Lateral with Tom Scott
91: A secret base, revealed
Jul 5, 2024
Guests Robert Llewellyn, Bill Sunderland, and Dani Siller face quirky questions about mud mounds, circling canines, and valuable printers. They discuss mysterious escalator labels, historical burial practices, and decoding canine reactions to hit songs. Podcast is a comedy panel game hosted by Tom Scott.
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Quick takeaways
- In the 18th century, residents on New England's coast buried lobster shells in their yards to hide their poverty from neighbors.
- Playing 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler can cause some dogs to circle on the spot in response to the music.
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1. Printer Ink Business Model
A company sold printer ink for 40 pounds. By bundling the ink with a 100 pound three-colour inkjet printer, they made a profit since they sold the ink cartridges and extracted 120 pounds worth of ink from each printer, which they bought at wholesale prices.
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