Useless Information Podcast

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The Gimli Glider - UI Podcast #005 Feb 01, 2008

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The true story of a Boeing 767 that ran out of fuel at 41,000 feet and lost total power. With no airport within gliding range, find out how these courageous pilots dealt with this frightening life or death situation. Also, do you know which celebrity Nobel Prize physicist Max Born was the grandfather of?

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Titanic - The Unsinkable Violet Jessop - Podcast #004 Jan 31, 2008

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The incredible true story of the unsinkable Violet Jessop and her survival of the collisions of the three sister ships - Olympic, Titanic, Britannic. The story that the movie should have been based on. Also, can you name the group that had the most #2 songs on the Billboard Pop Chart?

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Bath School Massacre - Podcast #003 Jan 29, 2008

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While most people know about the massacre at Columbine, few realize that the deadliest act of US school violence occurred in Bath, Michigan in 1927. Listen to this fascinating story to find out the who, what, and why... Also, learn about some famous valedictorians.

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Bat Bombs — The Other Secret Weapon — Podcast #002 Jan 28, 2008

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The fascinating true story of the development by the US government of incendiary bombs carried by living bats during World War II. One can't help but wonder if WWII would have ended differently if this weapon had been used. Also learn why a circle has 360 degrees in it.

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Useless Information Podcast - Introduction - #001 Jan 27, 2008

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An introductory podcast that that tells you a bit about what the Useless Information Podcast is all about.

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