Skip in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip's Worst Assignment continues from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, a town that actually exists.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThanks, Hank. I'm dry, I'm rested, and somehow I still think I can make anchor.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. The facts, please.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe town renamed itself in March nineteen fifty after the radio quiz show Truth or Consequences, according to Wikipedia.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSo I asked a local why anyone would do that.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentShe said, and I quote, you'll find out. Then she walked away very slowly.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSkip, maybe she was giving you a gift. Have you tried asking her how she feels about it?

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI did, Vera. She said I would feel it soon.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSoon.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe town was called Hot Springs before that, for its geothermal hot springs.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI asked a man whether the water was warm. He said, step in and see.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentIn twenty twenty, the population was six thousand fifty-two, and I think every one of them has now answered a question with a threat.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThat's great television.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, the Promotion Tracker hasn't budged from zero percent. Shouldn't that tell us something?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a number.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe three places are Lake Hillier in Western Australia, Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic, and Coober Pedy in South Australia.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChat, you decide.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentGreat options, Hank. I asked the nearest local which one I'd pick, and she said, you'll see. So that's a yes.

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    Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm basically at the desk.