There are known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. But there are also unknown knowns. We are a secret society devoted to unearthing and sharing this forgotten knowledge. In podcast form.
Our episodes are self-contained and can be listened to in any order, but if you want to know what we're all about, start with our first episode, "Strange Stories, Amazing Facts."
Sometimes the best category is no category at all.
A fun night out at the theater featuring ethnic jokes, slapstick violence, a sappy moral, three tons of feminine pulchritude, and a dead cat. Read More...
Categories: Bonus Episodes, Entertainment & Media, Wild Card
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In honor of our latest episode, #7 has graciously decided to share some photos of the best pressed pennies in her collection! Read More...
Categories: Man's Amazing Inventions, Supplement, Wild Card
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It's the only souvenir option that makes cents - or rather, is made from cents. A brief history of the pressed penny, squished penny, or elongated coin! Read More...
Categories: Man's Amazing Inventions, Series 5, Wild Card
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The idea that color has healing power is a relatively modern (and utterly fallacious) one. We discuss its development through the 19th and 20th centuries. Read More...
Categories: Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Series 5, Wild Card
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When a man fights a cactus, you probably don't expect the cactus to win. Read More...
Categories: Series 3, Wild Card, Wonders of the Natural World
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In 1923, a plane flew over downtown Pittsburgh, dropped Baby Ruth candy bars on the crowd below, and caused widespread panic... or did it? Read More...
Categories: Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Series 3, Wild Card
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