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The Terminal Starring Sir Alfred – Podcast #9

Published on February 17, 2008

Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Podcast

The Tom Hanks movie The Terminal was very loosely based on a true story. It is a very sad story...

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The U.S. Camel Corps – Podcast #6

Published on February 2, 2008

Posted in: Animals & Pets, Bizarre & Oddities, Forgotten History, Podcast

As the U.S. expanded into the Southwest, the heat and lack of water prevented long-term use of horses. The federal government found camels to be the perfect solution. While the camel experiment was successful, it ended just as quickly as it began.

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Bat Bombs – The Other Secret Weapon – Podcast #2

Published on January 27, 2008

Posted in: Animals & Pets, Bizarre & Oddities, Forgotten History, Podcast, Science, Technology & Medicine

The fascinating true story of the development by the US government of incendiary bombs carried by living bats during World War II. One can't help but wonder if WWII would have ended differently if this weapon had been used.

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