As the clocks struck noon on February 18, 1944, the citizens of Amiens, France, heard an ominous rumbling in the air and the crackling of anti-aircraft guns. Suddenly, from a blustery, overcast sky burst a flight of British de Havilland Mosquito light bombers. Roaring along at treetop level, the aircraft followed the long, straight Avenue de la Défence Passi ... Show More
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Was the First Jet Plane Really Flown in 1910?
In October 1910, the city of Paris played host to a historic event: the Second International Aeronautical Exhibition, a grand showcase of the very latest in aviation technology. To the average visitor, the rickety canvas-and-wire flying machines lining the halls of the Grand Pala ... Show More
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What would REALLY Happen to You if You Were Exposed to the Vacuum of Space Without a Space Suit?
In the climax of the groundbreaking 1968 science fiction film 2001: a Space Odyssey, astronaut Dave Bowman, the sole survivor of an ill-fated mission to Jupiter, finds himself locked out of his spacecraft by the psychotic computer HAL-9000. Though temporarily safe inside his EVA ... Show More
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OSPod Episode 23: Romans, Stars, and Food For Days (Feat. Tasting History)
<p>Max Miller of Tasting History joins Red, Blue, and Indigo for a hungry hungry episode! We talk Romans, we talk constellations, and we talk a wholeee lot of food. Ever wanted a prophecy for your coffee? How about a menu for your next historical gala? Find all that and more in t ... Show More
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OSPod Episode 103: Gilding the Nile, Ancient Precursors, and Sleepy Red!
<p>We look back to what came before and check out some shiny shiny pyramids in this week's OSPod! Plus! How we would enrich the enclosures of modern archaeologists, best marshmallow practices, and Red is a sleepy little guy!</p><p>Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches o ... Show More
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189.2 - To Tip or Not to Tip? Cultural Curiosities with Liz
Welcome back to the second part of our chat about cultural curiosities! This episode is jam-packed with our thoughts on tipping, splitting the bill on first dates (a.k.a. “going Dutch”), personal space, how to handle food in someone’s teeth, and so much more! Hope you enjoy it! W ... Show More
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OSPod Episode 126: Ostracism, Superman, and Red and Blue Geographically Aligned!
From ancient ostracisms to modern cinematic heroes, this Overly Sarcastic Podcast has it all! Plus! The inaugural menu of Dark Lunch, cursed hairstyle ideas, and much much more! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English re ... Show More
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