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Selects: Operation Mincemeat: How A Corpse Fooled the Nazis

In World War II, a secret department of British 'corkscrew thinkers' hatched a plan to use the cadaver of an unclaimed homeless man to turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor. It worked. Listen to this classic episode as Josh and Chuck take you through the real life tale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  The Cajun Navy: Heroes or Liability?

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  Short Stuff: Color Psychology

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  Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan: Miracle is Right

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  The Magnificent Golden Gate Bridge

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  Short Stuff: Magic 8 Ball

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  The Charge of the Light Brigade

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  Selects: The Truth Behind Cage-Free and Free-Range

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  The Ballad of Biggie and Tupac

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  Short Stuff: The S7VEN Deadly Sins

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  Keeping Time

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  Selects: BPD: The Worst Disorder or Not a Disorder at All?

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  Data Centers: Can't Live With Em, Can't Live Without Em

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  Short Stuff: Did a vampire legend help win the Cold War?

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  Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone

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  Selects: How Forgiveness Works