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The hidden background noise that can catch criminals

Published December 20, 2021

Views 5.84MĀ  | Ā Likes 236KĀ  | Ā Comments 3.94K
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Tom ScottTom Scott
6.74M subs•761 videos•May 2006

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Views

5,843,660

Likes

236,892

Comments

3,947

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All-time outlier score

Engagement rate

Revenue estimate

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Total (all-time): $4.09K – $11.6K

Based on estimated $0.7–$2 CPM.

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Electrical Network Frequency analysis, ENF analysis, matches background hum against power grid logs. I talked to one of the researchers who works on it, and also set them a challenge. Thanks to @answerinprogress, @hannahwitton and @SteveMould! 🟄 MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/ (you can find contact details …

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December 20, 2021
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Total views
5.84M
Total likes
236K
Total comments
3.94K
Published
December 20, 2021
Global rank by views
#1,388,383

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