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Turning Point

The Way I See It | Dr. Mark Foley History Inspiration WWII

At 7:50 AM on June 4, 1942, an air group commander named Wade McClusky made one decision — a 90-degree left turn over the open Pacific — and historians mark that moment as the turning point of the entire Pacific War. Dr. Mark Foley uses that story to explore something closer to home: the turning points that define our own lives. At 35, successful by every outward measure and privately miserable, Foley received a question from a trusted friend that changed the direction of everything that followed. If your life is moving but the direction doesn’t feel right, this one is worth your time.

With the Director of the FBI, the Head of the IRA, and…the Brighton Bomber

I Was There | Andy Andrews History

Have you ever wondered if our society has “crossed the rubicon?” Do you ever watch the news and have thoughts of “all downhill from here?” Is there a concept or principle we don’t understand…something we can do that has been overlooked? I believe the answer is “yes,” and I WAS THERE the day a story of bombs, lies, and espionage came together in a way that changed my life.

Warning Labels

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews History

Just unloaded from the content barge, a long awaited, short video by Andy Andrews that actually needs a Warning Label…one that should say: Warning! This Betcha Didn’t Know about Warning Labels is extremely funny!

Alexander Graham Bell

Betcha Didn't Know | History Leslie Anne Tarabella

Yes, he invented the telephone, but do you know what else Alexander Graham Bell did? Once, he actually set a record for speed on water! Join Leslie Anne Tarabella with a fun and fact filled ride from the Betcha Didn’t Know dock!

The Antarctic Snow Cruiser

Betcha Didn't Know | Armon J. Newton History

What weighed 75,000 pounds, could only move backwards, and had an airplane on top? America’s Snow Cruiser, of course! The story ends in Antarctica during World War II. Here’s how it all began…!

The End of World War II?

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews History WWII

History officially ended one of the world’s greatest conflicts in 1945… or did it? Decades later, far from the headlines, a soldier was still living as if the war had never stopped. In this Betcha Didn’t Know, you’ll discover how a mission, a jungle, and an unwavering belief kept one man fighting long after the rest of the world moved on.

The Art of Heists

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews Art History

Betcha Didn’t Know that a painting once stole the spotlight from the Olympics! In this episode, Andy Andrews reveals the jaw-dropping story of how Edvard Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream, was snatched right out of Norway’s National Museum on the very day the Winter Olympics kicked off in Lillehammer. With an unsecured window, outdated cameras, and a guard more focused on coffee than security, the scene was set for an audacious theft. Learn how this daring heist grabbed more global headlines than the Olympic opening ceremonies and dive into the murky world of art crime, where masterpieces vanish and resurface in the strangest ways. This tale is no brushstroke of luck – it’s a masterpiece of mischief!

Da Vinci’s To-Do Lists

Betcha Didn't Know | Emily Isbell History Math Science

Leonardo Da Vinci is known as one of history’s greatest minds. Ever wonder what he thought about on a daily basis? Join Emily Isbell on the Betcha Didn’t Know Dock and examine some of Da Vinci’s “To Do Lists” to find out!

Einstein’s Brain

Betcha Didn't Know | Andy Andrews History Math Science

Would you believe Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen and went missing for 40 years—only to turn up after traveling across the U.S. in a Tupperware container? Find out the history and final resting places (yes, that’s two) of the brain belonging to one of the smartest men in history.