Join us on a captivating journey through space & time as we delve into the realms of weird history, science, mythology, and everything in between. Hosted by college besties Maegan and Cara, Weird Actually unravels the unknown. Tune in and let your curiosity run wild!
Weird Actually
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Join us on a captivating journey through space & time as we delve into the realms of weird history, science, mythology, and everything in between. Hosted by college besties Maegan and Cara, Weird Actually unravels the unknown. Tune in and let your curiosity run wild!
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2/13/2024
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Recent Episodes
December 10, 2024
Amelia Earhart: Jill of all Trades
Renowned aviatrix Amelia Earhart discusses her unconventional roles as gravel truck driver, fashion designer, and airline VP, redefining what it meant to be a woman in the 20th century.
November 5, 2024
The Secret Life of the Ornamental Garden Hermit
<p>Step into the weird world of ornamental garden hermits—mysterious figures once hired to add an air of intrigue to 18th-century estates. Let’s chat about the not-so-whimsical history of these live-in curiosities and their surprising role in garden design.</p><p><br></p><p>Find your voting site <a href="https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/">here</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Further reading: </p><p>“Ornamental Hermits Were 18th-Century England’s Must-Have Garden Accessory” - <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ornamental-hermits-were-18th-century-englands-must-have-garden-accessory-180982469/">Smithsonian Magazine</a></p><p>“Before the Garden Gnome, the Ornamental Hermit: A Real Person Paid to Dress like a Druid” - <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-history-of-hermits-in-gardens">Atlas Obscura</a></p><p><br></p><p>Other:</p><p>Appalachian Hurricane <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uMN-ERc4fzGC_IoAdbbMCbVw6xl04-CsXdJeEybcUCA/edit">resources</a></p><p>Shanti family <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-rest-of-the-shanti-family-evacuate-gaza?attribution_id=undefined&utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=website_widget%E2%81%A0">funds</a></p><p> </p>
October 29, 2024
The Great Emu War (The Weirdest War in History)
<p>In 1932, the Australian government waged war on emus, and (spoiler alert!) they lost. Today's episode is certainly a weird and wild journey, so join us as we break down one of the greatest military failures in history.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Email us your ghost stories! weirdactuallypod@gmail.com</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Appalachian Hurricane Helene resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uMN-ERc4fzGC_IoAdbbMCbVw6xl04-CsXdJeEybcUCA/edit?usp=sharing</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Shanti family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-rest-of-the-shanti-family-evacuate-gaza?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Emu War footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1wA0PKeJqc</p>
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