Topic: Lanterns

The "Lantern Man" is thanked for sending handcrafted "No Agenda" lanterns made of mahogany. The hosts describe the different light patterns, including stars and "Stargates," produced by the lamps. They encourage listeners to list their "No Agenda" producer credits on professional platforms like LinkedIn.

A discussion about low trackpad batteries leads to a tangent about large D-size and lantern batteries from the past. One host shares an anecdote about buying an Interstate battery for his truck and receives advice on managing the pro-rated warranty.

Reports of "conehead" skulls found in a Mexican graveyard are dismissed by the hosts as old news regarding ancient skull-binding practices. Additionally, a video of three glowing lights over Brooklyn is discussed; while some claim it is a UFO formation, the hosts suggest they are likely Chinese lanterns.

The Telegraph reports a surge in emergency calls to 999 regarding UFOs and ghosts, including a sighting of the ghost of actor Paul Newman. In Shrewsbury, a video journalist for the Shropshire Star filmed an orange, hexagonal light floating in the sky. While some suggest these are Chinese lanterns, the hosts believe the sightings are becoming more frequent and deserve serious investigation.

Surrey police are testing a mobile device called "Lantern" that allows officers to scan fingerprints on the street and check them against a national database. The system uses encrypted wireless transmissions to match prints against 7.5 million records on file. This technology is viewed as a significant step toward pervasive biometric surveillance of the general public.