74: 122,667 miles
Lateral with Tom Scott
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Medals, Cigars, and Unconventional Promotions
The chapter explores an eccentric Chinese warlord's creative solution to a cigar shortage in promoting his army through medals, leading to humorous discussions on using items like chocolate coins and cut cigars as promotions. The dialogue delves into absurd but entertaining ideas, touching on makeshift medals from cigarette foils and historical military tactics involving innovative promotions strategies. The amusing banter extends to humorous anecdotes about lost items, showcasing the hosts' chaotic yet delightful engagement with their audience.
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