

Skin cancer, London rents and your great great great granddaughter
Sep 13, 2023
Examining the plausibility of high rates of skin cancer diagnosis in the UK, discussing conflicting statistics and the impact of basal cell carcinoma. Questioning how many generations would need to pass to encounter a descendant alive in the year 3000. Exploring the claim of London's rising average rent compared to take-home pay. Discussing the challenges faced in building the Panama Canal and fact-checking Donald Trump's claim of 35,000 American deaths.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Skin Cancer Prevalence and Statistics
01:47 • 7min
Reaching the Year 3000: Exploring the Plausibility
08:56 • 5min
Family Trees, Music Releases, and Car Values
13:55 • 2min
The Average Rent in London vs. Take-Home Pay
16:01 • 6min
Building the Panama Canal: Challenges and Controversies
21:56 • 8min