Over the course of many years there have been many different jobs and industries that have disappeared. Some of these used to dominate in their time but now are little more than a footnote in history. But how did that happen? Well lets explore!
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The Cook Who Lived: 60 Hours Trapped 100 Feet Underwater
Want to enter the giveaway? Check out my merch here! On the morning of May 26, 2013, a tugboat sank 30 meters to the seabed off the coast of Nigeria…and one man lived through it all. When the Jascon-4 capsized in the Bight of Benin, eleven of its twelve crew members died. But s ... Show More
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Sep 21
The Most Laidback Dictator in History
Normally when one describes a dictator they will talk about murder, violence, oppression, coups, but not usually willingly giving up power. The dictator of Seychelles is perhaps one of the most rare examples of exactly that in history. This is his story and how the Seychelles bec ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Jobs that don’t exist anymore
As times change, so do jobs, and careers that once were common can go extinct! Join Joy and co-host Amirah as they head to the world famous “This Used to be a Career Fair.” There, you’ll hear about knocker uppers, switchboard operators, ornamental hermits and other unique jobs th ... Show More
26m 59s
Dec 2024
Jobs that don’t exist anymore
As times change, so do jobs, and careers that once were common can go extinct! Join Joy and co-host Amirah as they head to the world famous “This Used to be a Career Fair.” There, you’ll hear about knocker uppers, switchboard operators, ornamental hermits and other unique jobs th ... Show More
29m 44s
May 2022
Whatever Happened to "Thou"?
877. In an age when eels were sometimes used as currency and castles pierced the sky, “thou” was all the rage. But over time, it disappeared from use. Where did it go? And will it ever make a comeback?This week, we're sharing an episode of Curious State, a brand new podcast from ... Show More
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Feb 2016
(Approximately) 10 Things That Vanished Mysteriously
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