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Inventors Killed By Their Own Inventions: Flyin' or Dyin', Part One
Humans can swim, though not as well as a fish. Humans can run, though not as swift as a cheetah. From ancient civilization to the modern day, no huma…
3 years, 9 months ago
Wilhelm Reich and Orgone, Part 2: Willy vs. The Feds
If Reich's concept of orgone was simple pseudoscience, why did the US government ban -- and burn -- his books? In part two of this two-part episode o…
3 years, 9 months ago
Wilhelm Reich and Orgone, Part 1: Sexy Psychoanalysis
Born in 1897, Wilhelm Reich was an Austrian doctor of medicine and a psychoanalyst, as well as -- for a time -- a follower of Sigmund Freud. Today, h…
3 years, 9 months ago
The History of Pringles: Once You Pop...
Pretty much everyone recognizes Pringles -- these tasty, not-quite potato chips come in tons of at-times bizarre flavors, all neatly packed in a nift…
3 years, 9 months ago
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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago