As we all know, the story of George Washington Carver started with the peanut. Except it didn't...the peanut bit was more in the middle and there are other, more interesting, bits around it. Like kidnapping, a lot of science, and something about Congress.

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Once upon a time, there was a creature called The Noid. Then things got super weird in the tangible, real-world crime department...and not because pizza destruction was illegal in the 80's.

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This week we put on our armchair detective hats and go wading into a case with so many twists and turns they're optioning it for a ride at Knott's Berry Farm. There's mystery, intrigue, and a man with so many red flags that we're surprised anyone even spoke to him.

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You know that thing where you think you know a story and then it turns out it's a long dark rabbit hole with no chance of return? Thankfully the ladies took a trip down that rabbit hole for you and found a story that is less about ghosts and more about a sextuple homicide and a lot of legal issues.

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This week we venture to the Fairytale Theater to hear a thrilling tale of enchantresses, true love, and salads you'd sell your firstborn for.

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Very rarely do you hear "and then there was a coup" and think "damn, good for her." Yet here we are with the tale of Catherine the Great and her most excellent (for the time) reign of Russia. And yes...we'll cover that thing with a horse. Pervert.

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In part two of what is apparently a series on flatbreads around the world, the ladies take a hard look at Mexico's most popular food...the taco. There's talk of tortillas, Aztec civilization, some science bits, and yes, that no good pile of crap, Cortez.

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If you've ever been to a sleepover or even just existed in an American middle school, you know all about the weird demonic ritual girls were doing in their bathroom. But where did it come from?

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