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

Nowadays most people know the pirates depicted in fiction bear little resemblance to real-life, historical pirates. Few actually buried any treasure, and fewer still lived in secretive island hideouts -- however, in at least one case, the truth appears stranger than fiction. Join the guys as they explore the story of Nosy Boraha, the Pirate's Paradise. 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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  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!