A few episodes ago, we discussed what we’d learned on our summer travels, and asked for your stories. Today, we go through some tidbits, stories, and fascinating facts. Thanks to everyone who wrote it!
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The Great Idaho Beaver Parachute Drop (1948) w/ Ian Chillag
A Bombing At LaGuardia Airport (1975)
The Assassination of Harry and Harriette Moore (1951)
How Puzzles Explain WWII w/ A.J. Jacobs
The First Crossword (1913) w/ A.J. Jacobs
Poor Richard's Almanack (1732)
When Flying Got Miserable (1978) w/ Ganesh Sitaraman
Alaskan Natives Embrace Capitalism (1971)
The Garment Strikes Before Triangle Shirtwaist (1909)
Louis Riel Needs Grant's Help (1875)
Lā Kū'oko'a aka Hawaiian Independence Day (1843)
Du Bois Joins The Communist Party (1961)
The First Phone In The White House (1878)
The Alcatraz Occupation (1969) w/ Julian Brave Noisecat [[Archive Episode]]
The Hopis On Alcatraz (1894)
A Thanksgiving Potluck!
JFK Almost Assassinated (1960) [Revisited]
Joe Hill's Last Will (1915)
Pence Gets Booed At "Hamilton" (2016)
Henry Ford Contests An Election (1918)
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