The Golden Spruce
The Golden Spruce was a very special and rare tree. It was sacred to native peoples, it puzzled scientists and left us an unsolved mystery. Learn about this tree’s intriguing history and tragic fate.
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2017
How Maui Snared the Sun
Hear the Polynesian tale of how cultural hero Maui snared the sun, thus slowing it down to give us longer days.
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Texas Feuds and Killings
The Boyce-Sneed feud is one of the most infamous stories of revenge, love triangles and frontier justice in Texas history. Learn about what went down in Texas and who won.
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The George Washington Zombie Plan
Do you know the story of how George Washington died? Did you know there was a plan to bring him back from the dead? Well listen to this episode and learn more.
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The Priciest Potato
You probably can’t afford this potato, but it is most likely pretty tasty. Learn about the world’s most expensive potato.
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Bloody Fingers: The Rojas Murders
The 1892 Rojas Murders marked a significant leap in policing. Learn about the first time in history that fingerprints were used to determine a criminal’s guilt.
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Casey At The Bat
Learn about the real people, places and story of the most popular baseball poem ever ‘Casey At The Bat’. Who was Casey? Where is Mudville? Find out in this week’s episode.
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The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 2
Learn how a Boy Scout named David Hahn built a nuclear reactor in his mother’s backyard shed in 1994. Part 2 of 2.
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The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 1
In 1994 a Boy Scout named David Hahn caused a panic by attempting to build is own nuclear reactor in his backyard. Did he succeed? Learn about part 1 of his crazy story.
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The Ribbon Creek Incident
In 1956 a Marine Corps Drill Instructor marched his ill-fated platoon into the swampy Ribbon Creek at Parris Island. This incident left a dark mark on the Marines that forced them to modernize.
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