Did You Know?
Welcome to Did You Know?, the podcast that uncovers remarkable, lesser-known stories that challenge what we think we know. DISCLAIMER: Some elements of this podcast may include AI-generated content, such as cover thumbnail images, show descriptions and some background audio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we unravel the shocking true story of America’s only known instance of a sitting congressman killing another in a duel. In 1838, as partisan tensions raged in Washington, Rep. William Graves of Kentucky fatally shot Rep. Jonathan Cilley of Maine on the dueling grounds of Bladensburg, Maryland. Discover how political rivalries, press scandals, and the 19th-century code of honor spiraled into tragedy—and how...
In this episode, we uncover the fascinating true story of Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, two brothers who went from working together in their mother’s laundry room to founding rival global brands: Adidas and Puma. Their bitter feud not only split their hometown of Herzogenaurach, Germany, but also sparked a decades-long rivalry that shaped the modern sportswear industry. Discover how their personal conflicts, World War II tensi...
Welcome to Did You Know — where history's forgotten truths come alive, and the smallest twists lead to the biggest turns.
Today’s episode is about silence — and the extraordinary power hidden inside it. Imagine a boy, labeled as defective, incapable of learning, and unlikely to succeed. Now imagine that same boy growing into one of the most influential voices of ...
Did you know that the single largest loss of life in U.S. Navy history not caused by combat happened in 1918—and that it remains unsolved to this day?
The USS Cyclops was a massive naval cargo ship, a collier, designed to carry coal and other heavy materials to support the growing power of the United States Navy. She was 542 feet long, 65 feet wide, and capable of...
Really, how can the '70s be five decades in the past?
It's just not possible that the era ruled by bell-bottom jeans and 8-track cassettes was half a century ago. For those of us who lived through it—and survived t...
A number of high-pro...
Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. His early life was full of uncertainty and struggle. He fai...
Let’s rewind to the 1870s. The Procter & Gamble Company, founded in Cincinnati by a candle maker and a...
In this episode, we’re crunching into the crispy, salty origin of one of America’s favorite snacks — the potato chip. It’s the story of how one man’s frustration with a customer led to the birth of a billion-dollar industry.
Let’s set the scene. The year is 1853. The place...
Welcome to our podcast where surprising truths from history are served up fresh in every episode.
Today, we unwrap the real story behind one of the most iconic faces in fast food: Colonel Harland Sanders. You know the white suit, the string tie, the goatee. But did you know the Colonel didn’t find success until his 60s? His journey is one of grit, ...
The plan was ambitious. The vessel was The Pearl, a modest two-masted sailing ship. Its goal was deceptively simple: sail from Washington, D.C., down the Potomac River, up the Chesapeake Bay, and ultimately reach f...
The horror film released in 1973 not only terrified moviegoers but also deeply influenced religion, cinema, and culture in America and beyond? That film was The Exorcist, and its legacy reaches far beyond the screen.
The Exorcist was adapted from William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name, which itself was inspired by the alleged real-life exorcism of...
Meet Micajah and Wiley Harpe—two men so brutal, even their fellow outlaws were terrified of them. Known as Big Harpe and Little Harpe, these two left a trail of death and fear across Kentucky and Tennessee during the early years of the United States.
The Har...
Welcome to our podcast that dives into the strange, the surprising, and the often-overlooked stories that reshape the way we see the world.
Today’s tale is one of wealth, grief, and ghostly obsession. We’re talking about the mysterious Winchester Mystery House — a sprawling, maze-like mansion in California, built not from blueprints, but from fear... an...
Welcome to Did You Know? — the podcast that dives deep into the lesser-known corners of history, shedding new light on the people and events you thought you knew.
Today, we uncover the surprising spiritual journey of one of the most famous names in art. You’ve likely seen his bold brush strokes and swirling skies, but you may not know that before he pain...
Welcome to Did You Know? — the podcast that digs up the hidden, quirky, and often surprising backstories that change the way we see the people and events we thought we knew.
Today, we take a wild ride — quite literally — with a man you probably remember from your history books. He wasn’t just a war hero or a world leader. He was also... a speed demon. Buckle up, because ...
Welcome back to Did You Know — where untold stories become unforgettable.
Today, we’re diving into the life of a young man who walked away from college, stared down failure, and rewrote the rules of innovation. His name? Steve Jobs. You may know him as the co-founder of Apple — but the road he took to get there was anything but straight.
Did you know that one of the boldest acts of the American Revolutionary War was carried out by a sixteen-year-old girl on horseback, who rode twice as far as Paul Revere? Her name was Sybil Ludington, and though her story isn't in most school textbooks, her midnight ride stands as a testament to youthful bravery in the face of war.
It was the eveni...
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