Lateral with Tom Scott 108: A very helpful beach
Nov 1, 2024
Sophie Ward, a science communicator with a popular YouTube channel, Julian Huguet, co-host of an absurd topics podcast, and Tina Huang, a data scientist known for her AI content, dive into fascinating discussions. They explore the historical significance of Mexico City's Angel of Independence while pondering the implications of seasonal academic challenges. The trio also humorously navigates through art appreciation, contrasting Veronese's Wedding Feast at Cana with the Mona Lisa, shedding light on overlooked masterpieces.
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Sinking City, Rising Statue
- The Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City has 23 steps today, but only had nine when built in 1910.
- Mexico City has sunk almost three meters since then, but the statue hasn't, creating more steps.
Spoonful of Layers
- When making a Pousse Café cocktail, a spoon is essential.
- It's used to layer different spirits with varying specific gravities, creating a visually appealing drink.
The Sound of Victory
- Noah Lyles won the 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics by a mere five milliseconds.
- If the 2008 starting gun was used, the sound delay between lanes could have cost him the win.