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The Fascinating History of Ice Cream Trucks

The Fascinating History of Ice Cream Trucks



The iconic ice cream truck holds a special place in American culture -- but where did they come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive deep into the waffle cone of ice cream history for the…


Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

The Strange Tale of Charles Entertainment Cheese, Part Two: Betrayal and Nostalgia

The Strange Tale of Charles Entertainment Cheese, Part Two: Betrayal and Nostalgia



As Nolan Bushnell's Chuck E. Cheese concept took America by storm, competitors entered the field. In the second part of this two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore how Charles Entertainment Chee…


Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

The Strange Tale of Charles Entertainment Cheese, Part One: Atari and Pizza

The Strange Tale of Charles Entertainment Cheese, Part One: Atari and Pizza



For many Americans, Chuck E. Cheese is an immediate hit of pure nostalgia -- the pizza! The birthdays! The games! And, of course, the characters. In this week's special two-part episode, Ben, Noel an…


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

CLASSIC: What's the Deal with Smashing Cake at Weddings?

CLASSIC: What's the Deal with Smashing Cake at Weddings?



Weddings are an ancient tradition, and over the millenia the various rituals associated with (theoretically) life-long partnership have evolved and changed. One ritual in particular became both promi…


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

THE LAST SOVIET - EP 5: Three Hot Days in August

THE LAST SOVIET - EP 5: Three Hot Days in August


Season 1 Episode 5


Sergei makes the decision to stay in the space station. But a few weeks later something happens that changes everything. Mikhail Gorbachev disappears. What happens over the next 3 days will decide th…


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

CLASSIC: Conquest via Bird Poop: One Island at a Time

CLASSIC: Conquest via Bird Poop: One Island at a Time



If you land on a deserted island, you might be tempted to search for the basic stuff first -- food, water, shelter, and so on -- but don't forget to keep an eye out for guano! Why, you ask? Well, due…


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Architecture of Spite, Part One: Lovers, Loiterers and Murderers

The Architecture of Spite, Part One: Lovers, Loiterers and Murderers



At its best, architecture is a kind of poetry made tangible, frozen in time for generations to come. But, as it turns out, architecture can also be a tremendous avenue for all sorts of less cool emot…


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Turn, Turn, Turn: A History of Turn Signals

Turn, Turn, Turn: A History of Turn Signals



If you've ever been stuck in traffic, you know turn signals are a vital part of safe driving (though not everyone seems to think so). But where did these nifty little blinking lights come from? Why d…


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

A Legally Haunted House

A Legally Haunted House



These days, many people associate the idea of a 'haunted house' with horror novels, campfire tales and scary movies. But what happens when someone goes to court, claiming their new house is haunted? …


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Oddly Dark History of Crash Test Dummies (Not The Band)

The Oddly Dark History of Crash Test Dummies (Not The Band)



As automobiles took the world by storm, manufacturers quickly realized they needed to make a ton of safety improvements -- and fast. But how could you accurately determine what happened in a car cras…


Published on 2 years, 9 months ago





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