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Afsnit: 699
Gns. varighed: 1T 9M
Sprog: Engelsk
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Kategori: Historie

Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.

Episodes

Doorbells (Entry 372.LU0207)In which comedian Lisa Lane and John revisit late 20th-century nostalgia, and what technology has done to the delicate art of knocking on strangers’ doors. Certificate #12881
706|1T 17M
General Mills (Entry 520.GE0615)In which comedian and writer Alex Falcone discusses weather balloons, broken arrows, and the most general of mills. Certificate #35593.
705|1T 9M
Nolan Bushnell (Entry 167.MA1323)In which an Atari founder turns borrowed ideas into a gaming empire, makes a killing, and launches Rick Rat’s Pizza—guided by Futureling Keli Boucher. Certificate #48560.
704|1T 35M
The Cabinet of Doom (Entry 171.JE0814)In which Bob Crawford, author of America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick and bass player for The Avett Brothers, waxes on William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and an unfortunately named Peacemaker. Certificate #34343.
703|1T 5M
The World's Largest Drum (Entry 144.CO0807)In which giant university marching drums, mythic African war drums, and even a Salvadoran bronze masterpiece take center stage — guided by Futureling Natalie Hudson. Certificate #31992.
702|1T 10M
The Filibuster War (Entry 468.RE0602)In which Futureling Hugh Scott unpacks the saga of drifter, doctor, and self-declared president William Walker. Certificate #28903
701|57M
"Champagne" in New Mexico (Entry 205.DA0201)In which Futureling Katie Tarara uncovers the surprising rise of a symbol of French celebration in the American Southwest. Certificate #31308
700|1T 12M
The Pyramid of North Dakota (Entry 1014.IS1901)In which a lonely concrete pyramid in North Dakota uncovers the story of America’s ambitious—and short-lived—Cold War missile defense system, with guest Michael Milner. Certificate #1502
699|1T 15M
Worcester Sauce (Entry 1442.NU1150)In which comedian Saul Henry discusses the global reach of Worcestershire sauce and regional British accents. Certificate #37300.
698|47M
Eurowesterns (Entry 431.EZ0902)In which Futureling Robert educates John about Germany's all-time best-selling author—and fraudster—Karl May. Special appearance by Einstein. Certificate #23821.
697|1T 4M

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