The pursuit of education often overrides distance, finances, and personal comfort, reflecting a universal desire for intellectual growth and a brighter future. Although education can have a transformative power, the students in today's story may have learned something they were not expecting.

This is A Surprising Lesson.

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https://www.nairaland.com/3518800/how-68-university-students-realized

Research & Writing: Marie White

Theme music: Caleb Dugger

Special thanks to: Mel Black

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On todays episode, we talk about someone or better some thing that did a very heroic act in it’s short young life

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https://lettersofnote.com/2010/05/25/for-heavens-sake-stop-it/FOR HEAVENS SAKE STOP IT – Letters of Note

https://www.si.edu/object/cher-ami%3Anmah_425415Cher Ami | Smithsonian Institution

What would you do if you had a calling but it would require you to go against everything you believe is right? In today’s story, we will walk through one man’s terrifying journey and the moral convictions that, although noble, didn’t make it any easier.

Research & Writing: Marie White

Theme music: Caleb Dugger

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Desmond Doss: The Real Story

Desmond Doss ' Biography

Hacksaw Ridge vs the True Story of Desmond Doss, Medal of Honor

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Desmond Doss - Wikipedia

On todays episode we talk about the 1993 flood and the surprising case that came to light

Research, Writing, and Editing by Mel Black

Original Music by Caleb Dugger

Special Thanks to Marie White

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https://www.weather.gov/lsx/1993_floodThe Great Flood of 1993

https://archive.ph/2007.07.10-073935/http://www.courttv.com/archive/trials/flood/Court TV Online - Missouri v. James Scott

https://youtu.be/oBziM470rE0?si=hvLC9lSwP-OHrZ-h

https://youtu.be/HhxyqEv0KQ4?si=4UX6sKfh57jZYTUw

https://youtu.be/iso600FewaQ?si=JS4lkNrsXaNg2ylR

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damned_to_EternityDamned to Eternity - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Scott_(criminal)James Scott (criminal) - Wikipedia

https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/title-xxxviii/chapter-574/section-574-080/Missouri Revised Statutes § 574.080 (2024) - Causing catastrophe — definitions — penalty. :: 2024 Missouri Revised Statutes :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/mo-court-of-appeals/1323068.htmlSTATE v. SCOTT (1997) | FindLaw

https://www.nps.gov/places/flood-of-1993-marker.htm

https://missouriindependent.com/2023/07/28/great-flood-of-1993-remains-a-vivid-memory-for-those-who-experienced-the-long-running-disaster/Great Flood of 1993 remains a vivid memory for those who experienced the long-running disaster • Missouri Independent

When a dad took his sons to see their favorite baseball team, I don’t think he knew how this day at the ballpark would impact them or the team. This is Jim Rice’s story.

Research & Writing: Marie White

Theme music: Caleb Dugger

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https://mrnussbaum.com/jim-rice-saves-a-life-article

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/08/09/Bostons-Dave-Stapleton-said-his-hitting-was-affected-after/1918397713600/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Rice

https://news.ncsu.edu/2022/09/jonathan-keane/

On Todays Episode, we discuss drift whales and how some places handle them

Research, Writing, and Editing by Mel Black

Original Music by Caleb Dugger

Special Thanks to Marie White

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https://gradesfixer.com/free-essay-examples/descriptive-writing-the-beach/#:~:text=The%20beach%20is%20a%20place,is%20both%20invigorating%20and%20calming.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drift_whaleDrift whale - Wikipedia

https://wildlifeflorida.org/whales-beach/Why Do Whales Beach Themselves? - Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/environment/2024/01/31/dead-north-atlantic-right-whale-marthas-vineyard-cape-cod-ifaw/72404138007/What happens when a dead whale washes up on a Cape or Islands beach?

https://www.registerguard.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/11/11/50th-anniversary-exploding-whale/6245804002/The 50th anniversary of the exploding whale

http://www.offbeatoregon.com/H001_ExplodWhale.htmlThe truth about the legendary exploding whale of Florence, Oregon

http://xpatmatt.com/the-tale-of-the-exploding-whale/The Tale of the Exploding Whale

In today's episode, I’m going to tell you a story and you get to decide whose side you are on. This is Zachary Stein’s story.

Research & Writing: Marie White

Theme music: Caleb Dugger

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SourcesLifeguard Will Have Felony Charge Removed| Aquatics International Magazine

Lifeguard From New Canaan Gets Probation For Chelsea Piers Near Drowning | New Canaan Daily Voice

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Lifeguard gets probation for Chelsea Piers near-drowning

Lifeguard SAVES Kid From Drowning, GETS ARRESTED FOR IT??

On Todays Episode, Tune in for a journey through history, innovation, and the surprising twist that left an entire nation in awe.

Research, Writing, & Editing: Mel Black

Theme music: Caleb Dugger

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⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beheading_of_John_the_Baptist⁠

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