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May 2025
37m 40s

The “World's Greatest” Episode

Hyperfixed & Radiotopia
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This week: Kyle has a medal that was awarded to his great great great Grandfather over a century ago. Was it awarded by a shadowy secret society? We investigate. THE FRONT OF THE MEDAL THE BACK OF THE MEDAL Link to Andrew J. Seymour's book "The World's Greatest" For Premium Hyperfixed listeners, we included some supplementary research material, photos and news clippings. If you'd like to see them, or if you'd simply like to support independent journalists, you can beome a premium subscriber below! https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/join
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