There are known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. But there are also unknown knowns.
The Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope is a secret society devoted to unearthing and sharing this forgotten knowledge. In podcast form.
From millionaire's mansion to sleazy hotel to Frank Gehry architectural abomination, the sordid history of the Sunset Strip's own Garden of Allah. Read More...
Categories: Entertainment & Media, People & Places, Series 7
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We thought our episode on Trofim Lysenko was too focused on the what and when rather than the how and why. This bonus episode should clear things up. Read More...
Categories: Bonus Episodes, History, Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, The Marvels of Science
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Trofim D. Lysenko (1898-1976) set back the study of biology in the Soviet Union for two generations -- but the lessons you should learn from his story are not the one scientists and philosophers have pushed. Read More...
Categories: Biography, History, Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Science & Nature, Series 7, The Marvels of Science
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In which two Irish art students commit a daring daylight museum heist with virtually no planning, and somehow get away consequence-free. Read More...
Categories: Arts & Culture, Series 7
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From the world of Dungeons & Dragons, A silly story that only gets sillier as people keep adding to it. Read More...
Categories: Bonus Episodes, Entertainment & Media, Sports & Leisure
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Both Texas and Wyoming lay claim to America's first woman governor. But who really deserves the honor? Read More...
Categories: Biography, History, People & Places, Series 6
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In an age of excess, he was the most excessive one of all. This week, we look back at the life of legendary salesman and gourmand Diamond Jim Brady. Read More...
Categories: Biography, Eccentrics & Prophecies, Series 6
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Forty miles north of Chicago lies Zion, IL, a sleepy city with a sordid history of faith healing, financial fraud, flat Eartherism... and figs? Read More...
Categories: Eccentrics & Prophecies, People & Places, Series 6
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For one week in January 1909, the Jersey Devil walked among us. Maybe. Read More...
Categories: Footsteps into the Unknown, Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Legendary Lands and Beasts, Myths & Legends, Series 6
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