Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

Dec 11 2024 736 ep. 15 mins 21

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Welcome to the unexpected and untold stories from history, where we dive into the fascinating and bizarre events that never made it into your high school textbooks. Join us as we explore the extreme, the unexpected, and the downright strange moments from history. Discover how today's oddities pale in comparison to the weirdness of the past.

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