31 episodes
Mistakes Were Made Chicago Bacon
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- History
Two friends learn about mistakes made in history. From over zealous submarine captains to some of the luckiest idiots in human history.
Hosted by Robert Bacon and Micahel Day
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30 - Mao Zedong
This week we learn about Mao Zedong and his weird obsession with mangos and murder.
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29 - The Winter War Sniper
In 1939 Russia invaded Finland in what's called The Winter War. During the war a sniper from Finland, Simo Häyhä, was able to kill hundreds of Russians.
More here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simo_H%C3%A4yh%C3%A4 -
28 - Franz Ferdinand
This week we learn about the legend of Franz Ferdinand and his cartoon bombs.
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27 - Alaska
In 1867 America bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Some opponents called it "Seward's Folly" after Secretary of State William H. Seward. Turns out it was a pretty great investment.
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26 - The Berlin Wall
Building a wall dividing a city. Can't see how this will be a mistake.