A Long Wait for 15 Seconds of Action (Things that never happened week) - That Was Genius Episode 81

I don't believe it! This week we're looking at things that never happened.

Tom kicks us off with a look at some of the ridiculous flying saints in the Catholic church; some more recent than you might think, and all especially stupid. Or possibly just epileptic. 

Next, Sam takes a look at English As She Is Spoke by Pedro Carolino - a very real phrase book from someone who was only pretending to be able to speak English. With hilarious results. 

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