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Lesser Known People

Nov 26, 2024

Frane Selak: Proof that the Grim Reaper occasionally takes coffee breaks. Join us as we dive into the absurdly unbelievable life of the man who survived train wrecks, plane crashes, car explosions, and a bus plunge—only to win the lottery. Frane Selak’s life is the ultimate mix of bad luck and cosmic refunds, and...


Nov 19, 2024

The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars were less "scoops and sprinkles" and more "pints and punches." In 1980s Scotland, rival ice cream van operators turned their turf battles into a bizarre yet brutal underworld saga, dealing more in drugs and stolen goods than soft-serve cones. Picture Goodfellas with a Mr. Whippy...


Nov 11, 2024

In this episode, we’re diving into the story of Roselle, the guide dog with nerves of steel who led her human down 78 floors of the World Trade Center on September 11th. While everyone else was losing their minds, Roselle kept her cool, guided her human to safety, and set a new standard for “having it all...


Nov 5, 2024

Katherine Knight stands out as one of Australia’s most infamous figures—think Down Under's answer to Hannibal Lecter, but somehow even more unsettling.

Katherine was a butcher by trade, and when she wasn’t slicing meat at work, she was slicing up the hearts of anyone who dared to love her. Enter John Price, her...