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• January 9, 2023Uncategorized

  Nazi Meth Zombies: Drug Use by the Third Reich

  The use of Pervitin – basically pure crystal meth – was pervasive throughout the Nazi regime, from high commanders all the way down to German soldiers fighting in the field. […]

• January 2, 2023Uncategorized

  New Years Eve: The TRUE History of the NYE Ball Drop – REWIND

  Originally released January 4th, 2021. The dropping of the ball in NYC’s Times Square on New Years Eve is a tradition seen by billions of people around the world. But […]

• December 26, 2022Uncategorized

  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? […]

• December 19, 2022Uncategorized

  That’s Not Chicken: The Kentucky Meat Shower

  We’ve heard the expression “raining cats and dogs.” We’ve even heard of small fish or frogs occasionally coming down with the rain. But in a tiny town in Kentucky, it […]

• December 12, 2022Uncategorized

  The Strange Practice of Chinese Foot Binding

  Millions of women in China – for over 1,000 years – practiced a brutal fashion trend in which they mutilated their feet through the act of “foot-binding.” It’s dangerous, painful […]

• December 5, 2022Uncategorized

  The Challenger Disaster and Big Bird – REWIND

  Originally released May of 2021. 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 […]

• November 28, 2022Uncategorized

  Ted Slauson: The Man Who Beat The Price is Right – REWIND

  Originally released September 13, 2021. In 2008, a man named Terry Kneiss won a double showcase on The Price is Right by making a perfect bid of $23,743 dollars. But […]

• November 21, 2022Uncategorized

  Stupid Contagion: The Limping Ladies of London – REWIND

  Originally released April, 2021. 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 […]

• November 14, 2022Uncategorized

  A Hidden Gem at a Government Auction

  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 RV was an important part […]

• November 7, 2022Uncategorized

  The Anti-Mask Controversy: It’s Not New- REWIND

  Originally released October 11, 2021. “Anti-Mask” rants have taken over school board meetings, city council meetings, airplanes and stores throughout America. But did people act like this during the Flu […]