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Idaho was the first state to slap a slogan on a license plate, “Idaho Potatoes,” which may not seem like a big deal, but it turns out this idea would end up having outsized consequences, and not just for Idaho. Because what started in one state would soon spread. And when it did, ... Show More

The strange history of a punctuation mark that makes writing feel human, and why people now think it proves the opposite. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visi ... Show More

This is the sixth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article III, which establishes the judicial branch, alongside New York Times chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ ... Show More

Franklin lives in a hot, sunny beach town where it never, ever snows. That is, until a wish on his grandparents' magic snowglobe turns his home into a winter wonderland! Can Franklin restore sunshine to Sandyville... before the whole town is buried in the blizzard?Be the first to ... Show More

If you’ve been listening to LeVar's new podcast Sound Detectives, you know there's something irresistible about a missing sound. That’s why we teamed up with our friends at 99% Invisible to tell the story of the first music streaming service, a 200-ton instrument called the Telha ... Show More

Following the epic crossover between MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries and Redacted: Declassified Mysteries, hosted by Luke Lamana, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes where the line between medical mystery and dark conspiracy becomes blurred.In September 2007, a meteor str ... Show More

Stories in this episode:- Haunted Mansion in Cape May, by Maggie- Nightmare Nobody, by Jane- Calming Presence, by Archie- Strange Things That Have Happened in My House, by MorganSubmissions: stories@oddtrails.comListen ad-free and support the show by heading over to our Patreon! ... Show More

Welcome to a new series where we share a bonus story to help get you through that midweek slump. This is a story from a listener named Mav-o-Tav. The story you've heard this week was narrated and produced with the permission of its respective author. Let's Not Meet: A True Horror ... Show More

Stories in this episode:- The Creepy Dorm, by Anonymous- My Dad's Story, by Emma- Visitors in My Room, by Rachael- Darkness on the Lake, by Sam- The Ghost That Lives Under the Stairs, by Crow- The Floating Light in Front of My Car, by LisaSubmissions: stories@oddtrails.comListen ... Show More

<p>In the aftermath of a right-wing coup in 2009, Honduras invested in several new clean energy projects, including a hydroelectric dam on a river sacred to the local indigenous population. When activist Berta Cáceras opposed the project, she had no idea how powerful the forces b ... Show More

<p>In the summer of 1910, a severe drought turned Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene National Forest into a tinderbox. Spot fires cropped up around the mining towns of Wallace and Avery and it was the job of forest rangers like Ed Pulaski to put them out. But when a massive windstorm swept th ... Show More

Stories in this episode:- Tornado Dreams, by Ranna- Shadowpeople in Singapore, by Amokdor- Night Visitor, by Rachelle- Trouble in Connecticut, by Jason- The House On The Creek, by ioletsgo12345- Cowboy Ghost, by Emily- My Dad's House, by ElleSubmissions: stories@oddtrails.comList ... Show More

Welcome to a new series where we share a bonus story to help get you through that midweek slump. This is a story from a listener named Andy. The story you've heard this week was narrated and produced with the permission of its respective author. Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podc ... Show More