Lateral - Based on the Hit Podcast by Tom Scott

Lateral - Based on the Hit Podcast by Tom Scott

The first book based on Tom Scott's hit podcast, LATERAL! Unlock a world of mind-bending brainteasers.



This massive collection of lateral thinking puzzles features 100 questions with unexpected, fascinating answers. Figuring them out will require you to challenge your assumptions and find new perspectives--but whether you find the solutions or not (even Tom has been stumped!), the answer notes will let you share the "aha!" while learning more about the puzzle's subject. Use hints to solve solo or play as a party game; each question is sure to spur hilarious brainstorming and enthusiastic discussion.

 

What You'll Find Inside:

• 120 Puzzles: Including 40 of the most captivating questions from the LATERAL podcast, 60 brand-new puzzles, and 20 warm-up brainteasers to get you in the zone.
• Real-World Scenarios: Unlike typical lateral thinking puzzles based on farfetched set-ups and absurd situations, LATERAL features questions based on actual events. For instance, can you figure out why, in 1998, some moviegoers left theaters showing Meet Joe Black before the movie even started? The answer: They only came to see the trailer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace! Reportedly, some cinemas promised to play the trailer a second time at the end of the movie to encourage Star Wars fans to stick around.
• Hints and Surprising Solutions: Each puzzle comes with helpful hints and detailed explanations. Even if you're stumped, you'll be entertained by the solutions, which are accompanied by bonus commentary and trivia.
• Play Solo or with Friends: Use these puzzles for solo solving sessions or turn them into fun group games for parties, family nights, or road trips. Each puzzle is designed to ignite conversations and inspire laughter.

Whether you're a fan of logic puzzles, brain buster games, or you're simply looking for a unique adult puzzle book, LATERAL will challenge your assumptions, stretch your mind, and keep you entertained for hours. Plus, with supplementary details on every puzzle, this book doubles as an intriguing dive into the curious side of the world we live in.

In the summer of 1971, at age of 18, Tom Scott volunteered to be drafted into the U.S. Army. That was how he became a Vietnam veteran. After serving in Vietnam, Scott was sent to Fort Rucker, Alabama, and later, Frankfurt, Germany, serving as a Military Policeman during both assignments. After being honorably discharged in 1975, he returned home to Florida, went back to school under the G.I. Bill, graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, and a beautiful fiance'. Soon after graduation from college, Scott was hired by the U.S. Customs Service, which was then part of the U.S. Treasury Department. He quickly married his college sweetheart, and was soon doing what he most wanted to do; loving a good woman, and serving his country. In 2008, Scott retired from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Senior Officer. He lives with his wife in Florida, has one son, one daughter of the heart who lives in Sweden, three grandchildren, and a cat named Caroline.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781454960249
ISBN 10	1454960248
Title	Lateral - Based on the Hit Podcast
Author	Tom Scott
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Puzzlewright
Year published	2024-11-19
Number of pages	240
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.