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    Ungeniused

    Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia and sharing knowledge you’ll (probably) never be able to use in real life. Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.

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    Latest Episodes:
    34: Project Pluto Oct 11, 2017
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    In 1957, the U.S. Air Force started a project to build a nuclear-powered missile that would rain down radiation and atomic bombs as it screamed overhead, just above the treetops.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UNGENIUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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    Links and Show Notes:

    Project Pluto - Wikipedia
    Ramjet - Wikipedia
    Project Pluto - Air & Space Magazine
    33: The Yellow Fleet Sep 27, 2017
    Show notes

    From 1967 to 1975, over a dozen cargo ships were stranded in the Suez Canal after the Six-Day War. Crews on these ships created a small civilization that lasted until the Canal was cleared and they could be towed home.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Yellow Fleet - Wikipedia
    Six-Day War - Wikipedia
    Great Bitter Lake - Wikipedia
    Ungeniused #8: The Principality of Sealand - Relay FM
    32: Numbers Stations Sep 13, 2017
    Show notes

    A numbers station is a shortwave radio station characterized by broadcasts of formatted numbers, which are believed to be addressed to intelligence officers operating in foreign countries.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Numbers station - Wikipedia
    The Conet Project - Wikipedia
    One-time pad - Wikipedia
    Lincolnshire Poacher (numbers station) - Wikipedia
    Cherry Ripe (numbers station) - Wikipedia
    Cuban Five - Wikipedia
    Membership - Relay FM
    31: Exploding Lakes Aug 16, 2017
    Show notes

    While only observed twice, limnic eruptions are both terrifying and deadly.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UNGENIUSED.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Limnic eruption - Wikipedia
    Lake Monoun - Wikipedia
    Lake Nyos disaster - Wikipedia
    Lake Kivu - Wikipedia
    30: Bat Bombs, Bird-Guided Missiles and More Aug 02, 2017
    Show notes

    All of these topics are terrible.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UNGENIUSED’

    Links and Show Notes:

    Bat bomb - Wikipedia
    Project Pigeon - Wikipedia
    Explosive rat - Wikipedia
    29: Going Over Niagara Falls Jul 19, 2017
    Show notes

    Many people have gone over Niagara Falls in things like barrels and giant rubber balls. You shouldn't try it.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UNGENIUSED.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Niagara Falls - Wikipedia
    List of objects that have gone over Niagara Falls - Wikipedia
    Annie Edson Taylor - Wikipedia
    28: The Sodder Children Disappearance Jul 05, 2017
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    Christmas Eve 1945 brought tragedy to the home of the Sodder family. A fire leveled their home, and four children disappeared, with little evidence left that they perished in the flames.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Sodder children disappearance - Wikipedia
    27: The Oak Island Mystery Jun 21, 2017
    Show notes

    For centuries, treasure hunters have been digging up a tiny island off the coast of Nova Scotia in search of a pirate treasure. The thing is, there is very little evidence of it actually existing.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Oak Island - Wikipedia
    Oak Island mystery - Wikipedia
    William Kidd - Wikipedia
    26: The Texas City Disasters Jun 07, 2017
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    The port city of Texas City, Texas has witnessed not one, but two, explosive accidents over the last century. With hundreds dead and even more injured, this city has seen more than its fair share of disasters.

    This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:

    • Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘UNGENIUSED’

    Links and Show Notes:

    Texas City, Texas - Wikipedia
    Texas City disaster - Wikipedia
    Texas City Refinery explosion - Wikipedia
    25: Three Unusual Sports May 24, 2017
    Show notes

    Things like basketball and football are so mainstream. Maybe it's time to stand out as at athlete in a more unique sport.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Racewalking - Wikipedia
    Yes, race walking is an Olympic sport. Here’s how it works. - YouTube
    Joggling - Wikipedia
    Zorbing - Wikipedia
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