Episode 151: Tombstone’s Bloody Reckoning - The O.K. Corral Incident and Aftermath

We answer some questions, we read hometown histories and we say our goodbyes. This is it, thank you to all you Weirdos who made this show so special. Until next time, adios! - Get History For Weirdo...

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