Double Your Money by Boiling It

• Published on March 10, 2021

• Posted in: Money & Financial, Tidbits

In 1917, Long Island resident Mike Botrinski attempted to double his money by boiling it. Could this crazy idea actually work?

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The Price of a Kiss – Podcast #146

• Published on March 2, 2021

• Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Forgotten History, Money & Financial, Podcast

In 1919, Dr. Justin L. Mitchell kissed nurse Mathilde Benkhardt without her consent. Her lawsuit may have ruined the rest of his life.

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The 34-Year Nightmare – #1 Most Downloaded Podcast Episode

• Published on February 25, 2021

• Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Podcast

In 1925, Stephen Dennison was sent to prison for stealing some chocolate, Lifesavers, and cigarettes. He was still imprisoned for the crime 34 years later.

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The Wrist-Twist Instant Steering System

• Published on February 15, 2021

• Posted in: Science, Technology & Medicine, Tidbits

In 1965, aerospace engineer Robert J. Rumpf set out to redesign the steering wheel.

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Bad Apples #1 – The Best Years of Our Lives – Podcast #145

• Published on February 8, 2021

• Posted in: Bad Apples Movie Review, Podcast

A discussion of the 1946 classic movie "The Best Years of Our Lives." The movie won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Movie, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.

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Illuminated Tires

• Published on February 5, 2021

• Posted in: Science, Technology & Medicine, Tidbits

In 1960, Goodyear introduced Neothane tires that could be lit up in a rainbow of colors.

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Highway Hi-Fi Record Player

• Published on January 30, 2021

• Posted in: Science, Technology & Medicine, Tidbits

A new accessory that buyers of Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler, DeSoto, and Imperial vehicles – all manufactured by the Chrysler Corporation – could opt for in 1956 was the Highway Hi-Fi system.  It was a specially developed record player that was mounted in a shock-proof case that was installed just

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The Sleep-Walking Murderer – Podcast #144

• Published on January 23, 2021

• Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Death and Murder, Podcast

In 1930, Michael Filosa slashed his half-brother Salvatore De Hall to death while he was sleep-walking. Could he have really done such a thing?

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Kids Keep Santa From Getting a Ticket

• Published on December 28, 2020

• Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Tidbits

Just what happens when Santa Claus is pulled over for speeding? This story from 1965 just may have the answer.

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Santa Stuck in Chimney

• Published on December 27, 2020

• Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Tidbits

Everyone knows that Santa comes down the chimney to deliver his gifts. Sometimes he gets stuck...

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Gift of 4-Tons of Fertilizer

• Published on December 24, 2020

• Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Tidbits

Back in 1945, Norval H. Milliken received a very unusual Christmas gift: 4-tons of manure. It took some detective work to figure out who sent it.

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A Grateful Mother – Podcast #143

• Published on December 21, 2020

• Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Money & Financial, Podcast

The heartwarming true story from the 1950s of a secret Santa and the generous Christmas gifts that he gave to Helen Arnold's family in Akron, Ohio.

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The Most Beautiful Ape in the World Contest

• Published on December 17, 2020

• Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Tidbits

A contest was held in 1972 to find the most Beautiful Ape in the World. Just who who win?

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World Posture Queen Pageant

• Published on December 13, 2020

• Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Tidbits

For fifteen years, the American Chiropractic Society held the World Posture Queen Contest. Each contestant had an x-ray taken of their spine.

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Rita Hayworth Beautiful Legs Contest

• Published on December 9, 2020

• Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Tidbits

As a tie-in to Rita Hayworth's movie "Affair in Trinidad," contests were held across the nation for the woman with the most beautiful legs.

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