Ever wonder how some of your favorite food dishes got their names? From Fettuccine Alfredo to Kung Pao Chicken, we take a look at some of their origins.Show Notes:Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/fettuccine

Unsolved Science Mysteries

Feb 18th, 2018

Learn about 6 mysteries that science doesn’t have answers to yet. What is dark energy? Why are you right handed? How do butterflies migrate? These questions and more will leave you stumped.Show Notes:Prime Numbers: https://www.youtube.co

The Killdozer

Feb 2nd, 2018

What happens when reasonable men must do unreasonable things? They make their own tank out of a bulldozer and level a town of course. Hear the story of Marvin Heemeyer’s Killdozer!Show Notes:Killdozer rampage: https://www.youtube.com/wa

The Lost Banana

Jan 19th, 2018

Why does the world no longer eat the delicious banana known as the Gros Michel? Learn about what happened to this banana, and why we eat an inferior banana today.Show Notes:Grow a banana from seeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaU0W

Saddam’s Key to the City

Jan 5th, 2018

Receiving the key to a city can be a big honor, but did you know Saddam Hussein once got the Key to Detroit? Find out about that and the history behind “Keys to the City” in this week’s episode.…The post Saddam’s Key to the City appeared f

Khutulun; Warrior, Wrestler, Princess

Dec 2nd, 2017

Also known as the Princess of 10,000 Horses, Khutulun influenced Asia as a military leader and undefeated wrestler! Learn how this Mongolian warrior-princess left her mark on the empire.Show Notes:Mongolian Wrestling: https://www.youtu

Losers, Runners Up and Number 2’s

Nov 18th, 2017

Their names may not be as well known as those who came in 1st, but the 2nd people to climb Everest, barrel over Niagara, break the sound barrier & invent the phone deserve some recognition.Show Notes:Chariots …The post Losers, Runners

Breatharians; Living Off Air

Nov 4th, 2017

Can you live off eating nothing but air and light? Some people claim they can do just this, learn about the practice of Breatharianism in this week’s episode.Show Notes:Cosmic Internet Academy: http://selfempowermentacademy.com.au/60 mi

Weird Lights

Oct 28th, 2017

Around the globe there are reports of strange lights seen close to the ground. These mysterious orbs are seen from Australia to Texas, and this week we learn about them and their many theories.Show Notes:Shot gun tracer: …The post Weird

The Onza Mystery Cat

Oct 22nd, 2017

In the remote regions of Mexico there is said to be a large fierce cat with long limbs and big ears. Known as the Onza, its legend has persisted for hundred of years, but does it really exist?Show …The post The Onza Mystery Cat appeared

Princess Ronkonkoma

Oct 14th, 2017

Lake Ronkonkoma is the largest lake on Long Island, New York, and is also one of the most eerie lakes in the country. Learn about the ghostly Native American legend of the Lady of the Lake.Show Notes:…The post Princess Ronkonkoma appe

The Plot to Overthrow the US Government

Sep 22nd, 2017

In 1933 a group of prominent businessmen got together and devised a plot to overthrow the president of the United States. Learn about the Business Plot, what happened and the cover-up.Show Notes:Gimlet Drink Recipe: http://www.foodnetw

The First Computer Virus

Sep 14th, 2017

If you have a computer you know the risk of viruses, but did you know the first computer virus was actually pretty harmless? Learn about the first computer virus in history in this week’s episode.Show Notes:Attributed …The post The Fi

Giant Birds

Sep 8th, 2017

Many cultures have stories of gigantic birds, and some feathered creatures may have inspired myths and tall tales of these large fliers. Learn about some truly big birds both legendary and real.Show Notes:Video of Thunderbird sighting?

The Real Professor Moriarty

Sep 1st, 2017

Professor Moriarty is one of the most iconic literary villains, but do you know the story of the person who inspired this Sherlock Holmes character? Learn about Adam Worth, the real Moriarty.Show Notes:Painting of the Duchess of …The p

The Golden Spruce

Aug 18th, 2017

The Golden Spruce was a very special and rare tree. It was sacred to native peoples, it puzzled scientists and left us an unsolved mystery. Learn about this tree’s intriguing history and tragic fate.Show Notes:Haida Nation: http://www.h

How Maui Snared the Sun

Aug 12th, 2017

Hear the Polynesian tale of how cultural hero Maui snared the sun, thus slowing it down to give us longer days.Show Notes:Thanks to Mindless Imagination Studio for the recording assist this week. Check them out if …The post How Maui S

Texas Feuds and Killings

Aug 5th, 2017

The Boyce-Sneed feud is one of the most infamous stories of revenge, love triangles and frontier justice in Texas history. Learn about what went down in Texas and who won.Show Notes:Some other Feuds: http://www.history.com/news/history-l

The George Washington Zombie Plan

Jul 28th, 2017

Do you know the story of how George Washington died? Did you know there was a plan to bring him back from the dead? Well listen to this episode and learn more.Show Notes:Mount Vernon.org: http://www.mountvernon.org/…The post The Geo

The Priciest Potato

Jul 21st, 2017

You probably can’t afford this potato, but it is most likely pretty tasty. Learn about the world’s most expensive potato.Show Notes:La Bonnotte Homepage: http://www.lanoirmoutier.com/Expensive Potato Chip: http://www.sterikschips.se/en

Bloody Fingers: The Rojas Murders

Jul 14th, 2017

The 1892 Rojas Murders marked a significant leap in policing. Learn about the first time in history that fingerprints were used to determine a criminal’s guilt.Show Notes:Myth Busters Torture Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v

Casey At The Bat

Jun 30th, 2017

Learn about the real people, places and story of the most popular baseball poem ever ‘Casey At The Bat’. Who was Casey? Where is Mudville? Find out in this week’s episode.Show Notes:Casey At The Bat, Disney version: …The post Casey At T

The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 2

Jun 23rd, 2017

Learn how a Boy Scout named David Hahn built a nuclear reactor in his mother’s backyard shed in 1994. Part 2 of 2.Show Notes:Professional Explanation of a Breeder Reactor: https://www.coursera.org/learn/energy-environment-life/lecture/f

The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 1

Jun 15th, 2017

In 1994 a Boy Scout named David Hahn caused a panic by attempting to build is own nuclear reactor in his backyard. Did he succeed? Learn about part 1 of his crazy story.Show Notes:Atomic Badge 1991: …The post The Radioactive Boy Scout

The Ribbon Creek Incident

Jun 10th, 2017

In 1956 a Marine Corps Drill Instructor marched his ill-fated platoon into the swampy Ribbon Creek at Parris Island. This incident left a dark mark on the Marines that forced them to modernize.Show Notes:Full Metal Jacket: https://www.yo