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CLASSIC: History's Weirdest Flexes, Part Two

While the phrase 'weird flex' may be relatively recent, it turns out that this phenomenon is as old as human civilization. Join the guys with special guests Miles and Jack from The Daily Zeitgeist as they explore some of the strangest (and most petty) flexes in human history in the conclusion of this two-part episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Ridiculously Inspiring Story of Free Public Restrooms, Part Two: The R…

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  The Ridiculously Inspiring Story of Free Public Restrooms, Part One: Every…

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  CLASSIC: The Rise and Fall of Local Scrip: Alternative Currencies of the G…

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  The Kingdom of Callaway: That Time One Missouri County (Sort Of, Maybe) Be…

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  The Ridiculous History of Saturday Morning Cartoons, Part Two: The Fall of…

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  CLASSIC: The Attack of the Japanese Balloon Bombs

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  The Ridiculous History of Saturday Morning Cartoons, Part One: A Golden Age

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  People Used to Do Very Weird Drugs, Part One: Broomsticks, Sailors and Vik…

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  CLASSIC: Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Hoax

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  Berserkers: Violent Viking Villains, Unverified

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  Did Knights Really Wear Suits of Armor?

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  CLASSIC: Nosy Boraha: The Pirate's Paradise (And Cemetery)

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  The Outlaw Origins of NASCAR: From Moonshine to Racing

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  The Real Johnny Appleseed was SUPER WEIRD (and Pretty Cool)

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  CLASSIC: How the Black Death Came To Norway On A Ghost Ship

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  Germans, Sausages and Dachshunds: Oh, My!