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80: The identical trainers

Lateral with Tom Scott

CHAPTER

Deciphering Cryptic Messages and Annoying Jingles

Speakers discuss deciphering a cryptic message linked to Robert Hook, the annoyance of catchy jingles, and the use of Roman numerals in puzzles. They speculate on hidden messages, the historical context of alphabetic letters, and the concept of using anagrams in protecting scientific discoveries.

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