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In 1957 the United States embarked on its most controversial series of nuclear tests. These tests took place on US soil in the state of Nevada. They detonated 29 devices and tested a wide number of things, including how blasts would damage builds, pigs, and soldiers. They detonated bombs on towers, from balloons, and even underground. And, according to legend, they might have even accidentally launched the first man-made object into space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Atlantropa: The Most Ridiculous Idea Ever

Atlantropa: The Most Ridiculous Idea Ever

In the aftermath of the horrors of WWI, many people in Europe wanted to find a better future going forward. A future of peace and prosperity, where energy, food, and jobs would be available for everyo...

25 Jul 202011min

When Did Canada Become Independent?

When Did Canada Become Independent?

In a previous episode of the podcast, I touched on how it was difficult to pin down the date in which the United States actually became independent. In the case of the United States, it was a matter o...

24 Jul 20209min

Neil Armstrong's First Time in Space

Neil Armstrong's First Time in Space

Everyone knows who Neil Armstrong is and why he is famous. Being the first person to set foot on the moon has placed him in a unique position in world history, and he is a name that people will probab...

23 Jul 20209min

Blowouts

Blowouts

In the world of sports, most people enjoy very close fought, exciting games that go down to the wire. If you were to take a poll on what the best games or matches in history were in any given sport, i...

22 Jul 202010min

The British Line of Succession

The British Line of Succession

The British Crown is unquestionably the best-known monarchy in the world. As with all monarchies, there is a strict line of succession featuring many names you’ve probably heard of: Prince Charles, Pr...

21 Jul 202011min

The Six Star General

The Six Star General

If you look at the list of officer ranks in the United States armed forces, there are 10 ranks listed which are held today They go from Second Lieutenant all the way up to the rank of General, which i...

20 Jul 202011min

The 1960 Popular Vote

The 1960 Popular Vote

There have been 5 acknowledged presidential elections in US history where the winner of the popular vote did not win in the electoral college. However, there is a very good argument to be made that th...

19 Jul 202011min

Jesse Owens vs Usain Bolt: Who Would Win?

Jesse Owens vs Usain Bolt: Who Would Win?

Jessie Ownes was the world record holder in the men’s 100m dash and won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics. Usain Bolt is the current world record holder in the men’s 100m and won 3 gold medals in th...

18 Jul 202012min

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