The Internet Says it’s True

Mid-Week Mini: Bubble Wrap Was Invented for Your Walls

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the origin bubble wrap. 

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Silent Stride: Breaking Gender Barrier

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer made history as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. But it wasn’t without drama — a furious race official tried to drag her off the course in front of photographers. This episode dives into Switzer’s groundbreaking run, the earlier efforts of Bobbi Gibb, and the lasting impact they had on women’s sports worldwide. Then we play the quiz with Comedian and Storyteller Natasha Samreny. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: Wombats Poop Cubes

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about wombat poop.

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Coincidences: Lincoln Meets Kennedy

You’ve probably seen the list of spooky coincidences between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy — the elections, the assassins, the secretaries. But which of them are true, and which are myths? This week, we trace the origins of one of America’s favorite trivia lists and separate fact from fiction. Then we chat with Las Vegas Headlining Magician, Mat Franco! Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Mid-Week Mini: Jiffy is An Actual Unit of Time

In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the origin of the word "Jiffy" as it pertains to measuring time. 

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Native American Vengeance: Grass in His Mouth

In this episode we explore the chilling moment when a heartless comment—“let them eat grass”—became a spark that ignited a war. We trace the starvation, the politics, the desperate plea for help, and the grim vengeance that followed. This isn’t just history—it’s a powerful reminder of consequences, words, and human failure. We talk about Myrick, his involvement and demise, then we chat with Comedian Jonathan Burns. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy

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Operation Beaver Drop: Conservation in Freefall

In 1948, Idaho faced a strange wildlife problem: too many beavers in the wrong place. Their solution? Strap parachutes to them and drop them from planes. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre-but-true history of the Idaho Beaver Drop, one of the weirdest wildlife relocation stories ever. In this episode, we tell the story about Idaho's "Beaver Drop" program and then chat with Writer and Educator, Joe Janes. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy


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Fish Fraud: Chilean Sea Bass is a Lie

When you go to a restaurant and order Chilean Sea Bass, you're not getting what you think. It’s not Chilean, it’s not a bass, and the name was made up to help sell a fish no one wanted to eat. In this episode, we dive into the surprising marketing success of the Patagonian toothfish - from obscurity to fine dining stardom - and what happened when demand pushed the fish to the brink of collapse. Then we chat with Comedian Dan Wilbur.

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Frozen Legacy: The Battle Over Kasem’s Corpse

He was the voice of America’s Top 40 – but after Casey Kasem died, a bizarre battle broke out over his body. From courtrooms to Norway to Howard Stern’s radio show, the story gets stranger at every turn. This week on The Internet Says It’s True, we tell the story, then chat with Comedy Writer Jimmy Mak!

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Edgar Allan Poe and the Cabin Boy, Richard Parker - REWIND

Originally released October 10, 2022. When Edgar Allan Poe wrote his only novel in 1838, he included a grim story about a young cabin boy who was killed and eaten at sea so that other sailors could survive. 46 years later, an uncanny coincidence took place. This episode is all about the case of Richard Parker. We welcome back Comedian and Writer Jay Black to the show to play the quick quiz!

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