Lateral with Tom Scott 102: A greengrocer's book
Sep 20, 2024
Hank Green, an internet personality and author, joins creative contributor Ceri Riley and humorist Daniel Peake for a whimsical exploration of quirky topics. They dive into the unexpected uses of philosophy in grocery stores, and discuss the challenges of educational comedy amidst parenting anecdotes. They also share insights on memory retention through unconventional tools, and humorously dissect traffic mysteries that could baffle any traveler. With clever banter and unique perspectives, the conversation guarantees a delightful experience!
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Charlie Bit My Finger Funded A House
- One second of a child's bad behaviour produced income that let his family buy a house.
- The viral video Charlie Bit My Finger generated over £100,000 in ad revenue, enabling the family to move.
Illegible Fonts Boost Memory
- Hard-to-read fonts improve memory retention by forcing deeper processing.
- Princeton's study found 87% retention with smaller gray Comic Sans versus 73% for large black Arial, and Sans Forgetica added ~7% retention.
Timed One-Way Windows On Mountain Passes
- Single-lane mountain passes use scheduled one-way windows to manage traffic.
- At the Staller Saddle drivers may be forbidden up to 45 minutes each hour; one direction runs on the hour to :15, return at :30 to :45.