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Lincoln Loved Cats, and Other Presidential Pets
Are you a cat person, a dog person, or somewhere in between? It turns out that famous trash-talking wrestler -- and former President -- Abraham Linco…
3 years, 7 months ago
CLASSIC - Presidents Love Their Ridiculous Pets
In today's episode, we venture into the podcast vault to talk about some snuggly friends, many of the ridiculous variety. It's no secret that, until …
3 years, 7 months ago
What Happened to Ronald McDonald? Part Two: Supersizing A Mystery
In a world where the iconic McDonald's arches became as recognizable as the Pope or Mickey Mouse, Ronald McDonald himself became synonymous with not …
3 years, 7 months ago
What Happened to Ronald McDonald? Part One: Everybody Loves A Clown
Today, billions of people across the world recognize McDonald's — it's one of the planet's most well-known brands. Yet, in recent years, McDonald's h…
3 years, 7 months ago
The 1904 St. Louis Marathon Was Absolutely Bonkers
It's no secret that the Olympics have evolved over time, and met with their fair share of controversy over the years -- but the 1904 Olympic marathon…
3 years, 7 months ago
Andrew Jackson Beat the Snot Out of His Would-be Assassin
Known as Old Hickory to his fans, and King Andrew to his critics, Andrew Jackson was an outspoken, deeply divisive figure. When he was attacked by an…
3 years, 8 months ago
CLASSIC: When (and why) did the US start calling its citizens consumers?
Today, the terms "citizen" and "consumer" are often used interchangeably by authors, journalists and politicians. To some experts, this shift has dis…
3 years, 8 months ago
A Ridiculous History of Reality TV, Part Two: Reality Goes Global
As reality TV continued to grow across networks and genres, it also spread across the planet. In the second part of this two-part series, special gue…
3 years, 8 months ago
A Ridiculous History of Reality TV, Part One: An Origin Story
However you define it, reality TV is a giant in the world of entertainment. From soap operas to game shows and the hazards of dating, it seems almost…
3 years, 8 months ago
Surprising Former Careers of the Famous
Did you know Abraham Lincoln was an infamous, trash-talking wrestler? Ronald Reagan spent his younger years saving people from drowning (and throwing…
3 years, 8 months ago