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History's Dumbest Criminals, Part 2
In the second part of this series, the guys are joined once again by Pod Yourself A Gun's Vince Mancini and Matt Lieb to explore the startling story behind the infamous 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping, wh…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
History's Dumbest Criminals, Part 1
Mobsters are often romanticized in film and fiction -- but that doesn't mean they're always geniuses. In the first part of this series, Ben and Noel are joined by Matt Lieb and Vince Mancini, the hos…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
That Time People Were Terrified of Libraries
Today, libraries across the US and the rest of the world are seen as centers of free learning, presenting enormous opportunities for children and adults alike. However, not too long ago, people in th…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Ostracism: How Ancient Greeks Handled Uncool Politicians
What if you could put troublesome citizens into time out for a decade? That's what ancient Athenians did through the practice of ostracism. This vote, which wasn't the same thing as a trial, resulted…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Military Cats, Part 2: Simon Saves the British
When 17-year old British seaman George Hickenbottom saw an undernourished, ailing stray wandering the dockyards of Hong Kong, his heart melted. He smuggled the cat about the HMS Amethyst and named hi…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
Military Cats, Part 1: Spies and Mascots
When you think of military animals, you might imagine horses, dogs and elephants — but what about cats? As it turns out, humanity’s feline friends have walked side by side with soldiers since the day…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
That Time People Rioted Over a Hot Air Balloon
These days hot air balloons are often thought of as anachronistic novelties -- but in the early days of aeronautics, they were considered fascinating, dangerous and deadly. In today's episode, the gu…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
An Alabama Town Built a Statue Honoring the Insect that Almost Destroyed It
Enterprise, Alabama is home to a fascinating statue honoring the boll weevil, a tiny creature that once wreaked havoc across cotton country. So what inspired the good people of Enterprise to erect a …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
A Prince and His Poodle: The Supernatural Adventures of Rupert and Boy
When the Earl of Rundel learned his acquaintance Prince Rupert was languishing in an Austrian prison during the Thirty Years' War, he gifted the prince a rare white hunting poodle as a companion. Rup…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
How One Guy Made Europe Fall In Love With Potatoes
Today, the humble potato can be found in restaurants and dinner tables across the world -- but this wasn't always the case. In today's episode, Ben and Noel dive into the story of one spud-loving, po…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago