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The Gang Goes To Waffle House
In a small suburb of Atlanta back in the 1950s, two men hatched an amazing concept: a restaurant that never closes. In today's episode, the guys expl…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
CLASSIC: The War of the Stray Dog: How Far Would You Go For Your Pet?
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, it didn't take the newly-independent nations of Greece and Bulgaria long to begin bickering over their borders.…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: the Lighthouse of Alexandria
Ptolemy II was known for a lot of things, none of which involved being humble. In the newest installment of this continuing series, Ben, Noel and Max…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
People Knew the Earth Was Round Way Earlier Than You Think
So many people grew up hearing the myth that Columbus proved the Earth was round. It's a great story— but it's also utter bunk! In today's episode, B…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
CLASSIC: The Tragic Origin Story of Morse Code
The telegraph and the communication system known as Morse code revolutionized the way we transmit information, but how did it get here? Join the guys…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, with Aaron Tracy, Part Two: the Man Behind the Author
A beloved children's author. A spy. An ace fighter pilot, a notorious lady's man, and a strident antisemite: Roald Dahl was all these things and more…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, Part One: A "Noisy" Life
Nowadays, most everyone knows a classic Roald Dahl story — yet who knows the man himself? In the first part of this special two-part interview, the g…
2 months ago
CLASSIC: Operation Gunnerside: How a Crew of Military Skiers Ruined the Nazi Bomb
What's the weirdest wartime heist you've ever heard of? In today's Classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max return to one of their favorites: On February 2…
2 months ago
The Thai Restaurant Conspiracy
Despite being a relatively small country, the South East Asian nation of Thailand is famous across the planet for its unique, delectable cuisine. Hec…
2 months ago
The Ridiculous History of Ping Pong
Whether you call it table tennis, whiff-whaff or ping pong, there's no denying this fun sport of "tennis for the home" has become a global phenomenon…
2 months, 1 week ago