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Omnibus
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Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.
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The Filibuster War (Entry 468.RE0602)
Mar 3100:54:41Tap to summarizeIn which Futureling Hugh Scott unpacks the saga of drifter, doctor, and self-declared president William Walker. Certificate #28903
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"Champagne" in New Mexico (Entry 205.DA0201)
Mar 2401:09:46Tap to summarizeIn which Futureling Katie Tarara uncovers the surprising rise of a symbol of French celebration in the American Southwest. Certificate #31308
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The Pyramid of North Dakota (Entry 1014.IS1901)
Mar 1701:15:53Tap to summarizeIn which a lonely concrete pyramid in North Dakota uncovers the story of America’s ambitious—and short-lived—Cold War missile defense system, with guest Michael Milner. Certificate #1502
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Worcester Sauce (Entry 1442.NU1150)
Mar 1200:47:47Tap to summarizeIn which comedian Saul Henry discusses the global reach of Worcestershire sauce and regional British accents. Certificate #37300.
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Eurowesterns (Entry 431.EZ0902)
Mar 501:04:41Tap to summarizeIn which Futureling Robert educates John about Germany's all-time best-selling author—and fraudster—Karl May. Special appearance by Einstein. Certificate #23821.
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Surrealist Prank Calls (Entry 1258.OB0102)
Feb 2601:16:56Tap to summarizeIn which Erin Dawson, a trans black metal musician who goes by the moniker Genital Shame, explores the nature of prank calls, their cultural significance, and Longmont Potion Castle. Certificate #50858.
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Candlestick Park (Entry 179.EX3937)
Feb 1901:33:51Tap to summarizeIn which writer and podcaster Grant Brisbee reveals the history of baseball's worst stadium. Special appearance by Richard Nixon and The Beatles. Certificate #31484.
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The Phantom Time Hypothesis (Entry 928.PR1027)
Feb 1201:39:03Tap to summarizeIn which various crackpots and Russians decide that three hundred years of the European "dark ages" simply didn't happen, and Ken doesn't want his eulogy to be vague. Certificate #22651.
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Tama Bell Brass (Entry 1275.PR2225)
Feb 501:18:23Tap to summarizeIn which author, music executive and host of the Identified podcast Nabil Ayers discusses selling used CDs, The Terminator, The Drum Doctor and more. Certificate #48391.
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Second Missouri Compromise (Entry 1122.MA0624)
Jan 2901:29:28Tap to summarizeIn which Linus Chan explores American citizenship, the law, and the long shadow of the Missouri Compromise. Certificate #24581.
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