The Rest of the Story: Revisited | Paul Harvey - LaunchPod Media

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Local Unemployed Girl's Fight Against Starvation | Barbra Streisand Dec 15, 2022

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Venture with Paul Harvey to a gay bar in New York where history was made. A woman sits nervously, awaiting her turn in the spotlight. The winner of the bar's singing contest would get a desirable cash prize with food on the side. Who is the singer and how did she find herself in this situation? Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbra_Streisand

Taming the Lion and Wowing Crowds | Barbra Streisand Dec 14, 2022

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A desperate actress on the edge of starvation was entered into a local bar's singing competition by her friend. She was so uncomfortable and unsure of her abilities. She closed her eyes and hoped for death on the spot to end her misery. The woman, someone you might know, was shocked when she won. Who was she? Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbra_Streisand

Once Considered "Boring," Hurdling Toward Stardom | Poor Plain Joan Dec 13, 2022

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"She's so plain...so boring," crowds grumbled as they emptied the stands, leaving Plain Joan alone and embarrassed on the stage. She vowed to never sing again in that town as the memory haunted her throughout her career. If only the people in the crowd knew who she would become and the success she was bound for in that fateful summer concert in 1969. Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbra_Streisand

Secret Factory Hidden in Italy | What on Earth were they making? Dec 12, 2022

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A mysterious factory was producing something no one was allowed to see except for a select few workers. What were they making in there? Atomic weapons? Futuristic cars? After all, Italy's leading automotive designer was involved in something scandalous inside the plant. The answer might surprise you. Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barilla_(company)

Beating Olympians at Their Own Games | Babe Didrickson Dec 11, 2022

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The crowds watched in amazement as one athlete broke world record after world record. Something like this had never been accomplished before! Who was this athlete and why did they stand out? Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Didrikson_Zaharias

Escaping Death and Saving His Own Life | Babe Ruth's Horrifying Childhood Dec 10, 2022

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This was Paul Harvey's first examination of a story about child abuse. Young Georgie lived a life of neglect, belonging nowhere and to no one. Little did he know what his life had in store. Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do | Selling Babe Ruth Collection Dec 09, 2022

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He loved wheeling and dealing and was known as a celebrator of life. Harry was the owner of a very valuable collection and decided to sell his most prize possessions to fund his theatrical interests. Just what was it and why was it so sought after? Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth

The Funding of Balmoral Castle | Queen Victoria's Dreams Came True Dec 08, 2022

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"A cold, hollow conclusion to a cold, hollow life." John died as one of the richest men in the town, yet no one knew of his riches. In fact, they all remembered him as tattered, grumpy old man. His riches were left for a woman whom he had never met. Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balmoral_Castle

The Trauma of Kidnapping | Bald Eagle Buddy Dec 07, 2022

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Buddy is a reminder to us all that each of us has a place in the world. He was kidnapped at a very young age and because of a particular experience, he was traumatized at the sight of animals for the rest of his life. Tune in for the rest of the story!

Watch Your Head! | Baby Ruth Candy Dropping From the Sky Dec 06, 2022

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The air over Pittsburg, PA was filled with the groans of airplane engines, warning onlookers of what was to come. As the planes rose higher, suddenly their doors opened and thousands of parachutes tumbled through the air. What did these parachutes contain and why were they coming to PA? Tune in for the rest of the story!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Ruth

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