Lateral with Tom Scott 148: Cheese and laser
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Aug 8, 2025 Tom Lum, Ella Hubber, and Caroline Roper bring their science comedy flair to the table. They dive into the quirky dynamics of theme parks, exploring whimsical attractions and the curious mishaps that come with them. The conversation shifts to hilarious food trivia, including the absurdity of using a Pringle tube as a Wi-Fi antenna. They also tackle the complexities of childbirth with the cheeky Pringle Maneuver and reminisce about gaming glitches that shaped their nostalgia. It's a playful mix of knowledge and laughter, guaranteed to entertain.
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NASA's 'Meatball' and 'Worm' Logos
- The "meatball" and the "worm" are nicknames for NASA logos sent to space.
- The "meatball" is the classic blue NASA insignia, and the "worm" is the older, stylized NASA text logo.
Escape Room Code Phrase Explained
- "Cheese and laser" is a phrase heard by escape room game masters to recognize Mandarin exit codes.
- It helps identify when players give the correct code to open the lock in a non-English language.
Road Blocked by Conflicting Signs
- Two neighboring towns each put up no-entry signs on opposite sides of a road.
- This made the road usable but inaccessible by cars, frustrating local drivers for years.