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The Challenger Disaster and Big Bird
One of America’s favorite children’s characters and Sesame Street resident, Big Bird, was almost on board the ill-fated Challenger Space Shuttle during its disastrous mission in 1986. In this episode, […]
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Origin of the Blaster: Han Solo’s Weapon in Star Wars
Did you know Han Solo’s iconic blaster, the “DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol” in Star Wars was actually based on a handgun used by the Nazis? In this episode, we talk […]
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Stupid Contagion: The Limping Ladies of London
Upper-class ladies in Victorian Era England put on a fake limp as a fashion statement. It was just one of many ways they emulated the beautiful Alexandra of Denmark, Princess […]
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A Cannonball to the Stomach: The Story of Frank Richards
Frank “Cannonball Richards” became famous for an incredible act where he would stand in front of a cannon and have a 100 lb. cannonball shot into his stomach. In this […]
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Evel Knievel: The Naming of a Legend
The story of how legendary daredevil Evel Knievel got his name is one of those tales you hear and don’t believe because it’s just too good. In this episode, we […]
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Harry Kellar: The Real Wizard of Oz
Legend has it that Harry Kellar, a man who was once the most well-known magician in the world, was the inspiration behind the Wizard of Oz character in the popular […]
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The Invention of WiFi and Hedy Lamarr
Was film star Hedy Lamarr responsible for the invention of wireless internet? In this episode, we find out about her amazing (and somewhat tragic) life and find out if the […]
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Mac and Cheese: Thomas Jefferson’s Fault?
Apparently there’s a legend that Founding Father and 3rd United States President, Thomas Jefferson introduced Macaroni and Cheese to America. Since I had never heard this before, I take to […]
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Who was John Doe? A History of the Generic Name
We’re all familiar with the use of “John Doe” or “Jane Doe” as a placeholder name or when an identity is unknown. But where did the name come from? This […]
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Overthrowing the Government: The Insurrection in Wilmington
There has been one successful coup d’état in American History – a successful violent overthrowing of a city government in 1898. Sadly, it’s a story of violence, politics and white […]
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