Lateral with Tom Scott
77: Experiments by bus
Mar 29, 2024
Stuart Goldsmith, Sophie Ward, and Katie Steckles discuss gaming goals, street signs, Parisian peddlers, bus safety, medical research on public transit, mysterious disappearances, legal loopholes, and unraveling the mystery of Anita Street in a funny panel game podcast hosted by Tom Scott.
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- Residents preferred renaming Sanitary Street to Anita Street in Manchester, reflecting changing societal perceptions.
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Original street name changed to Anita Street in Manchester
Sanitary street in Manchester was renamed to Anita Street in the 1960s at the residents' request. Originally named Sanitary Street due to every house having indoor toilets and sinks, reflecting pride in modern sanitation. Residents preferred Anita Street over the sanitary connotation, leading to the alteration.
