Recent Posts
-
A Hidden Gem at a Government Auction – REWIND
Originally released November 14, 2022. A recent government auction listed a “1989 Airstream Executive Air Coach” with little to no details about its history. Internet sleuths soon discovered that the […]
-
The German Christmas Pickle: Tradition or Marketing? REWIND
Originally released December 28, 2020. Many Americans have heard of the age-honored German tradition of hanging Pickle-shaped ornament on the Christmas Tree. But is it really a tradition in Germany? […]
-
Nazis in America: The Madison Square Garden Rally – rewind
Originally released August 15, 2022. In 1929, as many as 22,000 Americans met for a Nazi rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden. It was an event of the German-American […]
-
The Red Ghost and The United States Camel Corps – Rewind
Originally released February 14, 2022. Prior to the Civil War, the United States Army experimented with using Camels to transport cargo through the American West. The Camel Corps program would […]
-
Adobe Flash and The Demise of a Chinese Railroad – Rewind
Originally released May 31, 2021. When Adobe announced it would be discontinuing Flash in 2017, developers started replacing it with newer, more robust software. But one railroad system in Dalian, […]
-
London Bridge is Falling Down (and coming to America)
Did you know that London Bridge is in Arizona? In this episode, we talk about the history of London Bridge, it’s several iterations and how it came to exist in […]
-
Sea Orphan: The Story of the Duperrault Family
When the Captain of a yacht was rescued in the Atlantic Ocean, he told a story about how everyone else perished when the yacht sank. Then one of the other […]
-
The Hartlepool Monkey Hangers
There’s an incredibly strange legend surrounding the port city of Hartlepool, England. The legend involves how the town decided to hang a monkey for being a French Spy. In this […]
-
A Halloween Digest – SUPER REWIND EPISODE
It’s Halloween! And for this spooky holiday, we’ve compiled 5 of our spookiest episodes! Enjoy hearing about: – a man who should be famous for inventing a veterinary device, but […]
-
Swindled in Wichita Falls: The World’s Littlest Skyscraper
The World’s Littlest Skyscraper is a 100-year old office building in the small city of Wichita Falls, Texas. It was built in 1919 and surprised everyone when it was completed, […]
Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent dives into strange, bizarre or surprising history and gets to the bottom of each story! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.
Buy The Book!

Based on the popular podcast The Internet Says It's True, this book is packed with 50+ bite-sized tales that are so bizarre, ironic, or hilarious, you'll want to read them aloud at the dinner table-or in the bathroom.
Perfect for trivia lovers, history buffs, or anyone who enjoys a weird fact and a good laugh, Michael Kent delivers a light, witty collection of stories that you truly have to read to believe. Whether you're a longtime fan of the podcast or just someone who loves strange-but-true tales, this book is your new go-to for fun facts, party icebreakers, and brainy bathroom reading.
BONUS CONTENT on Patreon!
Listen to TONS of bonus content including:
• Unedited videos of guest interviews and quizzes
• BONUS Episodes
• Giveaways and swag
• Special Shoutouts
• Producer Credits
Sign up to access all of it today!
Check out these sponsors!
FATCO sells organic & responsibly-made tallow-based skincare products. For centuries, humans used tallow in skin moisturizers and healing balms, but unfortunately, the topical application of these fats seemed to stop around the same time that animal fats stopped being considered part of a healthy diet. Get 15% off by using my promo code: INTERNET or click HERE.
What if your kid could open a box… and step into another century?
With History Unboxed, they can! Each month, a new time-traveling adventure arrives at your doorstep—packed with hands-on projects, stories, recipes, and learning has never been more fun.
No screens. No boring textbooks. Just immersive, age-appropriate fun that makes history stick. Used by families, homeschoolers, and educators across the country, History Unboxed makes the past come alive with every box.
So if your child loves to ask “why?” and “what was it like?”, this is the perfect way to fuel that curiosity.
Recent Comments