Spontaneous Human Combustion: A Bizarre Controversy

Spontaneous Human Combustion: A Bizarre Controversy

Can people really just, for no discernable reason, catch on fire? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the centuries old folklore and investigations of a phenomenon known as "spontaneous human combustion" -- and discover the debate continues, even in the modern day.

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Angry Feds and Deadly Booze: The Story of the Chemists' War

Angry Feds and Deadly Booze: The Story of the Chemists' War

From 1920 to 1933, the U.S. government attempted to ban (recreational) alcohol throughout the nation. In a stunning -- we're being sarcastic here -- turn of events, people circumvented the law and fou...

23 Aug 201828min

Project A119: The Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon!

Project A119: The Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon!

It sounds like something straight out of your favorite sketch comedy show -- what if a crack team of scientists joined forces with the world's most powerful military on a mission to nuke the moon? Don...

21 Aug 201826min

Adidas Versus Puma: A Tale of Two Brothers

Adidas Versus Puma: A Tale of Two Brothers

Today Adidas and Puma are two of the industry's most well-known tennis shoe makers, and people around the world prize the footwear for its unique design and reliable craftsmanship. Yet there's a stran...

16 Aug 201841min

Fanny and Stella: The Cross-Dressing Scandal of Victorian England

Fanny and Stella: The Cross-Dressing Scandal of Victorian England

In April of 1870, a shocking court case captivated Victorian England: Fanny and Stella, also known as Frederick Park and Ernest Boulton, were arrested after attending a play at The Strand (in what was...

14 Aug 201834min

Kansas Imprisoned Women For Having STDs

Kansas Imprisoned Women For Having STDs

At the close of World War I, American soldiers returned home from abroad with scars, wounds, stories and, in some cases, infectious diseases of which their romantic partners were unaware. When cities ...

9 Aug 201830min

The WWII Naval Battle Won Using Potatoes

The WWII Naval Battle Won Using Potatoes

The U.S.S. O'Bannon was a Fletcher-class navy destroyer with an impressive array of weaponry and a solid track record in conflicts in WWII. However, even the most experienced sailors aren't perfect --...

7 Aug 201831min

The Korean Soldier Who Fought for 3 Armies During WWII

The Korean Soldier Who Fought for 3 Armies During WWII

Born in what is now North Korea, Yang Kyoungjong didn't set out to become a soldier -- but fate had other plans. Join the guys as they trace one man's journey through prisons, battlefields and multipl...

2 Aug 201822min

Oregon Was a White Supremacist Paradise

Oregon Was a White Supremacist Paradise

Today Portland, Oregon is often portrayed as a left-leaning haven for hipsters across the country, but the original Oregon was a vastly different place. Listen in to learn more about the ridiculous ai...

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