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The Ridiculous History of Vending Machines
Pretty much everyone in the developed world is familiar with vending machines these days -- you see them in all sorts of places, selling all sorts of…
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CLASSIC: Fanny and Stella: The Cross-Dressing Scandal of Victorian England
In April of 1870, a shocking court case captivated Victorian England: Fanny and Stella, also known as Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton, were arreste…
1 year ago
Badass of the Week, with Ben Thompson - Part 2: the Battle of Karánsebes
As Europe increasingly freaks out about the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, a ragtag crew of guys who ordinarily hate each other band together for c…
1 year ago
Badass of the Week, with Ben Thompson - Part 1: History's Most Ridiculous Friendly-fire Incident
War has always been a chaotic, messy endeavor -- and, sometimes, it's downright ridiculous. In this week's special two-part series, the guys welcome …
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CLASSIC: That Time Kansas Imprisoned Women For Having STDs
At the close of World War I, American soldiers returned home from abroad with scars, wounds, stories and, in some cases, infections of which their ro…
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A Ridiculous History of Processed Cheese
Let's be honest: cheese is inherently weird. As humanity advanced, civilizations leveraged positively alchemical science to arrive at the perfect che…
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The Darién Gap, or: the Real Reason Scotland Lost Its Independence
Scotland is a fascinating place, with its own rich culture, cuisine and history. Today, it's part of the United Kingdom -- but this wasn't always the…
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CLASSIC: Oregon Was a White Supremacist Paradise
Today Portland, Oregon is often portrayed as a left-leaning haven for hipsters across the country, but the original Oregon was a vastly different pla…
1 year ago
Introducing: ScienceStuff
Ever wonder if your pet is lying to you, what's inside a black hole, or whether you'd survive being cryogenically frozen? With infectious curiosity, …
1 year ago
Introducing: SNAFU Season 3: Formula 6
Hi, Ridiculous History Fans! We want to share a new season of SNAFU with Ed Helms.
About the show: This is the story of Prohibition you haven't hear…
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