An Ounce - For Your Consideration

 In this daily short episode, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about October 22, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
 
 Watch the weekly podcast at and the short daily episodes at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

Oct 20, 2024: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday 

In this daily short episode, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about October 20, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday
 
 Watch the weekly podcast at and the short daily episodes at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

 In this #short episode, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about October 21, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day.  #historytoday #shorts #facts

Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

 Is there more to the legendary giant Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe, than meets the eye? 

👉 Watch this amazing video about Nellie Bly https://youtu.be/I9HFsK5YPs8?si=epqtA_IgvCgtFjB_ 

VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: 
More Secrets about Moby Dick https://youtu.be/HxoUu2JLFTw?si=Ft7gJgAUBXhCBt9S 
Was Dr Jykle and Mr. Hyde a true story? https://youtu.be/xz7pvn5yrO4?si=6R-5asMkJuoadMfM 
Who was first in flight? Was it the Wrights? https://youtu.be/ujQF1QzqwKs?si=dxH2aYDh-AKv2Q5K 

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➡️ Watch this video about Nellie Bly https://youtu.be/I9HFsK5YPs8?si=epqtA_IgvCgtFjB_ 
➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS 

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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go." — Dr. Seuss 

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References for this episode: https://www.history.com/news/was-paul-bunyan-a-real-person https://paulbunyanscenicbyway.org/tall-tales/true-story-paul-bunyan-legend https://www.britannica.com/topic/Paul-Bunyan https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/paul-bunyan-am 

 Imagine navigating one of the most terrifying events in modern history without the ability to see the chaos unfolding around you. This was the reality for Michael Hingson, a blind man working in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. But he wasn't alone. By his side was Roselle, his faithful guide dog, who not only led him down 78 flights of stairs to safety but also inspired countless others with her bravery and unwavering calm in the face of disaster. This is more than just a story of survival—it's a powerful testament to the incredible bond between a man and his guide dog, and the extraordinary acts of heroism that can emerge in the darkest of times.

In this video, we'll delve into the harrowing moments of that fateful day, recounting how Roselle's keen instincts and unshakable loyalty helped save not only Michael's life but the lives of many others. Get ready to be inspired by a tale that proves courage comes in all forms, sometimes with four legs and a wagging tail.

Stay tuned as we unravel the story of Roselle, the guide dog who became a hero, and the man whose life she saved against all odds.

NOTE: Images in the video are stock images and are not of the actual characters Michael Hingson or Roselle.

References:
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/guide-dog-helped-blind-partner-escape-wtc/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/michael-hingson
https://www.news9live.com/knowledge/roselle-the-story-of-a-guide-dog-who-saved-her-blind-owner-and-others-during-911-terror-attack-2397937
https://allthatsinteresting.com/michael-hingson 

 In the vast tapestry of history, there are a few minds so extraordinary, so relentless in their pursuit of greatness, that they manage to leave an indelible mark on the world. But what happens when life, with all its cruelty, throws every conceivable obstacle in their path? 

Imagine a genius whose very essence was entwined with sound—only to have that gift mercilessly stripped away. This is the story of one such individual, a prodigious talent whose life was a symphony of struggles, yet whose legacy continues to resonate through the centuries. Join us as we unravel the untold tale of a man who, against all odds, composed some of the most beautiful music the world has ever known... in complete and utter silence.

This episode is a rewrite from an episode of An Ounce, originally released in 2019, titled Lewis and His Unfair Life.

Credits and Attributions 
• Production, narration, writing, and final editing by Jim Fugate
• Music: World's Sunrise, Fruits of Life by Jimena Contreras, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-lbj7q0jsY9gsGHoTTkmg 
• Music: Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven
• Photo: Stephen Hawking on 2 March 2012. elhombredenegro, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
• Photo: Albert Einstein, 1947. Photograph by Orren Jack Turner, Princeton, N.J. Modified with Photoshop by PM_Poon and later by Dantadd., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Photo: Nikola Tesla color. pulsepowernow.com, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons
• Photo: Marie Curie. Public Domain, but first time in color in 2020., CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
• Photo: Isaac Newton. Godfrey Kneller, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Photo: Ludwig van Beethoven. Older. Joseph Karl Stieler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Photo: Ludwig van Beethoven. Young. Joseph Willibrord Mahler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Video: Drill Instructor Gives Speech – United States Marine Corps Recruit Training. Sgt John C. Lamb, USMC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
• Image: Moses Strikes the Rock, c. 1896-1902, by James Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836-1902), at the Jewish Museum, New York. Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
• Additional images and videos through iStock and Getty by subscription, as well as images and visuals created by Jim Fugate. 

Full Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QePqq2LRRfc

Imagine a time before airplanes, before the Wright Brothers made history, and before Roswell became synonymous with UFOs. Now, picture the skies of 1897, where mysterious lights and eerie, cigar-shaped airships haunted the night, captivating the imaginations of thousands. Across America, from California to Chicago, reports flooded in of strange, seemingly impossible flying machines, stirring fear, wonder, and the inevitable question: what on earth—or beyond—were they? In this episode, we unravel the truth behind the bizarre wave of UFO sightings that gripped the nation decades before the world had even heard of flying saucers. Could this be America’s earliest brush with extraterrestrial visitors, or was something else at play? Buckle up, because this is a tale of mystery, imagination, and the power of belief that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the history of UFOs.

References:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_airship#The_airship_wave_of_1896-1897
https://daily.jstor.org/phantom-flying-machines/
https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1979UFOs.pdf
https://cdn.centerforinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/1990/01/22165233/p71.pdf 

 Imagine the most fearsome predator in the ocean—no, not a shark, but a legendary white whale with a temper to match its size. Now, picture a tale so harrowing it could only be inspired by a real-life leviathan. In this video, we’ll dive deep into the story behind Moby-Dick, the classic novel that wasn’t just spun from Melville’s imagination but from the true encounters with a very real and very angry whale named Mocha Dick. Stick around as we uncover how fact bled into fiction, creating one of the most enduring myths in literary history. By the end, you might just see Moby-Dick in a whole new light—or at least think twice before sailing the high seas!

Reference:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-true-life-horror-that-inspired-moby-dick-17576/
https://www.americanoceans.org/blog/was-moby-dick-a-real-whale/
https://www.history.com/news/was-there-a-real-moby-dick
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/mobydick.html#:~:text=Moby-Dick%3B%20or%2C%20The%20Whale%2C%20the%20allegorical%20novel%20about,great%20white%20whale%2C%20was%20based%20on%20real-life%20events. 

 Ever wondered what brushing your teeth was like centuries ago? Spoiler alert: it wasn't minty fresh! In this video, we take you on a bizarre journey through the history of toothpaste, from the gritty concoctions of Ancient Egypt to the spicy mixtures of medieval Europe. Discover the shocking ingredients that our ancestors used to keep their smiles (sort of) clean, including everything from crushed bones and oyster shells to burnt toast and even—brace yourself—urine. If you think modern toothpaste is weird, wait until you hear what people used to brush with in the past. You’ll never look at your toothbrush the same way again!

References:
1. [Medievalists.net - Five Medieval Toothpaste Recipes](https://www.medievalists.net/2016/01/five-medieval-toothpaste-recipes/)
2. [Little Smiles of Delaware - The History of Toothpaste](https://littlesmilesofdelaware.com/blog/history-toothpaste#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20observed%20that,their%20teeth%20and%20gums%20with)
3. [A Tooth - How Toothpaste Has Evolved](https://atooth.com/how-toothpaste-has-evolved-from-ancient-greece-to-modern-times%EF%BF%BC/)
4. [Local Food Connect - Making Your Own Charcoal Toothpaste](https://localfoodconnect.org.au/community-gardening/making-your-own-charcoal-toothpaste/) 

 🎉 Ever wondered what makes Winnie the Pooh and his friends so relatable? 🎉 In this eye-opening video, we dive deep into the Hundred Acre Wood to uncover the hidden personality types behind your favorite characters. 🐻🐰🐷 Whether you're a lifelong fan or just curious about what makes these beloved characters tick, you'll discover surprising connections between their charming quirks and real-life personality traits. From Pooh's laid-back nature to Eeyore's lovable pessimism, we explore how these characters represent different aspects of the human experience. 🌟

👉 Join us on this nostalgic journey and see Winnie the Pooh like never before! Whether you're a fan of psychology, literature, or just love a good story, this video will give you a fresh perspective on these timeless tales. Don’t miss out – hit play and uncover the secret personalities of the Hundred Acre Wood! 🌳✨


Reference and addition info:
https://www.supersummary.com/winnie-the-pooh/major-character-analysis/
https://www.countdowntomagic.com/winnie-the-pooh-characters-mental-disorders/