Floyd Collins was a natural-born caver who met a terrible fate, becoming stuck underground where no one could get him loose. His unlucky, slowly unfolding plight also turned out to be one of the first national media sensations of the 20th century.

Floyd Collins was a natural-born caver who met a terrible fate, becoming stuck underground where no one could get him loose. His unlucky, slowly unfolding plight also turned out to be one of the first national media sensations of the 20th century.

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The Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins

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Back when cars were a brand new thing, before people even knew they'd stick around, two men and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York. This classic episode has their story.

Back when cars were a brand new thing, before people even knew they'd stick around, two men and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York. This classic episode has their story.

Selects: The First Road Trip

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Eleanor Roosevelt was something else. We can't get into it here, but just wait until you listen to this episode.

Eleanor Roosevelt was something else. We can't get into it here, but just wait until you listen to this episode.

Eleanor Roosevelt: Best First Lady

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Now that it’s been 250 years since America split from England, we figure enough time has passed that we can finally learn the difference between the UK, Great Britain, and  the British Isles.

Now that it&rsquo;s been 250 years since America split from England, we figure enough time has passed that we can finally learn the difference between the UK, Great Britain, and &nbsp;the British Isles.

Short Stuff: Great Britain

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