The Internet Says it’s True

Michael Kent
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Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.

  1. Mid-Week Mini: Immortal Jellyfish

    4d ago ·  Bonus

    Mid-Week Mini: Immortal Jellyfish

    In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about Immortal Jellyfish. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

    4 min

  2. 6d ago

    Terror By Moonlight: The Tsavo Man-Eaters

    In 1898, workers building a railroad bridge in East Africa began disappearing during the night. Rumors spread that supernatural forces were stalking the camp, but the truth was terrifying enough: two lions had begun hunting humans. This week, Michael explores the true story of the Tsavo Man-Eaters, the months-long campaign of fear that threatened one of the British Empire's largest engineering projects, and the scientific mystery that still leaves researchers debating exactly why these lions turned to human prey. Then we play the Yap Yap Quiz with Comedian Jay Black! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

    1h 7m
  3. Mid-Week Mini: Victorian Hidden Mother Photography

    Jun 3 ·  Bonus

    Mid-Week Mini: Victorian Hidden Mother Photography

    In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the bizarre history of "Hidden Mother Photography." Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

    5 min

  4. Jun 1

    Australia’s Greatest Mystery: The Somerton Man

    A well-dressed man is found dead on an Australian beach with no identification, no known family, and a hidden scrap of paper reading “Tamám Shud” - “it is finished.” What followed became one of the strangest mysteries of the 20th century involving secret codes, missing labels, Cold War spy theories, and a question that haunted investigators for more than 70 years. This week, Michael Kent dives into the eerie true story of the Somerton Man. Then we play the Yap Yap Quiz with The Cosmic Romantics! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

    1h 1m
  5. Why Grape Doesn’t Taste Like Grapes

    May 27 ·  Bonus

    Why Grape Doesn’t Taste Like Grapes

    In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we learn why grape flavor doesn't taste like grapes. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

    3 min

  6. May 25

    American Heroes: A Memorial Day TISIT Digest

    To observe Memorial Day this year, we're running a digest of 4 American heroes.  Story #1: Peter Conover Hains was born before the Civil War and still wore a U.S. Army uniform in World War I. He fired one of the Civil War’s first naval shots, built ports and canals, and returned to active duty at age 77. His legacy spans over half a century of American warfare — and four generations of service.  Story #2: Billy Mitchell is often referred to as the Father of the United States Air Force. He was the first one to suggest that airplanes could be used to drop bombs on enemy naval ships. But a recent visit to a museum with my father illuminated a really bizarre fact: Billy Mitchell predicted the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 17 years before it happened. In this episode, we learn all about Billy Mitchell, military aviation history and his amazing prediction. Story #3: In 1976, a skirmish at the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea led to the brutal murders of two Americans. The skirmish began over the trimming of a tree. The result was the most expensive tree-trimming in history. America and South Korea returned to the tree with all of their military might in a show of force. In this episode, I'll tell you a story about the DMZ that you may have never heard. Story #4: Not many Americans know about the first black fighter pilot, Eugene Bullard. He was one of the most decorated War Heroes in France, fought in two world wars, was a spy, a jazz drummer, a boxer...and he was an American. In this episode, we explore the history of this amazing man. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

    44 min
  7. Mid-Week Mini: Sea Otters Holding Hands

    May 20 ·  Bonus

    Mid-Week Mini: Sea Otters Holding Hands

    In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we learn that Sea Otters hold hands. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

    3 min

  8. May 18

    Give Me My Makeup: The Labor Strike at Deir el-Medina

    Three thousand years ago, workers building royal tombs in ancient Egypt did something almost unthinkable - they went on strike. While history records their demands as delayed wages, and popular culture thinks it was all about depriving them of makeup, the full story reveals a deeper fight for dignity, identity, and the essentials of daily life. This episode explores the world’s first recorded labor strike and the surprising human details behind it. Then we yap yap with Shadowbox Live's Jimmy Mak! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

    42 min
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Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.

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  • Creator
    Michael Kent
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    319
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Internet Says it’s True

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