 via @YouTube

Aug 27, 2021 · 741 followers View post →

{Glückshyäne}

@KatzeRegi · X

RT @MinuteEarth: NEW VIDEO! Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals?https://t.co/ytOeycfTQK https://t.co/fdtdSV32LV

Aug 27, 2021 · 4 shares · 108 followers View post →

The Bees

@TheBeesMaths · X

RT @ErintheZ: This is the kind of science that we need. @DugongsD https://t.co/d6SDhG9gPI via @MinuteEarth

Aug 26, 2021 · 1 share · 151 followers View post →

Rad

@RadagastWiz · X

RT @MinuteEarth: NEW VIDEO! Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals?https://t.co/ytOeycfTQK https://t.co/fdtdSV32LV

Aug 26, 2021 · 4 shares · 149 followers View post →

MinuteEarth (also on BlueSky)

@MinuteEarth · X

NEW VIDEO! Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals?https://t.co/ytOeycfTQK https://t.co/fdtdSV32LV

Aug 26, 2021 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 55,404 followers View post →

The Outer Gods

@GodsOuter · X

Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/uLNVloOMuR via @YouTube

Aug 26, 2021 · 3 followers View post →

Moshe

@kahntra · X

Why do hobbits need 7 meals? - Minute Earth https://t.co/LV1Gof34DE

Aug 26, 2021 · 4,330 followers View post →

Grizzly's Lab

@uibbs2 · X

I liked a YouTube video https://t.co/lhKtzA2aAv Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals?

Aug 26, 2021 · 128 followers View post →

Kyle Wilson

@KWilsonMG · X

Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/HLyLF8UwXb via @MinuteEarth

Aug 26, 2021 · 1,146 followers View post →

Marc Riera

@mrcasals · X

RT @aadroher: Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/ZbBlasoGRk via @YouTube

Aug 26, 2021 · 2 shares · 898 followers View post →

Venn

@VennStone · X

Kleiber's law and tricksy hobbitses in the same video *golfclap* https://t.co/lpIBLG2l2b

Aug 26, 2021 · 1 like · 1,880 followers View post →

Armand Adroher

@aadroher · X

Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/ZbBlasoGRk via @YouTube

Aug 26, 2021 · 2 shares · 325 followers View post →

Erin Z. Anderson

@ErintheZ · X

This is the kind of science that we need. @DugongsD https://t.co/d6SDhG9gPI via @MinuteEarth

Aug 26, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 297 followers View post →

~Gabo

@GaboMcGamer · X

Aug 26, 2021 · 65 followers View post →

ScribblerSys

@ScribblerSys · X

⚛️ Second breakfast is just science! https://t.co/yklSqOghgU

Aug 26, 2021 · 924 followers View post →

Tomasz Wegrzanowski

@t_a_w · X

#science https://t.co/IG8jt2wA1G

Aug 26, 2021 · 1 like · 455 followers View post →

Rob Burgess

@rbdwarf · X

https://t.co/6yLGIXLUE5 @tanja__eder

Aug 26, 2021 · 2 likes · 249 followers View post →

Albert Zweistein

@al_zweistein · X

Why Do Hobbits Need SEVEN Meals? https://t.co/BnzBiruS7i via @YouTube "Kleiber's law"

Aug 26, 2021 · 205 followers View post →

womaninthearmor

@womaninthearmor · X

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Aug 26, 2021 · 746 followers View post →

The surface-area-body-weight relationship in mice.

Mentions per month

Where it's discussed

What people are saying

Abstract in brief

Top posts

All mentions

Understanding Hobbit Metabolism and Dietary Needs

Exploring Metabolic Rates in Relation to Body Size

The Science Behind Hobbit Eating Habits and Biological Scaling