Cele mai bune Dirt Nap City podcast-uri (2024)

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What Was A Sony Walkman? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 18:36

7d ago18:36

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Send us a Text Message. Every time you throw in some bluetooth ear buds and go for a walk, did you know that you are following in the footsteps of the OG of personal soundtracks? The Sony Walkman was introduced in 1979 and was originally designed out of a desire that the head of Sony had at the time to listen to music on his walks! This innovation …

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Who Was The Gentleman Pirate? 43:06

14d ago43:06

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Send us a Text Message. Stede Bonnet was born into a wealthy English family on the island of Barbados in 1688. He had money, land and eventually a wife and children. But in 1717, at the age of 29, he turned to a life of crime on high seas to become a pirate of the Caribbean. And because of his status before turning to piracy, he became known as "th…

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What Was Riding In The Back Of A Pickup Truck? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 15:05

21d ago15:05

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Send us a Text Message. If you grew up somewhere in the southern US, you probably remember riding in the back of a pickup truck when you were a kid. Riding to little league practice, riding to the Dairy Queen - these were some of the memories many of us have from childhood. But was riding in the back of a pickup truck really a good idea? While we d…

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Who Was Amelia Earhart? 44:09

28d ago44:09

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Send us a Text Message. Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Because she was born in 1897, she grew up at the dawn of aviation and she was bit by the aviation bug at an early age. After convincing her parents to finance flying lessons, Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set ma…

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What Were Drinking Fountains? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 18:47

1M ago18:47

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Send us a Text Message. Do you remember going to recess at school, running around, getting hot and thirsty, and then lining up to get a drink at your school's water fountain? If not, then you missed out on something really special. Water fountains were common and used frequently not too long ago. But did you know that they originated as the primary…

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Who Was Napoleon Bonaparte? 48:59

1M ago48:59

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Send us a Text Message. Reformer or dictator? Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military strategists of all time and served as not only the leader of France, but the Emperor of the French Empire. During the late 1700's and early 1800's, France was a formidable military power and ruled a very large part of the European continent and beyond …

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What Was An X-Ray Shoe Fitter? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 17:04

2M ago17:04

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Send us a Text Message. Everyone loves shoes that fit just right. But did you know that not too long ago, people loved them enough to risk their health for perfectly fitting shoes? In this episode, we take a look at the X-Ray Shoe Fitter, also known as the Foot-O-Scope was a popular device used at shoe stores in the 1930's, 1940's and even 1950's t…

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Who Was Nikola Tesla? 58:37

2M ago58:37

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Send us a Text Message. In today's world, Tesla is often associated with Elon Musk's electric car company. But the original Tesla was a brilliant man born in 1856 in Croatia. Nikola Tesla lived at the dawn of electricity and sometimes butted heads with other great minds of his time like Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. But did you know that t…

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What Was All You Can Eat? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 17:57

2M ago17:57

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Send us a Text Message. If you are over 40 years old, you probably remember going to the "All You Can Eat Buffet" with your family or friends. It was an amazing display of food and it was all for one low price! But this style of low cost gluttony has fallen out of favor in recent years - both because the food was generally not healthy and the busin…

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Who Was Saint Patrick? 55:34

2M ago55:34

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Send us a Text Message. Beyond the shamrock lies a story of adventure, faith, and cultural transformation. Join us as we peel back the layers on St. Patrick, the man behind the legend. Was he a snake-banishing miracle worker or a shrewd political operator? How did he come to represent the country in which he was enslaved as a young man? Whether you…

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What Was A Waterbed? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Send us a Text Message. There's nothing more 1970's than the mustache, the Camaro, and the waterbed. If you grew up in the 1970's or 1980's, you probably knew someone with at least on those things. In this episode, we take a look at the origin of the waterbed, it's rise in popularity, and what eventually killed it. Yes, you can still get a waterbed…

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Who Was Howard Hughes? 1:16:31

3M ago1:16:31

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Send us a Text Message. One of the greatest industrialists of the 20th century, Howard Hughes was a man who built his own fame and fortune on the shoulders of his father's company. Yet while his father had been in the oil drilling business, Howard Hughes Jr had ambitions in much sexier industries - Hollywood movies, aviation, real estate, mining, c…

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What Was A Litter Bug? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 15:37

3M ago15:37

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Send us a Text Message. Just to be clear - we are not saying that litter is completely a thing of the past, because unfortunately, it still exists today. However, we do believe that awareness about NOT littering has gone way up with the help of some clever campaigns that really began in the 1970's and 1980's. This episode of Dirt Nap City Dead Ends…

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Who Were Siskel and Ebert? 43:43

3M ago43:43

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Send us a Text Message. When it comes to the kings of movie reviews, no one comes close to Siskel and Ebert. The duo brought movie reviews to the masses with their syndicated television shows and "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" rating system. But despite their success and popularity, they were not really great friends - in fact, they often berated one…

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What Were CD-ROMs? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 15:07

3M ago15:07

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Send us a Text Message. If you are over the age of 20, you probably remember when CD-ROMs were how you stored all the data you ever needed from your computer. They were somewhat durable, relatively small, and held a decent amount of data for the time. And they were everywhere - you even got them free in the mail from some companies! If you ever lis…

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Who Was Bob Marley? 44:42

4M ago44:42

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Send us a Text Message. Bob Marley is considered one of the greatest musical pioneers ever. He uniquely blended elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, and had a very distinct vocal and songwriting style. His father was an officer in the British Royal Navy and his mother was from a farm on Jamaica. He was raised in the Trench Town area of Jamaica …

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What Was Fotomat? A Dirt Nap City Dead End 10:09

4M ago10:09

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Send us a Text Message. Did you ever drop your film off to be developed at a Fotomat? In this episode of Dirt Nap City Dead Ends, Alex and Kelly take a nostalgic look at those tiny kiosks that populated over 4,000 parking lots in their heyday. When film was king, Fotomat was the titan of developing it. And if you keep your eyes out today, you might…

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Who Were Hanna-Barbera? 50:38

4M ago50:38

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Send us a Text Message. Despite the name, Hanna Barbera was not the name of a character on a 1990's Disney show, nor was it a female wrestler from the 1920's - in fact Hanna-Barbera is the name of the company founded by two cartoonists, Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, who made many of the cartoons that Americans grew up on in the 1960's, 70's and 80's.…

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Who Was Willie Wonka? 3:14

5M ago3:14

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Send us a Text Message. We recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Katie and Deborah from the podcast "It's My Screen Time Too" about the movie WONKA. Find out if Alex & Kelly enjoyed the movie and if it's worth going to see with your family by listening to this promo and then then listening to the episode of "It's My Screen Time Too" on S…

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A Holiday Message from Dirt Nap City 4:28

5M ago4:28

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Send us a Text Message. Season's Greetings from Dirt Nap City. If you are looking for the perfect gift to give your loved ones this year, we have you covered. For a limited time we are not only offering Dirt Nap City stickers, but we are also offering to come to your event (wedding, bar mitzvah, birthday party, funeral, etc.) and record our podcast…

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Who Was Saint Nicholas? (Christmas Special) 1:13:11

6M ago1:13:11

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Saint Nicholas Day! We are excited to share the story of Saint Nicholas with you today. Of course, Saint Nicholas eventually went on to become the person we know as Santa Clause. But what's the real story of this saint who lived from 270 - 343 AD? Was he fat and jolly? Well, actually he was not. He was a very fiery and…

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Who Was Merv Griffin? 57:47

6M ago57:47

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Send us a Text Message. Merv Griffin began singing on radio at age 19 and went on to become one of the biggest names in entertainment on American television. He appeared on Broadway, he was a big band singer, and he hosted his own talk show from 1965 to 1986. Today he is probably remember best for creating two of the biggest game shows on televisio…

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Who Was Julia Child? 1:02:09

6M ago1:02:09

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Send us a Text Message. At the peak of her fame, Julia Child was one of the most famous television celebrities in the United States. She was the first cooking show super star, but she didn't learn to appreciate cuisine until later in life when she volunteered for the war effort during World War II. She met her husband Paul when she was in Sri Lanka…

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Is Rock and Roll Dead? (Part 2 of 2) 1:13:46

7M ago1:13:46

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Send us a Text Message. Last time we explored the elements that make up what we call "rock and roll". This week we listen to specific types of music and decide if they qualify as rock and roll or not. It's a deep question, but with all the rock stars in Dirt Nap City, we feel especially qualified to say if rock and roll is dead or not. Do you wanna…

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Is Rock and Roll Dead? (Part 1 of 2) 1:10:16

7M ago1:10:16

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Send us a Text Message. After a visit to the Rock and Roll hall of fame earlier this year, Alex and Kelly found themselves wondering if today's rock and roll is the same type of music that they grew up listening to...and the answer is definitely "no, it's not." But just because rock and roll is changing and evolving, does that mean that it is dead?…

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Who Was Babe Didrikson Zaharias? 56:40

8M ago56:40

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Send us a Text Message. Women's athletics has changed greatly since the early 20th century. But one fact remains - Babe Didrikson Zaharias was one of the greatest female athletes of all times. She dominated many almost every sport that she participated in - from sprinting, to hurdles, to javelin, to baseball, to tennis, to golf, and she was even a …

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Who Was Satchel Paige? 56:51

8M ago56:51

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Send us a Text Message. Satchel Paige was a ground breaking pitcher with one of the longest careers in the history of professional baseball. He was one of the most gifted pitchers in baseball history. He could throw a fastball that was clocked at over 100 miles per hour, and he had a mastery of the knuckleball that was unmatched. But for many years…

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Who Was P. T. Barnum? 1:00:20

9M ago1:00:20

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Send us a Text Message. P. T. Barnum was an American showman, businessman and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes (also called "humbugs") and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus. He was also an author, publisher, politician, and philanthropist. While controversial by today's standards, much of what he did was ground-breaking in te…

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Who Was John D. Rockefeller? 1:01:58

9M ago1:01:58

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Send us a Text Message. When it comes to titans of industry, it is difficult to imagine someone more influential than John D Rockefeller. At one point he was the richest man in the world and held almost 3% of the American GDP. From a humble beginning, John was a hard worker who happened to be in the right place when oil was discovered in western Pe…

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Who Was Howard Cosell? 54:15

10M ago54:15

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Send us a Text Message. Howard Cosell was a major figure on television in the middle of the twentieth century, but he was not necessarily well loved by his fans. Many found him arrogant and condescending. In this episode we take a look at the sports legend who "never played the game". From his time as a small time radio broadcaster to becoming the …

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Who Was Jerry Springer? 55:46

10M ago55:46

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Send us a Text Message. Love him or hate him, Jerry Springer is definitely one of the most interesting recent residents of Dirt Nap City. Jerry Springer is a former politician and lawyer who became famous for hosting the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show from 1991 to 2018. The show was known for its outrageous and often controversial conten…

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Who Was Ray Kroc? 1:02:05

10M ago1:02:05

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Send us a Text Message. Ray Kroc was an American businessman who purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 from the McDonald brothers and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973. Kroc is credited with the global expansion of McDonald's, turning it into the most successful fast food corporation in the world by revenue. In this episode, Alex and Kelly…

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Who Was Betsy Ross? 40:42

11M ago40:42

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Send us a Text Message. Betsy Ross is considered the mother of the American flag - the symbol of the United States. But did she really sew the American flag? In this episode we look at the woman who became a symbol of the American revolution and what actually happened during her life. We also talk about whether it's important to always be factually…

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Who Was Walt Disney? 1:01:25

11M ago1:01:25

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Send us a Text Message. Walt Disney is a symbol of entertainment in America. From his early days of cell animation to his vision for the "city of tomorrow", Walt Disney always dreamed big. But is the vision of Disney today what Walt would have imagined or wanted? In this episode, Alex and Kelly take a look at the life of one of the most famous ente…

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Who Was Henry The Eighth? 1:02:00

12M ago1:02:00

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Send us a Text Message. If you think Henry VIII was a violent man who killed thousands and beheaded his wives, you would be right. But did you know that Henry VIII was was also a patron of the arts, had a talent for music, was an accomplished horseman and actually loved many people during his life? Just like many residents of Dirt Nap City, Henry V…

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Who Was Joseph Pilates? 44:21

1y ago44:21

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Send us a Text Message. Joseph Pilates developed a regiment he called “Contrology”, which later became known as "Pilates". This method had influences of: greek calisthenics, gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, yoga and diving. He was a sickly child and found that this form of exercise helped him greatly and he dedicated his life to helping others l…

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Who Was Mother Teresa? (Mother's Day Special) 53:46

1y ago53:46

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Send us a Text Message. Mother Teresa was a woman who helped other people throughout her life. Upon her death she was declared a saint and her life and deeds live up to that title. But did you know that she moved to Ireland in order to learn English? Or that she performed miracles beyond the grave? Mother Teresa is often synonymous with virtue, kin…

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Who Was Thomas Edison? 57:09

1y ago57:09

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Send us a Text Message. Thomas Alva Edison was one of the greatest inventors and entrepreneurs of the late 1800's and early 1900's. He was driven by a passion for discover and invention and invented many things that we still use today. But did you know that, despite inventing the phonograph, he became mostly deaf at the age of 12? And did you know …

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Who Was Dr Spock? 42:31

1y ago42:31

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Send us a Text Message. One of the best selling books of all time is Baby And Child Care by Dr. Benjamin Spock. The book was first published in 1946 and has been updated and republished with new editions until recently. This book was considered the ultimate guide to raising children by the parents of the baby boomers, the baby boomers themselves, g…

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Who Was Albert Einstein? 54:11

1y ago54:11

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Send us a Text Message. Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest minds of all time. But he was more than just a master of science. He was an activist, a musician and most importantly, a free thinker. He also divorced his first wife to marry his first cousin! So to say that he was a normal guy would be very misguided. In this episode Kelly …

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Who Was Nostradamus? 39:22

1y ago39:22

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Send us a Text Message. Who could have predicted that one day there would be a podcast that talks about Nostradamus? Well, Nostradamus probably could have predicted it...or could he? In this episode Alex and Kelly explore the life and times of the French prophet Nostradamus. Who he was. How he came to make predictions. And why those predictions sti…

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Who Was Ernest Shackleton? 1:23:01

1y ago1:23:01

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Send us a Text Message. Sir Ernest Shackleton was an explorer from a time when there were many unexplored places on our great planet. He was also a different kind of leader for the time and was not only known for his adventures but also his unusual leadership style. He was the type of man who kept his word and ensured the safety and happiness of th…

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What Is Dirt Nap City? (Podcast Trailer) 3:02

1+ y ago3:02

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Send us a Text Message. Dirt Nap City is the place where everyone, no matter who you are, will eventually go to live. And because of that fact, there are many interesting characters and stories in Dirt Nap City! From Colonel Sanders to Eleanor Roosevelt to Evel Knievel to Saint Valentine, the list goes on and on! Dirt Nap City is also the podcast a…

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Who Was Saint Valentine? 51:59

1+ y ago51:59

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Send us a Text Message. For many people, Valentine's day is a day of love and candy, but who was the actual Saint Valentine? And why do we celebrate his holiday the way we do? In this episode, Alex and Kelly dive deep into the myths and facts about Saint Valentine, discussing who he was, what was happening in the world when he lived, the idea of "c…

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Who Was Jim Henson? 57:36

1+ y ago57:36

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Send us a Text Message. Jim Henson captured the imagination of the world with his innovative cross between marionettes and puppets, which he called "muppets". From Kermit the Frog, to Miss Piggy, to the rock star drummer Animal, the Muppets became part of American culture. But who was the man behind the Muppets? Did you know that Jim Henson was inv…

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Who Was Geronimo? 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

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Send us a Text Message. It has long been a tradition to yell "Geronimo!" when jumping from an airplane or just about any other high place. But who was Geronimo? What tribe did he belong to? Was he actually a chief? Why did he become famous? Were his bones stolen from his grave in Oklahoma? In this episode of Dirt Nap City, Alex and Kelly cover thos…

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Who Was Dr Seuss? 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Send us a Text Message. Theodor Seuss Geisel was known by the pen name "Dr Seuss" because he was caught drinking gin during prohibition and was forced to write under a pseudonym in college. He was also an early "ad man" creating advertisements for major US oil companies, sugar makers and television networks. To say that Dr Seuss was an interesting …

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Who Was Chef Boyardee? 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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Send us a Text Message. In the early 20th century, Italian food in the USA was unusual and considered exotic. But when Ettore Boiardi came to the USA and opened his first restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, everything changed! Ettore Boiardi became known as Chef Boyardee and changed the way that Americans cooked meals forever! He catered the wedding of …

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Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

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Send us a Text Message. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist who later served as a United Nations spokeswoman. But she was not without her detractors. After a traumatic childhood, she…

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Who Were The Pilgrims? (Thanksgiving Special) 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

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Send us a Text Message. The Pilgrims, also known as the Pilgrim Fathers, were English settlers who came to North America on the Mayflower and established the Plymouth Colony in what is today Plymouth, Massachusetts. They were part of a religious congregations of Brownists, or Separatist Puritans, who had fled religious persecution in England. But d…

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