91: A secret base, revealed
Lateral with Tom Scott
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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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