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Who'd A Thunk It?

From Historical figures to new Technologies, "Who'd A Thunk It? " is just me presenting what I've learned after some light research on things I find fascinating, This is my adult Show-&-Tell.
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Episodes

10 Cent Beer Night: An Almost Tragedy

The Cleveland Indians Baseball team tried a promotion stunt of offering 12oz Stroh's Beer at just 10 cents a pop, because it's Ohio.

Mar 12, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Galapagos Goat Wars

Man introduces goats to islands - Goats eat everything on the islands - The Islands' other species start to starve - Man sets out to eradicate all goats on the island

Feb 28, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Great Emu Wars

In the 1930's the Australian Government decided to wage war against one of the continent's most exotic species indigenous to the land. Learn why and who won on this episode about THE GREAT EMU WARS!

Feb 21, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Cogito Ergo Sum

Cogito, ergo sum is a Latin philosophical proposition by René Descartes, a 17th Century French Philosopher. It is usually translated into English as "I think, therefore I am," an empowering idea in the extreme.

Feb 13, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Truman Show Delusion

In 1998 Jim Carrey starred in a movie that convinced some people they were the star of their very own Reality TV Show. More than just a movie, the Truman Show Delusion is now something being discussed during Psychiatrist appointments.

Feb 07, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 3

The Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg

The Baron Roman Ungern-Sternberg is one of my favorite characters of the 20th Century. Involved in 3 separate major wars, the Baron fought for the Russians, conquered the Mongolian capital, and was shrouded in mystery. He is known by some as the last Kahn of Mongolia, a reincarnated God of War, and blessed by the Dalai Lama as a patron Saint of War.

Jan 24, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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