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Michigan Has Its Own Bermuda Triangle
It's true! At least, to some. For decades various people have claimed Michigan has its own area of intense paranormal activity -- UFOs, ghosts, disappearances, you name it -- and they've mapped out s…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
The Road to Modern Basketball, Part Two: How Dribbling Became A Thing
As James Naismith's new sport became increasingly popular, more and more people looked for ways to evolve, adjust, or flat-out change Naismith's original rules. In the second part of this series, Ben…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
The Road to Modern Basketball, Part One: Naismith and "The Incorrigibles"
These days basketball is a billion dollar cultural phenomenon -- but where did it come from? In the first part of this week's series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origins of basketball, starting wit…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
The 10th President's Grandson is Alive Today
John Tyler was the president of the United States from 1841 to 1845 -- and, while some historians may not remember him as the best of presidents, he has another claim to fame: one of his grandchildre…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Stuff That Got Left Over: Nukes
When the guys recorded their episode on broken arrows -- lost nuclear weapons throughout history -- they didn't get to one fascinating (and disturbing) tangent: the world of nuclear test sites. In th…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Ralph Nader Versus Big Auto
While Ralph Nader may not be everyone's favorite politician, he's responsible for some of the biggest life-saving changes in American government. In today's episode, Ben, Max and Noel explore how you…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
CLASSIC: Baguettes and Vacation: France versus Bakers
You've probably heard that France takes its bread seriously -- but did you know France had specific laws governing the lives of bakers? For centuries the country regulated how and when bakers could c…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Everyone Was Covered in Poop: A Grimy History of Soap
Today, soap is ubiquitous. It comes in thousands of forms, brands, and varieties -- but this wasn't always the case. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the theoretical origin story of soap…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Behind the Logo: The Story of the Nike Swoosh
Everyone knows the Nike swoosh — but where did it come from? In today’s episode, the guys dive into the origin story of one of the world’s most recognizable brands, from its humble beginnings to its …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
The Architecture of Spite, Part Three: The Pie House and a Scorned Argentine
How far would you go in the name of love? In this installment of The Architecture, Ben, Noel and Max dive into more amazing -- and ridiculous -- tales of people who literally constructed buildings as…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago