Mar 25 2020

Short Stuff: Dagen H

Short Stuff 13 min 2 movies discussed
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One day in 1967, Sweden changed what side of the road its citizens drive on. It went surprisingly well, considering.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into Dagen H, the wild day in 1967 when Sweden flipped a switch and moved all of their traffic from the left side of the road to the right side in a single coordinated effort. This episode explores the massive infrastructure overhaul, the surprisingly catchy theme song, and how the Swedish government managed to change 360,000 street signs overnight despite 83 percent of voters saying no to the whole idea. It's a fascinating look at one of history's most audacious traffic projects and how a country managed to pull off something that seems almost impossible by modern standards.


Movies Discussed

Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"Hey Dude, the 90s called, David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — Referenced as a podcast with David Lasher and Christine Taylor about 1990s nostalgia and culture."
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Referenced as a comparison to the sound of AOL dial-up in the 1990s nostalgia segment."

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