Stuff You Missed in History Class

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SYMHC Classics: The Dark Legacy of Sea Monkeys May 16, 2020

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Dipping back to a 2015 episode. Despite all the fun cartoons on the packaging featuring tiny humanoid sea creatures having wacky fun and wearing clothes, Sea Monkeys are just brine shrimp. But the story of Sea Monkeys and their inventor is actually pretty surprising -- and quite dark.

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Bees and Grover Cleveland May 15, 2020

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Tracy and Holly talk about the charm of bees, and the strangely intriguing nature of Grover Cleveland's tumor surgery.

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Grover Cleveland’s Medical Secret May 13, 2020

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In 1893, President Grover Cleveland noticed a rough spot on the roof of his mouth. This turned into a medical situation and led to a daring surgery that was kept secret from the public for decades.

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A Brief History of Beekeeping May 11, 2020

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Beekeeping as you might think of it today, with square hives and and a beekeeper in a white suit with a big veiled hat, is a relatively recent invention. But beekeeping has existed for thousands of years, basically all over the world.

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SYMHC Classics: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry May 09, 2020

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This 2016 episode covers John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, which set out to create an armed revolution of emancipated slaves. Instead, it became a tipping point leading to the U.S. Civil War.

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Asoka and Catherine May 08, 2020

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Tracy and Holly talk about Asoka and connections to pop culture, and the revelations of Catherine the Great's devotion to the arts.

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Catherine the Great, Librettist May 06, 2020

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Catherine the Great is famous for many things. But one of her lesser-known areas of interest was opera. And she loved it as both audience and creator. She wrote a number of operas during her reign, many of which were comedic.

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Aśoka the Righteous May 04, 2020

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Aśoka ruled the Mauryan Empire on the Indian subcontinent in the third century BCE. He was a real person – and is also a legendary figure within Buddhism.

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SYMHC Classics: The Kentucky Derby's First 50 Years May 02, 2020

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This 2017 episode covered the beginnings of the Kentucky Derby. Since its inception, the Derby has become the nation's most famous and prestigious horse racing event.

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Emergency Medicine May 01, 2020

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Holly and Tracy talk about their relationships with emergency medicine and 9-1-1, as well as their appreciation for medical professionals.

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