Lateral with Tom Scott 169: Blue peacock
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Jan 2, 2026 Hannah Crosbie, a wine writer for The Guardian, joins craft creators Evan and Katelyn Heling, known for their resin projects on YouTube. They tackle quirky questions, like the potential of live chickens warming nuclear components in the Blue Peacock project. Hannah shares insights on a million-dollar fish promotion in Australia, while Caitlin explains the importance of yarn twists for crafters. The trio also discusses creative film techniques and the clever use of a stud earring for ejecting phone SIM trays while traveling!
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Boy Named Orange Apple Slips On Peel
- A 1929 newspaper ran the headline "Banana Throws Orange Apple" about a boy named Orange Apple slipping on a banana peel.
- The trivial incident made a memorable headline because the child's literal name and the fruit-related language created a humorous story.
Yarn Twist Direction Matters
- Yarn is plied in two directions called S-plied and Z-plied and the diagonal of the twist matches the letter shapes.
- Using the wrong ply for knitting versus crochet can add or remove twist and ruin the work.
Choose S Or Z Ply According To Craft
- Use S-plied yarn for common Western knitting because knitting adds twist and tightens S-plied yarn.
- Avoid S-plied yarn for crochet and choose Z-plied instead to prevent the yarn becoming slack.