One and Two Minute Mystery Fun
In this intriguing episode, Dr. Haledjian encounters Bertie Tilford, an ambitious young Englishman with a peculiar investment idea—building a model of the entire universe. Tilford passionately explains the educational potential of such an exhibit, envisioning it displayed in stadiums like Madison Square Garden. However, Dr. Haledjian remains skeptical, and the mystery unfolds as we discover why the scheme is fundamentally flawed.
Written by Donald J. Sobol, creator of 'Encyclopedia Brown,' this two-minute mystery reveals the impossible scale required to accurately model the universe.
00:00 Introduction: The Case of the Model Universe
00:30 Bertie Tilford's Grand Investment Idea
01:40 The Model Universe Project
02:39 Haledjian's Skepticism and the Flaw
03:03 Conclusion: The Impracticality of the Model