91: A secret base, revealed
Lateral with Tom Scott
Mysterious Escalator Label and Historical Liquid Gold Anecdote
The chapter uncovers the mystery behind the words 'a hidden base' found on an escalator step, revealing a logical explanation in French that translates to 'this is an escalator'. It then delves into historical stories about Egyptian pharaohs resorting to covering people in liquid gold or honey as a solution to annoyances. The discussion includes humorous reflections on the impracticality and consequences of such actions and explores the possible motives behind these eccentric behaviors.
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