Lateral with Tom Scott 106: Calorie-free oil
Oct 18, 2024
Join James Harkin, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, and Andrew Hunter Murray, co-hosts of 'No Such Thing as a Fish', as they dive into a whirlwind of quirky discussions. They tackle the mystery of calorie-free avocado oil and its regulatory oddities, and share whimsical tales involving chinchillas and a flamboyant drug kingpin—imagine chinchillas as a heist distraction! The comedic banter extends to cultural quirks, home renovation challenges, and inventive convenience store promotions, ensuring a delightful ride filled with laughter and absurdity.
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Search In Another Language To Avoid Brand SEO Noise
- When searching for technical DIY guides, try non-English queries because brand names or SEO can divert English results.
- Joe searched Danish and found construction guides instead of computer-related pages for "install windows".
Magician Proved Trick Legitimacy By Involving Judges
- Lennart Green was disqualified at the 1988 FISM magic world championships for suspected use of a stooge during a card routine.
- In 1991 he repeated the trick with judges participating to prove no stooge was used and won first prize.
Chinchilla Coat Marked A Drug Kingpin At The Fight
- Frank Lucas stood out at the 1971 Ali–Frazier fight by wearing a floor-length chinchilla coat and matching hat, marking him to law enforcement.
- That flamboyant fur style prompted investigators at Madison Square Garden to identify and later arrest him.