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The Ridiculous History of Atlanta's Street Names

OK, folks: yes, Ben, Noel and Max are well aware of Atlanta's bizarre habit of naming every other street 'Peachtree' something-or-other. But did you know this city also has multiple streets with completely different names depending on the neighborhood? The boys discover the answer, which is both ridiculous... and chilling. 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!