I helped break a 142-year-old bell, and thats okay. @TomScottGo
I helped break a 142-year-old bell, and thats okay.  @TomScottGo
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In Leicestershire, at @johntaylorsbellfoundry, there's fire, sledgehammer swinging, and metal hotter than a volcano. Also, several questions about cheese. ▢️ Episode 2 is on Nebula right now! nebula.tv/videos/tomscott-they-can-fly-200-miles-with-no-fuel-heres-how - πŸ”” John Taylor's have a behind-the-scenes video! youtube.com/watch?v=39tFNsHjEWI

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Tom Scott

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Tom Scott

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