91: A secret base, revealed
Lateral with Tom Scott
Historical Yard Burial Practices in New England
Exploring the 18th century practice of burying items in yards to conceal poverty, including a playful guessing game about hidden objects like lobsters. The chapter also discusses trash disposal, regional accents, oyster abundance in New York, and historical uses of oysters in food despite changing perceptions.
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