Lateral with Tom Scott cover image

103: Polo pitch invaders

Lateral with Tom Scott

00:00

The Whimsical Renaming of Mole Hill

This chapter dives into the comedic history of Mole Hill, West Virginia, where residents renamed their town as a quirky publicity stunt in 1949. Highlighting the playful name-selection process and concluding with introductions of content creators, it's a jovial exploration of local charm and creativity.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app