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The Cadaver Synod | He Put a Dead Pope on Trial
Episode 277
In 897 AD, a genuinely shocking event occurred in Rome. A dead pope was put on trial. You read that right. A corpse, dressed in full church robes, wa…
9 months, 1 week ago
McDonald’s Monopoly - The One That Jaron Doesn't Want to Do
Episode 276
For years, the McDonald's Monopoly game made people believe they could win big. From free fries to million-dollar prizes, millions of people peeled t…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Justin Posey | Tech Genius Starts Massive New Treasure Hunt
Episode 275
In the world of hidden riches, one man took things to a whole new level. His name is Justin Posey, and he’s not your average tech guy. He’s a softwar…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Forrest Fenn and His Deadly Treasure Hunt
Episode 274
Forrest Fenn was a decorated Air Force pilot, art dealer, and author who lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He collected rare artifacts from around the w…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Joy Milne | The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s
Episode 273
It all started at a science conference. A woman named Joy Milne stood up after a lecture on Parkinson’s disease and asked the speaker, “Why do people…
10 months ago
Who Was the Hollywood Con Queen | Ep 272
Episode 272
It all started with a phone call. A photographer in Colorado received an offer from a well-known Hollywood producer. She said she needed photos taken…
10 months, 1 week ago
Le Corbusier | How This Architect Changed City Life Forever
Episode 271
When you look around your city today, you might notice that a lot of buildings look the same. Fast food restaurants, apartments, and office parks oft…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
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 ev…
10 months, 3 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 lik…
11 months 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…
11 months, 1 week ago