Lateral with Tom Scott 151: Betting for free
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Aug 29, 2025 Iszi Lawrence, a children's author and podcaster, is joined by Bill Sunderland and Dani Siller from Escape This Podcast. They dive into whimsical topics like the allure of crafty containers and the quirks of The Farmer's Almanac. The trio humorously discusses time zones and their challenges, while reminiscing about 1980s music dynamics. They explore both nostalgic reflections and intriguing insights into ancient runes and the ethics of gambling, all sprinkled with their trademark comedic banter.
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Time Zone Recording Woes
- The episode opens with playful banter about time zones and recording schedules among Tom Scott and guests.
- Bill and Dani describe daylight savings chaos and how it disrupts international collaboration.
Almanac Hole Origin
- The Farmer's Almanac hole exists because copies were hung in outhouses as free toilet paper historically.
- The drilled hole became a lasting historic feature even after toilet-paper use declined.
Neon Sign Reused To Name A Bar
- The Ear Inn in NYC lacked an official name for decades and used an existing neon sign reading "BAR".
- Owners in the 1970s turned off part of the neon tubing to make the sign read "EAR" to avoid replacing signage on a historic facade.