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<p>Sometimes you have to build up to a curious situation. And sometimes, the curiosity arrives when it all comes tumbling down.</p> <p><strong>Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book&nbsp;<a href="https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/cabinet-of-curiosities/">by clicking ... Show More

<p>Some curiosities are big and dramatic, and some are tiny. Together, though, today's stories are sure to bring you wonder</p> <p><strong>Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book&nbsp;<a href="https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/cabinet-of-curiosities/">by clicking her ... Show More

<p>Two tales of big ambition becoming big trouble. Enjoy this tour through some of history's most curious stories.</p> <p><strong>Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book&nbsp;<a href="https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/cabinet-of-curiosities/">by clicking here</a>&nbs ... Show More

A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Tell us what stories you'd like to hear at 1-888-SECRET-0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In today's episode, Chuck and Josh dive into the wonderful history of the public house. So pull up a stool, grab a pint and have a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>We get a lot of requests for topics that are very interesting, but for which there's very little information. In some cases, those people or events may have never existed. Here's a collection of six such tales.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://w ... Show More

The strange thing about the story of the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre is that it didn't happen. Yet the story lives on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>What is folklore? Turns out it's just about anything you can think of that's shared by more than two people. Art, literature, stories, dance, music, traditions, even those family heirlooms qualify. Turns out folklore is pretty neat. Learn all about it in this classic episode.< ... Show More

<p>Assine o Café Brasil em <a href="https://canalcafebrasil.com.br">https://canalcafebrasil.com.br</a> </p> <p>Há tempos eu digo que saímos da Sociedade da Informação para entrar na Sociedade das Narrativas. Nela, não ganha quem conta a melhor história. Ganha quem conta melhor qu ... Show More

Diaries have been around for a long time. There are many famous ones, and tens of millions that will never see the light of day. Learn about the history and benefits of journaling today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The story of a man who loved his mother. Too much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.