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Lateral with Tom Scott
76: The man who ate snow
Mar 22, 2024
Join Tom Scott and guests as they discuss visual vistas, ridiculous running, film phobias, rocket mail, unusual marathons, enigmatic viewfinders, color perception through special lenses, and trivia on Vertigo. Delve into artistic rivalries, statue alterations, and the mystery man behind strategic actions in the Winter War. Explore innovative circus contraptions and the Pink Panther sculpture rivalry. Discover the beauty of Tennessee's Grand Canyon and uncover the emotions evoked by a specific viewfinder.
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- Telescopic viewfinders in Tennessee allowed colorblind individuals to see vibrant colors, evoking emotional reactions.
- Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä ate snow to hide breath vapor while sniping during the winter war.
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Telescopic viewfinders in Tennessee featured special lenses that allowed colorblind individuals to see a full spectrum of colors, leading to emotional reactions and tears of joy as depicted in an award-winning video.
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