Lateral with Tom Scott
88: Rolling a 7
Jun 14, 2024
Join Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, and Tom Lum from 'Let's Learn Everything' as they tackle questions about devious designs, historical trivia, deciphering codes, and humorous misunderstandings. The podcast also explores intriguing maritime salvage tales and a clever strategy in Australian Rules football, ending with a discussion on Singapore's chewing gum ban.
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- Singapore banned chewing gum to prevent train door malfunctions.
- The Hum Viewer helmet allows close-up interactions with hummingbirds for bird enthusiasts.
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Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore
In 1992, Singapore banned chewing gum after incidents where it got stuck between the mass rapid transit train doors, preventing them from closing fully due to its sticky nature. This ban aimed to avoid future door malfunctions caused by gum, keeping the train operations smooth and efficient.
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