Ridiculous History: Episode Zero

Ridiculous History: Episode Zero

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by HowStuffWorks. Here's a preview of our upcoming episode "Butter: Protestantism's Secret Ingredient?"

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Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: The (Alleged) Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Ancient Wonders of the Modern World: The (Alleged) Hanging Gardens of Babylon

We've all heard of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -- but what are they, exactly? What made these specific seven creations wonders? Why are some equally impressive structures not considered won...

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

CLASSIC: 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...

8 Mar 202530min

The US Camel Corps, Part Two: The Legend of the Red Ghost

The US Camel Corps, Part Two: The Legend of the Red Ghost

As Major Wayne and company finally make the US Camel Corps a reality, tensions continue to rise across the US: the increasingly divided North and South stand at the brink of war. As Ben, Noel and retu...

6 Mar 202549min

The US Camel Corps, Part One: Several People With A Really Weird Dream

The US Camel Corps, Part One: Several People With A Really Weird Dream

Let's face it: camels look goofy. And we say this with great affection! In fact, the camel's seemingly awkward appearance is the result of some stellar adaptation toward survival in one of the world's...

4 Mar 202546min

CLASSIC: Adidas Versus Puma: A Tale of Two Brothers

CLASSIC: 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...

1 Mar 202545min

CLASSIC: The WWII Naval Battle Won Using Potatoes

CLASSIC: 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 --...

27 Feb 202533min

CLASSIC: The Korean Soldier Who Fought for 3 Armies During WWII

CLASSIC: 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. In today's classic episode, Ben and Noel trace one man's journey through prisons, battl...

25 Feb 202523min

CLASSIC: Philadelphia's Transylvanian Doomsday Cult: The Cave of Kelpius

CLASSIC: Philadelphia's Transylvanian Doomsday Cult: The Cave of Kelpius

There's a nifty bit of hidden history tucked away in Philadelphia's Wissahickon Valley Park -- a cave that, legend has it, was home to a doomsday cult. In today's episode, the guys follow the strange ...

22 Feb 202545min

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