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92: Inverted guitars

Lateral with Tom Scott

CHAPTER

The Mystery of the Inverted Guitar

The hosts engage in a guessing game to uncover the purpose of an inverted guitar, speculating on its potential uses such as in accessibility or as a quirky feature in a heist movie. They explore the concept of a fixed inverted guitar above a door that plays a chord when the door is opened, discussing its impracticality and market potential. The chapter also delves into a fun banter involving a riddle with elements from the Periodic Table represented on a walkway from a research center to a train station, showcasing various unique and rare elements.

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