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True Stories with Seth Andrews
Hosted by Seth Andrews · EN
Inspired by the classic radio broadcasts of Paul Harvey, "True Stories" episodes are short vignettes (averaging five minutes in length) featuring strange, compelling, and entertaining human stories from our past and present.
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True Stories #440 - A Pug's Life
Dec 2200:05:58Tap to summarizeIn the 18th Century, a secret group of masons created a society themed around one of the planet's most popular dogs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #439 - The Wrestler
Dec 1900:05:39Tap to summarizeA 22-year-old scrapper in New Salem, Illinois was known as "The Grand Wrestler." His story became a famous piece of history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #438 - "Abnormal"
Dec 1700:05:57Tap to summarizeFor centuries, the Catholic Church (and others) were terrified of a human attribute that's about as threatening as a pet kitten. Here's the story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #437 - The Sleeping Giant
Dec 1500:05:42Tap to summarizeJean Ferré suffered from gigantism. When he died, his wish to be cremated became a logistical nightmare.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #436 - Quick Release
Dec 1000:07:06Tap to summarizePeter Roberts invented a quick-release socket wrench. He then went to war with Sears over his creation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #435 - Sawing Logs
Dec 800:06:37Tap to summarizeTab Babbitt watched lumbermen literally breaking their backs on the whipsaw and thought, "There must be a better way."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #434 - A Stranger in the Night
Dec 300:06:23Tap to summarizeFor decades, every January 19th, a mysterious figure walked the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland. Who was this person?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #433 - A "Bright Kid"
Dec 100:05:59Tap to summarizeSabrina Gonzalez Pasterski was smart. Yet MIT almost blocked her at the door.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #432 - The Tempermental Musician
Nov 2400:05:08Tap to summarizeJohn's talent got him a job. His temper got him jailed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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True Stories #431 - Let the Games Begin
Nov 2100:05:59Tap to summarizeA decades-old comedy movie gave birth to one of the most epic "sports" networks of all time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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