History's Oddest Corners
Step into the quirkiest side of the past! From beer floods to laughter epidemics, parrots swearing at presidents to armies losing wars against birds, History’s Oddest Corners uncovers the true stories so strange they sound like comedy sketches. Each episode blends real history with humor, vivid storytelling, and a wink at how wonderfully weird humanity can be.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
History's Oddest Corners
Latest Episodes
Episode 11: Operation Cat Drop
Today’s episode: Operation Cat Drop.Yes, the time the World Health Organization literally air-dropped cats into the jungles of Borneo.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Episode 12: The Molassas Flood , a Sticky Disaster
Today’s story: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919.Yes, you heard right. An industrial disaster where the deadly weapon wasn’t dynamite, wasn’t gunpowder… but molasses.
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Episode 12
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4:52
Episode 9: Roman Mouthwash: "When in Rome, Rinse with Pee”
Today’s episode: Roman Dental Hygiene. Yes, the time when the secret to a dazzling smile was… urine.
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Episode 9
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