Lateral with Tom Scott 118: The wrong way wheel
Jan 10, 2025
Karen Kavett, a puzzle writer known for her creative projects, joins Francis Heaney, an editor and fellow puzzle enthusiast. They dive into quirky discussions about corporate coincidences and the significance of national symbols. The conversation takes a humorous turn with tales of an organist ejected for musical mischief at a baseball game. They also explore cultural spins, like reversing a giant wheel in Singapore due to feng shui, blending laughter with intriguing insights on language and tradition.
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French Numbers Allergy
- Tom Scott jokingly mentions his inability to say French numbers due to a supposed wheat allergy.
- This sets a lighthearted tone for the podcast's introduction of the panelists.
Escape Room Logic Puzzles
- Francis Heaney, a puzzle writer, discusses his experience writing his book, "Escape Room Logic Puzzles".
- He describes the intense month-long process as a "fugue state."
Magical Door Replica
- Sam Meeps, an anime maker and cosplayer, recounts creating a replica of a magical door from an anime.
- She used foam instead of real bricks for a lighter construction.