Finding money on roundabouts to pay for a date - The 12 Days of Newness | Ep 4

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • ROUNDABOUT THEORY: I have a theory. Roundabouts, sometimes called rotaries, are much like riverbends of gold, collecting up all the worthwhile loot that flows out of people's cars. It’s simple physics really, where badly tied loads from utes and trucks going around never ending corners spill their stuff. I've found plenty of stuff before on roundabouts, but never thrown myself at the idea. So, I head to Canberra, Australia's capital with one of the highest concentrations of roundabouts in the world, to test out my long held belief that forensically searching the fringes of a large set of roundabouts, I’ll get rich.
    This is Day 4 of 'The 12 Days of Newness'
    Watch the sereis here: • The 12 Days of Newness
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  • @bobsmith5088
    @bobsmith5088 Před rokem +2514

    Theory - you need small roundabouts. Small roundabouts = sharp turns = lots of centrifugal force. Large roundabouts may look impressive, but they actually generate less of the needed forces.

    • @Brad-py7sj
      @Brad-py7sj Před rokem +113

      I was thinking an area with a high volume of Ute/tray backs.

    • @KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally
      @KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally Před rokem +131

      And also a dry enough climate for open windows, but not so hot that the windows stay closed and the AC is used to cool the cars.

    • @IainHMcLean
      @IainHMcLean Před rokem +14

      Down past Dandenong will be chock full of loot.

    • @mozismobile
      @mozismobile Před rokem +65

      My feeling is residential areas and drive-throughs. You want people handling money while getting in and out of the car, that's when they drop coins and either don't notice or can't be bothered.

    • @yukko_parra
      @yukko_parra Před rokem +31

      as the formula for centripetal acceleration is v^2/r, a large roundabout at higher speeds is not that useful compared to a tiny one at low speeds
      so yes, smaller roundabouts should net greater results, as vehicles are put to their test.

  • @GeoWizard
    @GeoWizard Před rokem +1020

    Loving these newness vids Beau. Finding coins on the floor is any curious man's dream. Might have to try this in Milton Keynes.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před rokem +237

      A chap like yourself will nail the idea. Direct line from rotary to rotary is essentially a giant dot to dot...Good man

    • @ciaransullivan4605
      @ciaransullivan4605 Před rokem +19

      It would be cool if you could incorporate it into one of your urban missions as a side challenge.

    • @Samsonfs
      @Samsonfs Před rokem +10

      Hahahaha yes Tom

    • @yeknommonkey
      @yeknommonkey Před rokem +9

      yeah baby, 130 roundabouts and counting. but the real fun of MK is that you can go round them at 70mph legally. should net some extra treasure. maybe just more tyre rubber.

    • @alexdawkins5368
      @alexdawkins5368 Před rokem +24

      a collaboration with the both of would be amazing, please make it happen 🙏

  • @SupImMason
    @SupImMason Před rokem +2402

    i will never get over him just eating stuff off the side of the road

    • @willd2156
      @willd2156 Před rokem +312

      The bite of the apple core needs to stop

    • @IainHMcLean
      @IainHMcLean Před rokem

      IronGut shall be his name.

    • @parths6865
      @parths6865 Před rokem +86

      @@willd2156 yeahh, I mean how good does your immune system need to be to not get sick after eating that

    • @GUARDIANA01
      @GUARDIANA01 Před rokem +69

      @@parths6865 Just needs to be Aussie .
      She'll be right mate 😉

    • @watchableraven3517
      @watchableraven3517 Před rokem +106

      The orange was totally fine though

  • @CabeJefferies
    @CabeJefferies Před rokem +219

    This guy is next level, I left my wallet on top of the roof of car, went about 5km up the road, remembered I put wallet on roof, then said a lot of colourful words and thought where would it be? Behold the round-about, I looked like a crazy guy walking around this roundabout in Belgium ( a random country far far from Australia) but I found it. Good Sir, your theory is sound.

    • @logansmith6342
      @logansmith6342 Před rokem +3

      For fries, shout out to the Belgians 😎 🍟

    • @aaronhanak
      @aaronhanak Před rokem +1

      ​@@logansmith6342 don't forget za bebsi

  • @stibbits7087
    @stibbits7087 Před rokem +6

    Having been a bike commuter for thirty odd years I have a spectacular but very random collection of odd tools from the side of the road thanks to carelessly packed utes. So many 10mm spanners, drill bits, dozens of screwdrivers, and best of all an expensive US-made impact driver. Thanks, careless tradies.

  • @justinfreeman
    @justinfreeman Před rokem +184

    Beau, you're doing it wrong mate! In Canberra, you ride around collecting chucked cans & empty bottles. 10c each at the cash for cans in Canberra. Easy date money! Heaps lying around everywhere. People literally chuck money (in the form of cans) out of their cars.

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU Před rokem +20

      He made like $40-50 doing that cleaning "Sydney's dirtiest river". But you are right It seems like a lot more reward for a lot less effort collecting bottles and cans.

    • @davidbronstein2040
      @davidbronstein2040 Před rokem +13

      People always raid my apartment building's bins for cans and leave rubbish EVERYWHERE it frustrates me to no end.

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU Před rokem +3

      @@davidbronstein2040 Yeah happens to me too. Not just people but birds too like bin chickens, cockatoos and crows.

    • @davidbronstein2040
      @davidbronstein2040 Před rokem +1

      @@EatMyShortsAU Interestingly, I've never seen an ibis or cockatoo show any interest in bins in Canberra. Maybe we still have enough nature reserves that they don't need to scavenge.

    • @WhamBang
      @WhamBang Před rokem

      True, but that didn't fit the theme of these videos (doing something new).

  • @middledistance.
    @middledistance. Před rokem +599

    So glad I found this channel, bro changed my life just by his pure enthusiasm for living life to its greatest. Beau has motivated me to start working out, as in strength training or mile runs, and eating less to deal with my obesity, and he has also motivated me to peruse college work without feeling like giving up. From running a mile a hour to building a house off of scrap wood Beau has inspired not just me but probably us all.

    • @wesleywade8363
      @wesleywade8363 Před rokem +5

      Absolutely agree!! Good Luck with your new adventures!

    • @danielfaliszewski3898
      @danielfaliszewski3898 Před rokem +8

      Love to hear this positivity! Keep it up internet stranger :)

    • @bensimpson9175
      @bensimpson9175 Před rokem +2

      Mine, too. Beau has leant legitimacy to philosophical practice, and therefore, to my weird life.
      Go get 'em, Salty.

    • @morris_de
      @morris_de Před rokem

      Love it! I can feel it too, love the effect it has on me

    • @gravy3858
      @gravy3858 Před rokem

      What a lovely comment. Good on you for taking initiative. I’m rooting for you every step of the way 😁

  • @debyandjamessutherland6765
    @debyandjamessutherland6765 Před rokem +207

    G’day Beau!
    I’m sure you get comments like this all the time but I watched your stuff earlier this year and last month I had my 40th birthday. Needless to say you inspired me to do an urban hike going to places where I grew up and lived over the years…here in Canberra! It was a great experience and kept a Beaudy style video diary throughout. Thanks for being the mad scientist adventurer and inspire ordinary people like me to get out and have some adventures in my own backyard. Legend!

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před rokem +83

      Cracking idea. For a bloke who didn't think he was sentimental, I often find myself creeping back to it...(sentimentality)

    • @funiguy8779
      @funiguy8779 Před rokem +12

      Hey..put up the video !! 👏

  • @Ffrozen12
    @Ffrozen12 Před rokem +162

    12 days of Beau is the best Christmas gift ever.

  • @nigelbrazier835
    @nigelbrazier835 Před rokem +38

    I did laugh at the thought that Beau didn't realise how many fossickers & drunk people (like me) 'on their long way home' scope these same areas. I love stopping when I see a tie down , tarp , tool ,U bolt, lump of wood etc n chuck it in the ute. All really useful stuff

    • @benc589
      @benc589 Před rokem +1

      Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.

    • @breesechick
      @breesechick Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@benc589 We all need to, homie.
      See you on the flip side.

  • @demarcuscousinsthe65th
    @demarcuscousinsthe65th Před rokem +30

    "5 minutes later i had an existential crisis" i like how he just casually says it while theres upbeat music in the background

  • @brianoc7926
    @brianoc7926 Před rokem +18

    Having spent most of my short-lived landscaping career working on roundabouts I can confirm the the roundabout theory is right. But unless you get there before the landscapers, all you're going to find is broken secateurs :) I once found a Swiss army knife in excellent condition on one!

    • @JELLY_ROLLs
      @JELLY_ROLLs Před rokem +1

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  • @oscarpeh9367
    @oscarpeh9367 Před rokem +53

    Hey Beau, Im fairly sure that helmets without the outer plastic shell can be quite dangerous as the plastic helps it slide over the road on impact and the foam if exposed can snag on the road, which could cause additional injury. You may already know this, but thought I’d put it out there

    • @cillamoke
      @cillamoke Před rokem

      Oh yes!! That makes sense

    • @sodiumlight
      @sodiumlight Před rokem +7

      I didn't know this, good to know! I was also going to chime in and say the helmet looks pretty old, though that's just a guess. They should be replaced every 5 years or once it gets a decent knock as the foam degrades / there could be small unseen fractures, and in either case it won't do what it should in the event of an accident. Noggins!

    • @nunyabiznes5489
      @nunyabiznes5489 Před rokem +4

      That shell also protects against uv damage. That helmet is all but useless now.

    • @garbagio6587
      @garbagio6587 Před rokem +1

      I assume he found the helmet

    • @rinkinkel
      @rinkinkel Před rokem +1

      @@nunyabiznes5489 But it makes his brain look bigger

  • @DevSecOpsAI
    @DevSecOpsAI Před rokem +2

    The title was so intriguing I just had to check it out man, it was no surprise the content is nice and you have a very positive way of doing things. Keep it up

  • @HD-ty8ng
    @HD-ty8ng Před rokem +28

    Such a cool series. It inspired me for a Christmas present to my wife this year: 12 new experiences throughout next year (one every month) together.

    • @ringsystemmusic
      @ringsystemmusic Před rokem

      Oh that sounds lovely, wishing you two all the best!

  • @ABRouleauville
    @ABRouleauville Před rokem +30

    Make sure you don't skip over the credits, there's often little gems there. And it's good to remember that it takes a team to produce such good content.

    • @chrisk8208
      @chrisk8208 Před rokem +3

      A fair call. I never have but will do in the future. Thanks for the tip.

  • @qbmac2306
    @qbmac2306 Před rokem +539

    I swear a $2 coin is worth way more than it's face value when you find one in the wild.

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU Před rokem +49

      How about the once every 5-10 years you a find a 5 or 10 dollar note? It feels like winning the lotto.

    • @efangrim8470
      @efangrim8470 Před rokem +21

      @@EatMyShortsAU I found a pineapple in the wild once, at work too, best day ever.

    • @driller_e8098
      @driller_e8098 Před rokem +5

      Yeah I nabbed a lobster , flying along a completely deserted park . Pineapple would’ve made it best day ever

    • @MargotHypnos
      @MargotHypnos Před rokem +1

      Yeah, and it will still have the Queens face on it.

    • @valentinomanontroppo4675
      @valentinomanontroppo4675 Před rokem +3

      during 1 year in Australia I found a total of like 6$ on the side of the road, and two times it was a 2$ coin, which made me so happy!
      Btw, that's more than I happened to find during in 35 years in Italy. I sometime wonder about that and what it might mean.

  • @habibgetoh2907
    @habibgetoh2907 Před rokem +102

    Beau is one of few creators that when I click on their videos I always press the like button before I watch them, It's just a given that Beau's content will be just sublime

    • @archie2archie
      @archie2archie Před rokem

      It is called blind faith. I'm sure Beau is capable of making a crap video, will be such a shame if it was unfairly liked. A bit like them that have blind faith and leave a 5 star Amazon review at checkout.

    • @habibgetoh2907
      @habibgetoh2907 Před rokem +1

      @@archie2archie Well, I like them because I like them, and no one else will be hurt if I like Beau's videos, just saying.
      I get your point tho

    • @archie2archie
      @archie2archie Před rokem

      @@habibgetoh2907 I have just liked the video to. Watched first tho, as who knows Beau may have used the N word or come out with the flat earthers, beat up his wife. But we live in a world where things like that can get a thumbs up, without even caring to check first.

    • @usr_rusty
      @usr_rusty Před rokem

      @@archie2archie You’re forgetting we have the ability to change our mind. Why not go in to a video with optimism and then change your vote if it fails to meet expectations?

    • @archie2archie
      @archie2archie Před rokem

      @@usr_rusty I didn't forget. An open mind has the ability to make up and to change our minds. Why would someone with a mind give something a thumbs up/like/share/subscribe without seeing it first? Optimism has nothing to do with it.

  • @chewsi
    @chewsi Před rokem +8

    getting drone shots of each roundabout is such a brilliant touch.

  • @walker008_
    @walker008_ Před rokem +17

    Beau, you are an absolute inspiration. You are just who you are. You are authentic, optimistic, a bit crazy in a positive way. Normally I don't share any content I watch on CZcams, but in your case I tell my friends to sub to your channels so I don't have to send them your amazing videos when you release one. Because I sent them your videos so often. It's a pleasure to watch your videos.
    And seeing Helen still kissing you although you eat every filthy fruit you can find on the street shows how much she loves you! :D

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před rokem +21

      Yes, onto a good thing Walker. Ta for the send outs my man. Folks like you are why I'm here

  • @Lebenspiel
    @Lebenspiel Před rokem +20

    My mother: "What do you think, that money grow on trees?!"
    Beau: found 2.65 AUD on the road...

    • @benc589
      @benc589 Před rokem

      Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.

  • @williamlott7612
    @williamlott7612 Před rokem +8

    Beau, I do believe that folks like you used to be called “eccentric” here in the States. In a world that takes itself too seriously, I find you refreshing. Thanks. Darlington, South Carolina USA

  • @mattmarzula
    @mattmarzula Před rokem +105

    Odd. I use money to find a date at the roundabout.

  • @pastortroy4life
    @pastortroy4life Před rokem +1

    You pulled the words right out of my mouth. Lots of round abouts means all the loot will be evenly distributed. The average person is driving around them frequently and losing their stuff daily. Meanwhile, with fewer roundabout people are rarely driving through them and so accumulate more stuff that will fall out when they do use them.

  • @georgesimmons5751
    @georgesimmons5751 Před rokem +6

    Beau I recently discovered your channel with the "Bad River", and I am slowly working through each of your videos
    I just think you are incredible. I've got no idea how you get the motivation and energy to leap up out of bed and just go explore and find enjoyment in the things we pass by every day. These videos are awesome & I'm really enjoying seeing the everyday things around me from another perspective
    For my new year's resolution I think i'm going to try and "be more Beau". Eat better, sleep better, get fitter and find more adventure in the normal!

  • @Kozm0h
    @Kozm0h Před rokem +11

    Have you considered trying this on multiples days throughout a two week period? Streets and roundabouts are generally cleaned once per week, typically on the close of the weekends. If you try for a Thursday or Friday, you may have better luck in finding valuables, especially considering there's more activity throughout Thursday to Sunday than there is Monday to Wednesday.

  • @deanjones2056
    @deanjones2056 Před rokem +10

    In a world full of uniformity, Beau is a refreshing reminder that it is those who aren't afraid to be different that make a difference. Thanks mate.

  • @AngeliqueLusuan
    @AngeliqueLusuan Před rokem +3

    Storytelling is impeccable. Every day of newness brings so much joy and laughter!

  • @WoodworkJourney
    @WoodworkJourney Před rokem +23

    I love this series! But living in Australia and just sticking your hand in a random roundabout glove is terrifying 😂

  • @severnwomble6036
    @severnwomble6036 Před rokem +5

    Happy as Doug the Dog when he finds a tennis ball 🥎

  • @MattColbo
    @MattColbo Před rokem +3

    5:54 I really thought you were gonna do it Beau, I really thought you were...
    Loving these man, such an unexpected treat, thank you for it!

  • @bipolarrambling242
    @bipolarrambling242 Před rokem +4

    I knew a guy who once walked from Brisbane to Sydney along the highway (this was years ago) funded purely with the money he found along the way. According to him, he came out a couple hundred dollars ahead even after expenses.

  • @timeonfeet
    @timeonfeet Před rokem +44

    This guys immune system is legendary

    • @OnlyFlans42
      @OnlyFlans42 Před rokem +3

      Many would argue the reason for that is mainly due to the manner in which he acts in regards to 'roadside food'. Washing/cleaning everything you eat can't be particularly good for your gut bacteria, which we now know to be incredibly important to our immune system

  • @tarnafiti8212
    @tarnafiti8212 Před rokem +2

    I have recently moved away from Canberra after living there over 10 years. Damn it was nostalgic seeing you running around some of the roundabouts and biking down the roads that I used to take on my way to work and school every day.

  • @pertussis5564
    @pertussis5564 Před rokem +9

    Great video Beau! The series of shots from 6:52 - 7:07 really struck me in particular. Very beautiful!

  • @DMWBN3
    @DMWBN3 Před rokem

    Taken my eye off the bell with Beau.
    Never posted that much., yet I’ve just looked & he’s posting almost daily!!!

  • @squishedgrape
    @squishedgrape Před rokem +3

    Your videos are helping me through a really tough time, thanks man.

  • @Quackerdax
    @Quackerdax Před rokem +2

    Dear Beau, as a Canberran I have found this video thoroughly entertaining and amusing. I love the things you do and the attitude you have doing them, when people tell me to stop being dorky, gross and quirky (as someone who wears sunsmart shirts and hats and loves picking up random things I find) I think about you, a genuinly fair dinkum bloke who refuses the status quo in place of practicality, honesty and just being all round grouse human being.

  • @loempinee9548
    @loempinee9548 Před rokem +5

    My excitement went trough the roof when I read the title. The last few days this has been a treat Beau, thanks from the Netherlands!

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  • @derCrummel
    @derCrummel Před rokem +1

    That brings back memories... I once broke down with my old Heinkel Tourist 103A2 (built in 1963) once when the throttle wire ripped. I spent about an hour walking up and down the street and found screws, hooks, washers, a key, a pipe and even some money in the hope to find something to fix my scooter. In the end I popped into a gas station and asked if I could use a saw to saw open that pipe I've found. Used it to fix the throttle and home I drove!

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  • @Zethmontoya
    @Zethmontoya Před rokem +3

    Hello from the USA ! I genuinely want to be you when I grow up. But I guess I’m missing the point when I say that. Right? Because I should just go out there and be adventurous like my heart wants me to be. But I’m trying and not to put the burden on you but I’ld like you say, you inspire me.
    I did get to live in my car with my two dogs for a month and I found it thrilling, even though the rest of the world said it was a bad idea. But you inspire me to challenge the world sometimes. So anyways all of that to say thank you for your service ! I think of your adventures as I go about my day and I hope that I may allow myself to indulge a little more in the things my surroundings have for me. ❤❤

    • @Zethmontoya
      @Zethmontoya Před rokem

      @Cal Irons thank you so much for your genuineness!!! ❤️❤️

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  • @bradjones2803
    @bradjones2803 Před rokem +2

    I don’t know how else to reach you my man! You’re a gem, and an idle. I’ve been following for a minute, a fellow Aussie! Truely are an inspiration and I thank you for that, I am a student and appreciate what you do. Mate, it is a dream of mine to bump into you at some point. But don’t worry, I know I’ll make us proud for the same reason, at some point, so thank you. As I said previously, you truly are a gem!

    • @benc589
      @benc589 Před rokem

      Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.

  • @mellarius188
    @mellarius188 Před rokem +4

    I saw a bale of hay fall off a truck at our roundabout. Best scavenge ever.

  • @isaachughes8259
    @isaachughes8259 Před rokem +1

    12 days of newness is making my Christmas

  • @juliette13101
    @juliette13101 Před rokem +7

    So grateful for the amount of videos you’re putting it out. Feels like a Christmas gift every time a new one shows up on my feed! Goodonya mate even though I physically cringed when you bit into the Apple 😂

  • @TheMennoXD
    @TheMennoXD Před rokem +2

    I love the song at 7:00!
    Beau, you have great taste in music. My favourite part of your films is finding new music whenever a great piece comes along. Cheers for that!

    • @georgaaltonen1438
      @georgaaltonen1438 Před rokem

      What's the name of the song?

    • @TheMennoXD
      @TheMennoXD Před rokem +2

      ​@@georgaaltonen1438 Geva Alon - The Great Enlightenment :)
      I think 'Follow' is my favourite of him so far. Last 50 seconds are very powerful.

  • @tbillington
    @tbillington Před rokem +2

    I work on the side of the road day in day out. It's pretty rare these days to come across coins. Nobody uses them anymore, so they just don't get dropped anywhere.

  • @MBCMurrayPlaysRL
    @MBCMurrayPlaysRL Před rokem +2

    My neighborhood! I'm so glad! I am also very pleased you captured its many roundabouts. One of the best things I've ever found on one of the roundabouts featured in this video is a pair of very good pants which I still have.

  • @AngusMurray
    @AngusMurray Před rokem +14

    As a treasure hunter there's not much more exciting than spending your whole day in the slight chance of finding gold or an old coin! 🙂 Yes you're spot on that a more populated area is the key. Should've spent time on the beaches after this year's floods! Found about $40 in coins without a metal detector washed up

    • @benc589
      @benc589 Před rokem

      Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.

  • @TASMAN-1
    @TASMAN-1 Před rokem +1

    I spent 20 years in Canberra. Once found a stash of coins strewn along a median strip between Chifley & Lyons.
    Best places for money finds are car parks, malls where people sit, car wash drains, servos & basically anywhere people frequent on mass & spend money.
    The key to good finds is, walk..... a lot !!
    I've also noted a car par trend where people put their wallet or purse on the roof, bonnet or bumper bar of their car whilst loading groceries or chatting. They forget about it & drive off !!

  • @Ben72055
    @Ben72055 Před rokem +4

    How’s it goin beau me my grandmother and her friend love watching your videos and appreciate the effort you put in to them.
    cheers Ben

  • @mack7daddy
    @mack7daddy Před rokem +1

    That carabiner you found at 6.00 is absolute gold to an arborist/rock climber! If it is a DMM xsre binder, they are like $25 each and can hold 4kn, amazing piece of engineering!

  • @jassyjanjua2103
    @jassyjanjua2103 Před rokem +4

    Love your videos Beau. Really enjoying this series. Your a fkn inspiration my friend.

  • @joshuabrown5123
    @joshuabrown5123 Před 2 měsíci

    I enjoy that Beau is still sporting his "Hank Scorpio" look, from his haircut in episode 1 of this series, in this video.

  • @sulkembo
    @sulkembo Před rokem +5

    Cost of living in Canberra is so high, I'm surprised you found any money at all!

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU Před rokem +1

      But it is most university educated workers living there in overpaid bludgy government jobs. They'll be fine.

  • @stevieklaer9347
    @stevieklaer9347 Před rokem

    These videos give me a new whimsical sort of energy. Just very refreshing to watch!

  • @tolisthekid
    @tolisthekid Před rokem +3

    I remember finding lots of money in parks when I was a kid, especially around the benches and swings. Parents and other kids sitting there probably dropped them.
    I dunno it it was because I was growing up and not really looking for coins on the floor or people were getting a bit stingier with their money, but I can tell you that around 2007 I started finding significantly less coins in the same places that used to be full of them.
    Nowadays, between credit cards and the third in a row once in a lifetime economic crisis, you just don't find money in the wild anymore; besides a rare 5 cent that is.

  • @0Your8Friend0
    @0Your8Friend0 Před rokem

    A whole video about Roundabouts and no mention of the band ‘Yes’. The restraint of this man knows no bounds.

  • @cossetta
    @cossetta Před rokem +5

    my theory is that you need to choose the roundabouts closest to the suburbs or the town, all the stuff would surely fall off at the first one they go around!!

  • @oldajtap1361
    @oldajtap1361 Před rokem +1

    This is so brilliant. Thanks mate, I’m gonna be coming back to this series for years I can tell.

  • @dunkace
    @dunkace Před rokem +4

    I truely expected bigger finds! After all the roundabout theory served so well in some of your other adventures

  • @davidcameron7965
    @davidcameron7965 Před rokem

    This is my first Beau Miles video and I’m hooked. He is insane in the most beautiful way

  • @Flobby99
    @Flobby99 Před rokem +4

    This reminds me a little of the J.G.Ballard novel 'Concrete Island' A bleak Robinson Crusoe story about a man who drives off a road embankment and becomes trapped for days in a piece of forgotten urban wasteland. Luckily Beau's experience was less harrowing, and mostly just a way to waste a morning.

  • @stephencroft761
    @stephencroft761 Před rokem

    I’m 57 years old I’ve seen pictures of the opera house every year of my life. Today I saw, for the first time the capital of Australia. Good on ya.

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  • @mozismobile
    @mozismobile Před rokem +3

    I have also noticed that road money has reduced lately, especially since covid hit. Maybe the twitch to card purchases?
    My lifetime results are definitely biased by finding a $50 note in a carpark once, but I used to make a dollar a month or so just from picking up coins while riding to and from work. Now I make far more from the container deposit system (NSW finally got it!). But even when I was finding money more often, it was very peaky - a smattering of battered 5c/10c/20c pieces then every now and then a few dollars usually in close prximity. I assume that was one person losing/dumping a handful of coins. Most obviously the time I got ~$5 in 5c and 10c pieces over about 2m of gutter.

    • @benc589
      @benc589 Před rokem

      Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.

  • @lutherharehiking
    @lutherharehiking Před rokem

    Beau, to a degree, your theory is true. You just have competition. There is a small, but growing community of scavengers in Canberra who frequently search the city for people's unwanted treasure. If money is the goal, then collecting containers in the town centres is the way to go.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před rokem

      I hear you mate, but that's a whole other idea...and one in the works my man. Goodonya Luth

  • @Skatted
    @Skatted Před rokem +4

    You make life exciting and I love it.

  • @mrbriancnc
    @mrbriancnc Před rokem

    I too ride my bicycle around town looking for interesting loot. The trick is to go to areas and intersections that are used frequently enough for people to lose things, but not so frequently used that other people find the good stuff, before you get there. So any place that has a sidewalk, or a bus bench, or anywhere where there's foot traffic, you statistically won't be the first person to spot a good item. I'd recommend taking the 2nd or 3rd most popular backroads, in your area, and look for the intersections of other semi-popular roads. These are usually about 5 miles outside of the city. Springtime seems to be the best time to look for tools that fall off of trucks and tractors. But again, you have to start riding about a week before everyone else, when it's still too cold for most people to be riding bicycles. Goodonya for the video and keep up the good works.

  • @ASMRunning
    @ASMRunning Před rokem +4

    Beau has that contagious upbeat Casey Neistat energy. Love his *spin* on things

  • @DaniiiSky
    @DaniiiSky Před rokem +2

    These videos are nothing what I except and I love it !

  • @hatonahill2598
    @hatonahill2598 Před rokem +4

    Beau mate. I live in Canberra and today/ the day this film came out i found a pristine pair of stihl tree loppers and a half decent half a rope!
    They were just sitting there on the corner edge of the large odd roundabout in Phillip featured in this very film. Of course I parked my car up and got ‘em. Timing/ Luck I guess? Unfortunate I found them and you didn’t 😂

  • @GibsnRage
    @GibsnRage Před 4 měsíci

    Ive been watching you all day thinking it was the first I'd heard of you - but nope - I saw this video AGES ago. Still going to rewatch the whole thing before moving onto Ep 5 :3

  • @jechet10
    @jechet10 Před rokem +3

    Found an original Playstation Portable at a roundabout in Perth, once - back when they first came out. In its bag, with some games and all. Still the thing - it was the tunes saved onto it that got me into Led Zeppelin as a kid!

  • @nessi_0-1
    @nessi_0-1 Před rokem +1

    I am so glad that a randomly found your channel. Watching you do whatever it is that you planned for your videos just brings me so much joy. Also the way you just pick up trash or go looking for cool stuff on a roundabout without caring what other people think is really inspirational to me. I've always been ashamed to pick up trash while there are people around. Well I'm not anymore. Keep going mate you're amazing 🥰

  • @marcosq28
    @marcosq28 Před rokem +3

    Wonder if this was actually done in 12 days. Never doubt you though Beau

  • @peterk.6093
    @peterk.6093 Před rokem

    Skiing slopes with metal detector in spring are better from what I heard. I also remember in the US, the side of the highway was full of plastic bottles and aluminum cans. You could exchange most of them for 5 cents. I can imagine, with a few plastic bags you could easily make 200 dollars per day there.

  • @wevavoor
    @wevavoor Před rokem +3

    So what was the $2.65 date like?

    • @EatMyShortsAU
      @EatMyShortsAU Před rokem +1

      He went to maccas and split a cheesburger.

  • @andydragonfisher6900
    @andydragonfisher6900 Před rokem +1

    On the fourth day of newness,
    my true love gave to me,
    Centrifugal treasure,
    My mug on a canvas,
    A run, walk and swim,
    And a donut, a trim and striped tee!

  • @hatonahill2598
    @hatonahill2598 Před rokem +4

    Goodonya mate

  • @JJT15YT
    @JJT15YT Před rokem +1

    That is the first street directory I have seen in years! Finally someone that uses them other than me.

    • @BeauMiles
      @BeauMiles  Před rokem

      I feel lost without them (and sometimes lost with them- when in Canberra where the cardinals seems to not work due to all the roundabouts)

  • @jonhoolio
    @jonhoolio Před rokem +4

    I'd love to see Beau and Casey Neistat go on an adventure

  • @Lyerbait13
    @Lyerbait13 Před rokem

    For those wondering- the song is called The Great Enlightenment by Geva Alon

  • @chrismackay8314
    @chrismackay8314 Před rokem

    Love ya, Beau. I used to work by a road intersection with a big bump after it. Would frequently walk by after lunch, and find lots of things that would bounce out of trucks. Lots of fasteners and socket drivers.

  • @alskjflaksjdflakjdf
    @alskjflaksjdflakjdf Před rokem +1

    Thank your wife for sharing you with us for 12 days. 😀 My theory is you need better clientele in your roundabouts. Not office workers in Canberra, but builders and farmers in semi-rural areas. Areas where people get careless with tying stuff down. Anyways, love the series!

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  • @jackmcbryde1838
    @jackmcbryde1838 Před rokem

    This type of content has you thinking for hours if not days after! Great stuff mate. You deserve millions of views

  • @Badoopboop
    @Badoopboop Před rokem

    Video started auto playing while I was scrolling and I figured out the theme of the video…….
    HAD to click….. watched for about 4 more seconds before I
    HAD to sub! 😆
    LOOOOVE stuff like this!

  • @ontic2354
    @ontic2354 Před rokem +1

    Small roundabouts on arterial roads that shouldn’t really be arterial roads-higher speed sharper turns, and people rushing and struggling in busy traffic-the roundabout cops their attempt at catching up. I scored a high quality set of electricians pliers the other day at a roundabout, glad I turned round for them.

  • @InJusticeAustralia
    @InJusticeAustralia Před rokem

    I’ve been highway shopping for years.
    This is where the goodies are.
    Great vid.
    Best of luck.

  • @Derek_Garnham
    @Derek_Garnham Před rokem

    Good on you. Speaking as someone who spent their first scuba-dive outside of a training pool in the 8m deep splash pool of a picturesque tourist waterfall (in the dead of night) recovering the wish coins that tourists had been thrown in over the summer season. There was plenty of coins, but after paying for the expenses of fuel to get there and filling the air tanks we scooped a grand profit of £2.50 each for a team of four penny hungry, wet, optimists (just over $4 Aus at todays rates). But what a night to remember, looking upwards at the waterfall hitting the surface from below by the light of cheap torches only made waterproof by the use of condoms - kind of worth the effort as it made my next few open water dives seem tame and do-able.
    I think you proved your theory though, I'm gonna be checking the roundabouts round here from now on.

  • @rowancarr4364
    @rowancarr4364 Před rokem +1

    Love your channel beau, never stop being belligerently optimistic, you’re a champion.

  • @davinaz6885
    @davinaz6885 Před rokem +2

    Elaborating on the Miles Roundabout Theory (Miles, 2022) I'd like to add:
    -Roundabouts close to the starting or end destinations of many peoples journeys (homes, jobs, grocery stores) might have more loot because the loot falls out at the first roundabout encountered
    -smaller roundabouts have more centrifugal force so might offer more loot then bigger ones
    -debatable is if remote roundabouts might be prime spots for loot because people don't feel watched and throw stuff out their windows

  • @zendeputy8265
    @zendeputy8265 Před rokem

    I love your energy and unique way you view life. Hope your channel goes far man!

  • @tobiasbrewin4355
    @tobiasbrewin4355 Před rokem +1

    I really appreciated this, it would be easy to think of this as a failure in that it didn't really go to plan. But it was still an adventure, there was exploration and learning. I think that's really important

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      @benc589 Před rokem

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  • @HardBloodNelza
    @HardBloodNelza Před rokem +1

    "And then, to my amazement: 'I've found somebody's credit card!! This could be worth however much I want!' " - not an actual line in the video but would be hilarious

  • @KooblayKhan
    @KooblayKhan Před rokem

    I disagree with the sentiment that it is less fun to disprove a theory. Learning is badass and knowing more about the world is a joy. I am happy that your Roundabout Theory Evidence Gathering Episode was a lovely viewing experience :).

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  • @MrJohnnnZ
    @MrJohnnnZ Před rokem +1

    Thanks Beau! I love this theory, I did tell a few people and even sent them over to the 1st video to where you mentioned it, will probably link them to this now if, and when they ask

    • @benc589
      @benc589 Před rokem

      Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.

  • @justinslarks1456
    @justinslarks1456 Před rokem

    After years of riding a bicycle I have two bits of advice for you - railroad tracks bouncy things out of cars and trucks and algae / mossy stuff on concrete has a coefficient of friction of zero. The most slippery surface for bicycle tires.

  • @MrJekkoh
    @MrJekkoh Před rokem

    This is dangerous Beau! You are getting your fans expecting a video a day for 2023!!! Good on ya!

  • @maartjegoede9330
    @maartjegoede9330 Před rokem

    You're an inspiration ✨by being authentic you remind others of their authenticity... The world is a playground!

  • @Jasonstone369
    @Jasonstone369 Před rokem

    I agree, as a blacksmith I keep finding coil springs at roundabouts which is perfect for forging small knives