The world has seen a lot of weird investment bubbles in its time, but few of them rival the fever that gripped the world in the 90s after Beanie Babies took off. Let’s visit this strange chapter in toy history together.

The world has seen a lot of weird investment bubbles in its time, but few of them rival the fever that gripped the world in the 90s after Beanie Babies took off. Let’s visit this strange chapter in toy history together.

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

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Beanie Babies: Reigning Toy Craze Champion

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In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh sit and converse on the simple, elegant chopstick.

In this classic episode, Chuck and Josh sit and converse on the simple, elegant chopstick.

Selects: Chopsticks > Forks

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When a 9.2 quake shoook Alaska in 1964 it was the 2nd largest earthquake ever recorded. This is that story.

When a 9.2 quake shoook Alaska in 1964 it was the 2nd largest earthquake ever recorded. This is that story.

Alaska Earthquake of 1964

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Those are three words you probably never thought you’d see together. And the true story is just as interesting as it sounds.

Those are three words you probably never thought you&rsquo;d see together. And the true story is just as interesting as it sounds.

Short Stuff: Toronto Clown Riot

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Beanie Babies: Reigning Toy Craze Champion

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