The Internet Says it’s True

By: Michael Kent
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  • Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.
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Episodes
  • The Cincinnati Zoo’s Darkest Exhibit: Native Americans on Display

    The Cincinnati Zoo’s Darkest Exhibit: Native Americans on Display
    May 5 2025

    In 1896, Native Americans were put on public display at the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a fabricated "village" exhibit. It wasn't just Cincinnati—similar human exhibitions took place around the world, reinforcing damaging stereotypes. But how did these events happen, and why do their impacts still linger today? This week, we dig into one of the most shocking forgotten chapters of American history. Then we chat with Grammy-Winning Musician and Michael's college buddy, Josh Quillen.

    Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589

    Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

    For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals
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    54 mins
  • The Lufthansa Heist: Millions Stolen, Millions Missing

    The Lufthansa Heist: Millions Stolen, Millions Missing
    Apr 28 2025

    In 1978, a group of mobsters pulled off the largest cash robbery in American history — and thought they’d gotten away clean.But almost immediately, the heist started to unravel in the bloodiest way possible. Millions disappeared. Bodies started piling up. This is the unbelievable true story of the Lufthansa Heist. In this episode, we tell the whole story, then play the quiz with Rob The Balloon Guy Balchunas!

    Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589

    Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

    For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals
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    36 mins
  • Painless Parker and the Bucket of Teeth

    Painless Parker and the Bucket of Teeth
    Apr 21 2025

    He pulled teeth in the middle of the street while a marching band played behind him. He claimed to make dentistry painless—and got sued for saying so. But instead of backing down, he built a dental empire and changed his name to beat the system. This is the bizarre true story of the man who turned dentistry into a circus: Painless Parker.

    Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589

    Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

    For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals
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    15 mins

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