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History's Oddest Corners

History's Oddest Corners

By: R Miller
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Step into the quirkiest side of the past! From beer floods to laughter epidemics, parrots swearing at presidents to armies losing wars against birds, History’s Oddest Corners uncovers the true stories so strange they sound like comedy sketches. Each episode blends real history with humor, vivid storytelling, and a wink at how wonderfully weird humanity can be.

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Episodes
  • Episode 11: Operation Cat Drop

    Episode 11: Operation Cat Drop
    Sep 28 2025

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    Today’s episode: Operation Cat Drop.
    Yes, the time the World Health Organization literally air-dropped cats into the jungles of Borneo.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 12: The Molassas Flood , a Sticky Disaster

    Episode 12: The Molassas Flood , a Sticky Disaster
    Sep 23 2025

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    Today’s story: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919.
    Yes, you heard right. An industrial disaster where the deadly weapon wasn’t dynamite, wasn’t gunpowder… but molasses.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 9: Roman Mouthwash: "When in Rome, Rinse with Pee”

    Episode 9: Roman Mouthwash: "When in Rome, Rinse with Pee”
    Sep 22 2025

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    Today’s episode: Roman Dental Hygiene.
    Yes, the time when the secret to a dazzling smile was… urine.

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    4 mins
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