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Malorie Mackey
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Where You Can Still Visit the World’s Oldest McDonald’s
Downey, California isn’t the kind of place you plan a vacation around. It’s one of those suburbs you pass on your way to somewhere else. But tucked on
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November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Japanese Restaurant Run Entirely by Grandmas
Tokyo isn’t exactly short on great places to eat. You can find $400 omakase dinners, 24-hour ramen counters, and convenience store sandwiches that taste
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November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The First Artificial Heart That Kept Beating After Its Owner Died
In 1982, a man named Barney Clark lay in a hospital bed in Salt Lake City with something inside him that had never existed in a human body before — a
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November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Airbnb Inside a Boeing 727
There are unusual Airbnbs — and then there’s the one parked in the middle of a Costa Rican jungle. It is twenty feet off the ground, wings stretched out
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November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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The Philadelphia Experiment: Did the Navy Make a Ship Disappear?
Every now and then, I find myself going down one of those internet rabbit holes where history, conspiracy, and science fiction start blending together.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The Vanishing Village of Hoer Verde
Every now and then, you stumble upon a story that feels off — not in the usual “urban legend” way, but in the kind of way that makes you stop scrolling,
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November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The History of Joysticks: From Early Aviation Controls to Modern Gaming
For most people today, joysticks are about pure nostalgia: clunky arcade cabinets, Atari consoles, flight simulators, or the shiny arcade sticks used by
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November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The Dead Internet Theory
There’s a strange feeling you get when you scroll these days. It's like when you would walk into a room, but everyone spoke in the same voice. Same tone.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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How the Moon Affects Human & Animal Behavior (Beyond the Myths)
We like to think we’ve outgrown the old superstitions. But if you’ve ever found yourself lying awake during a full moon, watching the light spill across
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November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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The First Forensic Scientist (and How He Solved a Murder in 1247 AD)
When we think of forensic science, our minds usually go to microscopes, UV lights, and fingerprint scanners. We picture crime dramas — methodical
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November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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All the Radio Signals from Space That Still Can’t Be Explained
Every so often, the universe whispers. Not in starlight or gravity, but in faint, flickering bursts of radio waves. They appear without warning. Some last
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November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Lost in History: All the Books We Know Existed But Can’t Find
There’s nothing about history that frustrates me more than knowing how much of it is gone forever — especially the books. The ones we know existed. The
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November 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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In this week's podcast, we talk about Michael's first run through Castle Ravenloft! Hear all about his epic Counterspell that saved the party wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Adventuring with Dungeons & Dragons
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November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The Viking Woman Buried with a Sword: Who Was She?
For a long time, historians were pretty sure they had Viking society figured out. Men fought, women stayed home, and sagas about shieldmaidens were just
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November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The Most Famous Heists In History
There’s something about a great heist story that just hits different. It’s not just about stealing—it’s about outsmarting the system. These are tales of
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November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The Real Story Behind Thanksgiving
Every November, a familiar feeling washes over America. There’s the crisp air, the smell of fall leaves, and the yearly rush for ingredients like nutmeg.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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How the Great Chicago Fire Helped Build the American Dream
Some disasters feel like they belong in a history book, but the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 feels almost legendary. It raged for two days in October, and
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November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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The Weird Science of Why Your Brain Believes in Ghosts
Let's be honest, every time the weather turns cold and the old house settles with a groan, the talk turns to ghosts. We've all done it: we might joke
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November 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Bell Witch: America’s Most Terrifying Poltergeist
You’re driving through the deep, humid heart of the American South. The asphalt is cracking, the air is thick with humidity, and the trees are ancient.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Forgotten Kingdom of Tartaria: The Internet’s Favorite Pseudo-History
Every few years, the internet manages to dig up some obscure piece of history, dust it off, and transform it into a massive, global mystery. Right now,
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November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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“Zombie Deer”: How Prion Diseases Are Turning Wildlife into Walking Warnings
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been scrolling through the news late at night, seen the headline “Zombie Deer,” and immediately thought, "Okay, that’s
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November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Why Bananas Are Radioactive (and Totally Safe to Eat)
You’ve probably never thought of bananas as dangerous. They sit in fruit bowls, blend into smoothies, and rot quietly on kitchen counters like the most
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November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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The Weird Physics of How Cats Always Land on Their Feet
Everyone knows cats land on their feet. It’s one of those facts that gets accepted early in life. I would compare it to things like “fire is hot” or “the
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November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Why the Ocean Is More Radioactive Than You Think (and It’s Not from Fukushima)
When most people hear “radioactive ocean,” they think of Fukushima. But here’s the thing — the ocean has been radioactive long before humanity started
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November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Napoleon’s Favorite Perfume That Still Exists
Napoleon Bonaparte — the general, emperor, exile — had a favorite perfume. He wore it every day, in huge amounts, almost compulsively. And what’s strange
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November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM