Charlie Brown’s TV Neighbors Gave Him Rocks For Halloween, But Real People Sent Him Candy

Halloween didn't turn out so great for the title character of “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” But that led viewers to do something nice for him afterward.

By |2024-12-02T09:00:47-05:00October 31, 2024|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , |

Gertrude Ederle Set A Record For Swimming The English Channel, And She Did It In A Thunderstorm

Today in 1926, American Gertrude Ederle swam from France to England, a record-setting crossing of the English Channel she made in stormy weather!

By |2024-12-07T20:34:01-05:00August 6, 2024|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , , |

This Doll From The 18th Century May Be One Of The First Computers

World Doll Day is tomorrow. And while the world has lots of amazing and well-loved dolls, there aren’t many like the 18th Century automata known as The Writer. 

By |2024-12-14T11:06:37-05:00June 9, 2023|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |
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