Lateral with Tom Scott 65: Air-conditioned pilots
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Jan 5, 2024 The podcast discusses unconventional episode numbering systems, the connection between restaurants and hairstylists, a mystery job involving physical contact, Disney cast member training, mobile phone tower health issues, and places named like other places.
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Menus Painted On Sheep And Cows
- At an Austrian restaurant, staff paint menu items onto nearby grazing animals by shaving and dyeing their coats for diners to scan the hills before ordering.
- The hairdresser visits periodically to update the words and designs on the animals as a whimsical tourist attraction.
Slap Bracelets Were Tape Measures
- Kira's grandmother buys a sealed 10-inch steel tape section which turns out to be the classic slap bracelet made from a cut tape measure in plastic.
- The guests confirm slap bracelets are literally short pieces of metal tape covered in plastic that curl around the wrist when slapped.
Characters Let Kids Let Go First
- Disney cast members are trained to hold on during hugs until the child lets go, so the child never feels abandoned.
- The practice applies to limited locations like character meet-and-greets and aims to comfort children during interactions.