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Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: The (Alleged) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: The (Alleged) Hanging Gardens of Babylon

We've all heard of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -- but what are they, exactly? What made these specific seven creations wonders? Why are so…

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CLASSIC: Project A119: The Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon!
CLASSIC: Project A119: The Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon!

It sounds like something straight out of your favorite sketch comedy show -- what if a crack team of scientists joined forces with the world's most p…

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The US Camel Corps, Part Two: The Legend of the Red Ghost
The US Camel Corps, Part Two: The Legend of the Red Ghost

As Major Wayne and company finally make the US Camel Corps a reality, tensions continue to rise across the US: the increasingly divided North and Sou…

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The US Camel Corps, Part One: Several People With A Really Weird Dream
The US Camel Corps, Part One: Several People With A Really Weird Dream

Let's face it: camels look goofy. And we say this with great affection! In fact, the camel's seemingly awkward appearance is the result of some stell…

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CLASSIC: Adidas Versus Puma: A Tale of Two Brothers
CLASSIC: Adidas Versus Puma: A Tale of Two Brothers

Today Adidas and Puma are two of the industry's most well-known tennis shoe makers, and people around the world prize the footwear for its unique des…

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CLASSIC: The WWII Naval Battle Won Using Potatoes
CLASSIC: The WWII Naval Battle Won Using Potatoes

The U.S.S. O'Bannon was a Fletcher-class navy destroyer with an impressive array of weaponry and a solid track record in conflicts in WWII. However, …

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CLASSIC: The Korean Soldier Who Fought for 3 Armies During WWII
CLASSIC: The Korean Soldier Who Fought for 3 Armies During WWII

Born in what is now North Korea, Yang Kyoungjong didn't set out to become a soldier -- but fate had other plans. In today's classic episode, Ben and …

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CLASSIC: Philadelphia's Transylvanian Doomsday Cult: The Cave of Kelpius
CLASSIC: Philadelphia's Transylvanian Doomsday Cult: The Cave of Kelpius

There's a nifty bit of hidden history tucked away in Philadelphia's Wissahickon Valley Park -- a cave that, legend has it, was home to a doomsday cul…

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CLASSIC: Weird Wars Fought For Dumb Reasons
CLASSIC: Weird Wars Fought For Dumb Reasons

What do a camel, a bucket and an ear all have in common? Each was, at some point, responsible for starting a war. In today's Classic episode, join Be…

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CLASSIC: The FBI's Quest to Understand "Louie, Louie"
CLASSIC: The FBI's Quest to Understand "Louie, Louie"

The Kingsmen's cover of "Louie, Louie" is one of the world's most famously unintelligible songs -- and this haunted the FBI. In this episode, Ben and…

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