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The Texas City Disaster of 1947 | Episode 107
The Texas City Disaster of 1947 | Episode 107

Episode 107

No one shows up to work expecting to make history, but today’s story shows how one small, irreversible decision created the one of the worst days at …

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The Kursk Submarine Disaster of 2000 | Episode 106
The Kursk Submarine Disaster of 2000 | Episode 106

Episode 106

I believe the most frightening vehicle to travel from point A to point B in would be a submarine – and I am including cable cars, and rocket sleds, a…

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The Carrington Geomagnetic Superstorm of 1859 | Episode 105
The Carrington Geomagnetic Superstorm of 1859 | Episode 105

I do love a story where almost no one dies, but if you’ve listened to this show long enough, you know I also really do enjoy a bad day at work episod…

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The Black Saturday Bushfires of 2009 | Episode 104
The Black Saturday Bushfires of 2009 | Episode 104

Episode 104

There is a strong anthropological argument that controlled fire is humanity’s first invention. Among the many gifts it bestows upon us, being able to…

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The Norwegian Cheese Fire Disaster of 2013 | Episode 103
The Norwegian Cheese Fire Disaster of 2013 | Episode 103

Episode 103

You might think the worst thing cheese can do is cause indigestion, or elevated cholesterol, or the need to punch more belt holes - maybe even the oc…

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The Kaprun Funicular Disaster of 2000 | Episode 102
The Kaprun Funicular Disaster of 2000 | Episode 102

Episode 102

If you think the worst thing that can happen while skiing is trying not to scream while the ski patrol figures out why your leg’s bending that way, w…

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The Yukon Riverboat Disaster of 1906 | Episode 101
The Yukon Riverboat Disaster of 1906 | Episode 101

Episode 101

The Yukon River is famous for its remoteness and scenic vistas and history, where very little may seem to happen – but in 1906, one man’s lack of sit…

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The Mount Hood Field Trip Disaster of 1986 | Episode 100
The Mount Hood Field Trip Disaster of 1986 | Episode 100

Episode 100

You ever go on a field trip at school and every time you look over your shoulder, there’s a teacher or chaperone giving you the stink eye? Well try t…

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The Core Disaster Moviesode of 2003 | Episode 99
The Core Disaster Moviesode of 2003 | Episode 99

Episode 99

BEFORE WE BEGIN – the best way to enjoy today's stupidity is in the form of video, which as a special thank you to all of you for another great year,…

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The Regent's Park Skating Disaster of 1867 | Episode 98
The Regent's Park Skating Disaster of 1867 | Episode 98

Episode 98

Nothing says ‘fun afternoon’ quite like adding cutlery to your feet, bruising most of your body, and then going for a nice swim. And to clarify, when…

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