We all know that truth is stranger than fiction, but we ask, how much stranger? Every week we explore some of the weirdest history facts and stories, in an informative and conversational manner (of course with adult language, because history is not PG rated).
When a smooth talking S.O.B. get's an idea about selling a national monument, how does he get away with it? How do you even sell a national monument? Duncan delves into the details of the life of Victor Lustig, the man who sold the Eiffel tower, not once, but twice. Mike fills us in on a blockbuster hit of 1959.
20 Jul 2021
Emu Wars
A long, long time ago, on a continent far, far away.... Finally home after taking part in The Great War, the Australian military is faced with a formidable new enemy. A feathery, fearless foe, with a penchant to destroy all that surrounds them. In this episode, we answer the question that no one ever asked; "could 20,000 Emus, win in a fight against the Australian Army?" In the "This Day In History Segment," we find out one of Duncan's favourite Disney movies.
13 Jul 2021
Pigeon Guided Missiles
Before there was electronic and computer homing devices, an American scientist/behaviorist B.F. Skinner thought pigeons would make the ultimate (and tiniest) kamikaze pilots! Dave informs us of the birth of the World's Most Famous 8-Bit gorilla, and Italian plumber.
30 Jun 2021
Unicorn Horns
For most of recorded history, unicorns were thought to be, well, Honest To Goodness animals (see what we did there?). In the very first episode we ever recorded, the guys delve into the weird history of the Unicorn Horn trade. On this day in history, Dave tells us why you should never hoard and be frugal at the same time.
25 Jun 2021
Uttar Pradesh Association of Dead People
What would you do if you found out you were dead? Dave outlines the story an Indian gentleman found out he was actually legally dead, in the eyes of the government, and takes steps to regain his life. On This day in History, Duncan informs us of an emasculating event.
18 Jun 2021
Exploding Whales
When a whale washes ashore in Oregon in 1970, what's the best way to remove it from the beach? The guys explore how State engineers attempted to remove the whale in the best, Wile Coyote-esque fashion. **NOTE** This episode contains graphic descriptions of a pretty gnarly ordeal. This day in history, Zak informs us of the most epic day of Domino's pizza sales.
14 Jun 2021
Zippers
Zippers. We all use them, but how many of us actually know where they come from? From the initial patent, and through the War of the Fly (yeah that's a thing), we find out about all things zipper, and especially what the heck YKK means? Dave let's us know a historic baseball event during the "This day in History" segment
11 Jun 2021
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia- In this episode, the guys take a look at one of the most impressive buildings in the world. They detail the amazing history of the Hagia Sophia, and the trials it's endured throughout it's nearly 1500 year lifespan. On the date of recording, Duncan explains the 1973 Paris Air Crash.
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