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The Ridiculous, Scrumptious Desserts of Mardi Gras
From the epic parade to the krewes and flambeaux, Mardi Gras is a celebration chock-full of tradition -- and these traditions include some pretty ama…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part Two: The World Takeover
As Matsuzo Kosuge struggled to keep his business afloat amid the chaos of war, he became incredibly inventive, using cast-off beer and soup cans as r…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part One: A Serious Business
When most of us think of toys, we fondly recall moments from childhood, or think of toys we gifted to loved ones over the years. Yet toys are a serio…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Weird Journey of the $2 Bill
If you've spent your life in the US, you've probably seen a $2 bill every once in a while -- they're much less common than, say, the $1, the $10 or t…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
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, N…
3 years ago
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 …
3 years ago
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 c…
3 years ago
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…
3 years ago
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 …
3 years ago