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The German Christmas Pickle: Tradition or Marketing?
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? This episode explores the truth […]
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Jumbo: The Jumbo-Sized History Behind the Word
Not many people realize that when we use the word “Jumbo” in the English language to denote something gigantic, we owe the origin of the word to a Barnum & […]
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Orphan Trains: A Forgotten Piece of a Growing Nation
From 1854 to 1929 many orphaned children were placed onto trains in America’s Eastern cities and taken West to find new families. These trains, which came to be known as […]
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Polio Outbreak: The Illicit Lemonade Stand
Okay – this happened outside of Chicago. Western Springs, Illinois. And it’s true. It happened. Here’s a newspaper article from the Kerrville Times in 1941. The headline reads: “Girl’s Lemonade […]
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The Black Swallow of Death: The Tale of Eugene Bullard
Not many Americans know about the first black fighter pilot, Eugene Bullard. He was one of the most decorated War Heroes in France, fought in two world wars, was a […]
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A Sandwich by Any Other Name: Hoagies and Grinders
Have you ever wondered why we call a submarine sandwich a sub? Or why some people call them “hoagies,” “grinders,” or “spuckies?” In this episode, we examine the multitude of […]
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Flying Under the Bridge: A Chuck Yeager Legend
There’s a legend in West Virginia that in 1948, famed pilot Chuck Yeager flew an Air Force jet under a bridge in downtown Charleston. Over the years, the story has […]
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Flea Circuses: The Tiniest Entertainers
Have you ever heard of the Flea Circus? If you’re like me, you were surprised to find out the original flea circuses used REAL FLEAS! In this episode of Tell […]
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Willy Higinbotham: A Name You Should Know, but Don’t
Willy Higinbotham is considered by many to be the inventor of the world’s first video game. But there’s more – he was also on the team that helped create the […]
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Jasper Maskelyne: Winning WWII with Magic
In 1941, Master Magician Jasper Maskelyne was called upon by the British Army to create elaborate illusions to aid in the war effort in North Africa. But for the first […]
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