Lateral with Tom Scott

53: The criminal caught by a toy

Oct 13, 2023
Topics discussed include deciphering numbers on steps in Japan, a criminal caught by a child's toy, unconventional methods of evading security systems, armed policemen in perspex boxes, dangers of dropping phones on roller coasters, the invention of Cheesy Bites pizza, and a playful conversation about corn and water varieties.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Deciphering Numbers on Steps
01:39 • 16min
3
The criminal caught by a child's toy
17:19 • 4min
4
Unconventional Methods of Evading Security Systems
21:26 • 13min
5
Armed policemen in perspex boxes at public places
34:53 • 4min
6
The Dangers of Dropping Phones on Roller Coasters
39:13 • 2min
7
The Invention of Cheesy Bites Pizza
40:44 • 7min
8
Discussion on Corn and Water Varieties, and Speaker Contact Information
48:06 • 3min