Tag: Tom Scott

Go Inside The President’s Bulletproof Railcar

I love trains!  And before airplane travel became the faster and more convenient way for the president to travel, the Commander In Chief had to travel by train.  From the YouTube channel Tom […]

See Why European Clocks Are Running Slow

So, did you know the clocks on your stove, microwave, and other appliances rely on an electricity average frequency deviation to keep the clocks running on the right time?  Apparently, a dispute between Kosovo […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: The European City Center With No Street Names

So, mostly all roads out there have either a road name or number naming the road, right?  But, as Tom Scott found out, there is an area in Europe where there are no […]

See How One Airport Will Be Controlled From 80 Miles Away

So, they are now building air control towers with only cameras on them, and the air traffic controllers are miles away in another building?  It will soon be reality in London.  The […]

Video Proof On Why You Should Not Be Distracted While Driving

For you out there who thinks it’s okay to use a phone while driving, or eat while you’re driving, or do anything while driving that has you not focused on the road […]

See This Weird Transporter Bridge In Wales In Action

Yep, I guess transporter bridges still exist.  The YouTube channel Tom Scott takes you behind the scenes at The Newport Transporter Bridge in Newport, Wales for his Things You Might Not Know series.  The bridge is a […]

Check Out This Italian Human Powered Small Theme Park

In Italy, you can find all sorts of interesting things, including this!  About an hour north of Venice, Italy, you will find the small amusement park called Ai Pioppi.  This place is […]

Roadscapes Wednesday: What If All Major Roads Were Private

This week on Roadscapes, I am bringing you an interesting question.  What if all major roads anywhere, including America were private today.  And each road charged a toll to use the road? […]