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Rosie Ruiz | How to Win the Boston Marathon: Cheat
Episode 270
In 1980, Rosie Ruiz crossed the Boston Marathon finish line with a smile and a medal. She had just posted one of the fastest female marathon times ever. Cameras flashed. Reporters asked questions. Bu…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Third Wave | Teacher Accidentally Starts a Fascist Cult
Episode 269
Ron Jones was a fun and popular history teacher at Cubberley High School. One day, a student asked him how people in Germany could follow someone like Hitler. Ron wanted to answer that question throu…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Dr. Bronner | This Man Turned Soap Into a Cult?
Episode 268
Soap may seem like an everyday item, but Dr. Bronner showed us it can carry powerful messages. Using his soapbox—literally standing on it to speak to crowds—he shared important lessons about life and…
Published on 5 months ago
How Vladimir Putin Took Power (and Never Let Go)
Episode 267
Many people know Vladimir Putin as Russia's leader, but not everyone knows how he became so powerful. We must look at Vladimir Putin's journey to truly understand Russia today. This story shows how o…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Uri Geller | This Magician Fooled the CIA
Episode 266
Uri Geller was born in 1946 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He said he saw a strange, shiny disc in the sky as a child, and he believed this event gave him psychic powers. Soon, Uri began performing amazing act…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Harold Von Braunhut | How This Man Scammed Kids With His Sea Monkeys
Episode 265
Have you ever heard about the sea monkeys? You might think they're magical pets, but they're tiny shrimp! Harold Von Braunhut was the man behind this clever idea. He sold sea monkeys to children in c…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Neom | Saudi Arabia’s $1 TRILLION City
Episode 264
The world is changing, and so are cities. A new project in Saudi Arabia, Neom, is leading the way. This city of the future promises advanced technology, sustainable living, and a fresh way to think a…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Paul Kevin Curtis | This Elvis Impersonator Was Framed for Poisoning Obama
Episode 263
In 2013, a bizarre crime caught the attention of the entire nation. It involved a local Elvis impersonator, a karate instructor with political ambitions, and an alleged black-market organ trade. This…
Published on 6 months ago
Hetty Green | This Woman Saved J.P. Morgan
Episode 262
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one woman defied expectations and became one of the wealthiest individuals in the United States. Her name was Hetty Green, but history remembers her by a di…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Bryan Johnson | Can Science Make You Immortal? Maybe, if You're Rich...
Episode 261
Bryan Johnson is on a mission to stop aging. He isn't just trying to slow it down—he wants to live forever. His journey includes extreme health routines, strict diets, and even blood transfusions wit…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago