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 Witness the incredible true story of Joseph F. Smith, a Mormon teenager who showed incredible courage when faced with a gang of armed men in the Wild West. This story of bravery and calm in the face of death will inspire you.
Joseph F. Smith, LDS history, and teenage bravery come together in this true story of quiet courage. At 19, while crossing Southern California during a time of anti-Mormon violence, Joseph faced a gang of armed men. While others ran, he didn’t flinch. “Yes, siree. Dyed in the wool. True blue, through and through.” That one line said it all. But this moment was just the tip of a life forged by hardship—an orphan at 13, a missionary at 15, tested in the Sandwich Islands, and transformed by grit and faith. 

🧠 Quick Takeaway:
This An Ounce episode is about the kind of strength that doesn’t shout, but stands calmly.
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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro
01:17 – QUIET RESOLVE
02:32 – THE CRUCIBLE
04:17 – THE MOMENT OF COURAGE
06:50 – WHAT BECAME OF HIM
07:40 – An Ounce

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🎥 Watch More Stories from History:
👉 Think Fake News is New? Wild West Journalists Did it First – With Style!
https://youtu.be/pIrCZ5L8DJc
➡️ Teddy Roosevelt: Takes an Assassin’s Bullet – Then Finishes His Speech
https://youtu.be/oxiCHrs3V08
➡️ Why Didn’t They Smile in Old Photos?
https://youtu.be/l3xddLnkqME
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📚 References & Resources:
• Charles W. Nibley’s account of Joseph F. Smith's confrontation with armed men
Published in Improvement Era, January 1919, later referenced in multiple biographical retellings.
📍 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1972/08/joseph-f-smith-true-blue-through-and-through
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• Joseph F. Smith’s early letters and mission experience
Compilation of letters to his sister Martha Ann; insights into language struggles, personal conviction, and self-education.
📍 https://rsc.byu.edu/joseph-f-smith-reflections-man-his-times/personal-glimpses-joseph-f-smith-adolescent-prophet
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• Biographical overview from Doctrine and Covenants Central
Includes background on his orphaned youth, mission call, and leadership years.
📍 https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/people-of-the-dc/joseph-f-smith
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Firehouse Philosophy – Real stories and lessons from an exceptional life
📘 On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS
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🎵 Credits:
Music: Ukulele Beach by Doug Maxwell; Frog Kiss the peat and Come Along by Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz; In The Wild by National Sweetheart 
Illustrative and Background Visuals: iStock, Getty, and AI-generated via Meta 
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 Learn how to stop letting fear control your life with lessons from sheep. Discover how courage and character can lead to personal growth and transformation. This true story will inspire you to face your fears and create positive change in your life.

What can a 7-year-old chasing sheep teach us about managing fear? A humorous childhood memory opens the door to deeper truths about fear, courage, and growth. With stories from Apollo 13, Florence Nightingale, and quotes from Roosevelt, Churchill, and Plato. Explore how fear holds us back—and how to face it with purpose.

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00:00 Intro
00:12 The Boy and the Sheep
01:25 The Nature of Fear
02:59 Florence Nightingale
03:57 Everyday Fear
04:31 Fear Meets Focus – Apollo 13
05:32 Elenore Rosevelt and Winston Churchill
06:10 What Do We Do About Fear
07:26 An Ounce
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➡️True courage and pluck from a little tiny girl! - https://youtu.be/O8O6Hb6-veQ

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Online References:
1. Fear response in prey animals – https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/livestock-biosecurity/livestock-stress-and-capture-myopathy  
2. Neuroscience of fear – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5573739/  
3. Florence Nightingale bio – https://www.britannica.com/biography/Florence-Nightingale  
4. NASA Apollo 13 account – https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo13.html  
5. APA article on fear psychology – https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2013/fear  
6. Eleanor Roosevelt quote – https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/652-you-gain-strength-courage-and-confidence-by-every-experience-in  
7. Churchill quote source – https://winstonchurchill.org/resources/quotes/quotes-falsely-attributed-to-churchill/  
8. Bible verse (John 14:27) – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A27&version=KJV  
9. Plato quote attribution notes – https://quoteinvestigator.com/2015/10/03/dark-light/


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 **Ancient Egypt, Pepi II, longest reigning pharaoh, weird history, crumbling pyramids** 
This is the story of the 6-year-old king who ruled for 94 years… and maybe forgot to do anything. Sticky servants? Check. Bizarre letters? Absolutely. Pepi II’s absurdly long reign might’ve helped bring down the Old Kingdom—one slow, sandy crumble at a time. Hit play and get a taste of history that’s weird, real, and unforgettable.
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👉 WATCH NOW: So, what about that curse on Tut’s Tomb? Is it for real? - https://youtu.be/OL2-xHNCNh8

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Just how much history do we really have? And how much have we lost? -   https://youtu.be/Lpo8qTPBhg4

You might wish you didn’t know this about the origins of toothpaste! - https://youtu.be/wq_H-8_pKKI

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📜 1. Pepi II’s Long Reign & Historical Timeline
Source: The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt via Ancient.eu (World History Encyclopedia)
Covers: Pepi II's reign duration, accession at a young age, and the start of the First Intermediate Period.
URL:
https://www.worldhistory.org/Pepi_II/
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🏺 2. The Letter to Harkhuf (The Dancing Pygmy Story)
Source: The British Museum / Ancient Egypt: The Harkhuf Autobiography
Covers: Translation and context of Pepi II’s letter to his governor, requesting the safe return of the pygmy.
URL:
https://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/texts/harkhuf.htm
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🐝 3. The Honey-and-Flies Story (Anecdotal Reference)
Source: The Smithsonian Magazine – “Bizarre Ancient Facts”
Covers: While not confirmed by ancient sources, this modern article mentions the fly anecdote and how it’s been passed down.
URL:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ten-bizarre-facts-from-ancient-egypt-2318783/
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🏗️ 4. Pepi II’s Pyramid at Saqqara
Source: Digital Egypt for Universities – University College London
Covers: Dimensions, condition, and materials used in Pepi II’s pyramid.
URL:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt//saqqara/pyr_pepi2.html
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📉 5. Collapse of Central Authority and First Intermediate Period
Source: Khan Academy – Ancient Egyptian History: First Intermediate Period
Covers: How Pepi II’s long reign contributed to political decline and decentralization.
URL:
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/world-history-beginnings/ancient-egypt/a/the-first-intermediate-period

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Music: All music sourced from Cyberlinks Power Director 365 Ai music generator.
Images and Video from iStock, Getty, and generated with AI as noted in video.

0:00 Intro to Pepi the 2nd
1:03 Pepi Takes The Throne
1:44 Flies
2:36 Dancing Pigmy
3:16 Pepi’s Pyramid
4:22 Going No Where… Slow
5:10 Perspectives
5:49 An Ounce 

 Ever wondered why Van Gogh sliced off his ear? Prepare to uncover bizarre theories, humorous insights, and poignant reflections on mental health, and the mystery of what happened to that ear. Join us on a captivating journey that’s equal parts tragic, funny, and profoundly human.

🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE for more unbelievable history!

👉 Watch Now: You’ve been lied to. Check out these examples of some of histories biggest myths - https://youtu.be/JpHTMQV-XPQ
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A war in Americas past  you should know about – King Phillips War -   https://youtu.be/NEQkkM7Ohac

You might wish you didn’t know this about the history of toothpaste? - https://youtu.be/wq_H-8_pKKI

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➡️ You’ve been lied to. Check out these examples of some of histories biggest myths -  https://youtu.be/JpHTMQV-XPQ


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• Van Gogh Museum - Ear Incident Explanation
URL: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/art-and-stories/vincent-van-gogh-faq/why-did-vincent-van-gogh-cut-off-his-ear
(Provides a reliable overview and accepted historical narrative of Van Gogh's ear incident.)
• Van Gogh Letters - Letter from Van Gogh & Dr. Félix Rey
URL: https://vangoghletters.org/vg/letters/let728/letter.html
(Original source documenting Van Gogh’s condition post-incident, referencing his mental anguish and hospitalization.)
• Acta Oto-Laryngologica – Ménière's Disease Study
URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1843176/
(Research suggesting Van Gogh’s symptoms matched Ménière’s disease, providing a medical explanation for his actions.)
• Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) – Tinnitus & Ménière's Disease Analysis
URL: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/384960
(Medical analysis speculating Van Gogh's ear mutilation may have been related to severe tinnitus and Ménière’s disease.)
• Guardian - Recipient of Van Gogh's Ear
URL: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/jul/20/woman-who-received-van-goghs-ear-named-130-years-after-artist-cut-it-off
(Explains historical research identifying Gabrielle Berlatier, rather than Rachel, as the likely recipient of the ear.)
• Van Gogh Gallery Blog – Theories on Gauguin’s Role
URL: https://blog.vangoghgallery.com/index.php/en/2015/03/04/the-theories-of-vincent-van-goghs-ear/
(Offers insights into the theory suggesting Gauguin might have accidentally sliced off Van Gogh’s ear with a sword.)


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Images and video from Wikimedia Commons, Picryl, iStock, Getty, and generated with AI as noted in video. 

 History’s Craziest Failed Predictions: Why the Experts Got It Hilariously Wrong

Think you can predict the future? Think again! In this episode of An Ounce, we dive into history's biggest and funniest prediction fails. Discover why experts confidently declared airplanes impossible, dismissed the telephone, called personal computers pointless, and even predicted rock ‘n’ roll's quick demise.

History has never been so amusingly wrong!

🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE for more unbelievable history!

👉 Watch Now: You’ve been lied to. Check out these examples of some of histories biggest myths -  https://youtu.be/JpHTMQV-XPQ
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VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: 
Was there flight before the wrights? Find out here -   https://youtu.be/ujQF1QzqwKs

How come nobody smiled in those old timey photo’s? - https://youtu.be/l3xddLnkqME

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➡️ You’ve been lied to. Check out these examples of some of histories biggest myths -  https://youtu.be/JpHTMQV-XPQ


➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS 

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Inquiries: [email protected] 

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References & Sources:
• Simon Newcomb & Flight Prediction:
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum – "Simon Newcomb & Early Flight Predictions"
URL: https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/simon-newcomb-astronomer-skeptic
• Western Union & the Telephone (1876):
History Channel – "Alexander Graham Bell & the Telephone"
URL: https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/alexander-graham-bell
• Darryl Zanuck & Television Prediction (1946):
Britannica – "Television History & Impact"
URL: https://www.britannica.com/technology/television-technology
• Ken Olsen's Home Computer Prediction (1977):
CNN – "Ken Olsen's Famous Misquote about Home Computers"
URL: https://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/07/tech/innovation/computer-home-olsen-obit/index.html
• Michael Dell & Apple Prediction (1997):
CNBC – "Apple’s Rise after Dell’s Advice"
URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/23/apple-ceo-tim-cook-michael-dell-advice.html
• Clifford Stoll & Internet Prediction (1995):
Newsweek – "Clifford Stoll's Infamous 1995 Internet Prediction"
URL: https://www.newsweek.com/clifford-stoll-why-internet-will-fail-1995-329295
• Variety Magazine & Rock 'n' Roll (1955):
Rolling Stone – "Why Rock 'n' Roll Was Predicted to Fail"
URL: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/rock-n-roll-wont-last-infamous-predictions-1234608907/


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Music: All music sourced from Cyberlink’s, Power Director 365 music library.
Images and video from Wikimedia Commons, Picryl, iStock, Getty, and generated with AI as noted in video. 

 The Mandela Effect strikes again! Find out what's changing this time and test yourself on famous examples like Star Wars, KitKat, and Tinker Bell. Explore the theories of parallel universes and false memories in this mind-bending video!

NOTE: The images displayed in this video are the property of their respective copyright and trademark owners. They are used here under the doctrine of 'fair use' for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, or research. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended.


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👉 Watch Now: 
10 creepy coincidences: Was it really all just by chance? -  https://youtu.be/E5OPHlFVHQw
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VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: 
Watch this riveting true tale about a trail-blazer in a petticoat…  https://youtu.be/I9HFsK5YPs8

How come nobody smiled in those old timey photo’s? - https://youtu.be/l3xddLnkqME

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➡️ 10 creepy coincidences: Was it really all just by chance? -  https://youtu.be/E5OPHlFVHQw

➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS 

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🔍 Sources for the Mandela Effect Examples in This Episode
1. The Berenstain Bears – “Berenstein” vs. “Berenstain”
Many remember it as “Berenstein,” but it’s always been “Berenstain.”
📎 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/
2. The Monopoly Man’s Missing Monocle
He’s never had a monocle—despite what your memory says.
📎 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/585887/mandela-effect-examples
3. Darth Vader’s Line – “Luke, I am your father”
The real quote? “No, I am your father.”
📎 https://abc7.com/mandela-effect-false-memory-yougov-polling/12198338/
4. Disney Castle Intro – Was Tinkerbell There?
Nope! She never flew over the castle in the official intro.
📎 https://www.buzzfeed.com/christopherhudspeth/mandela-effect-examples
5. Fruit of the Loom Logo – Cornucopia or Not?
There was never a cornucopia in the logo—just the fruit.
📎 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/585887/mandela-effect-examples
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🧠 Debunking the Mandela Effect (Alternate Reality Theory)
Psychologists explain the Mandela Effect as a product of false memory—not parallel universes.
📎 https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/11/24/the-mandela-effect-a-psychologist-explains-collective-false-memories/


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Music: All music sourced from Cyberlink’s, Power Director 365 music library.
Images and video from Wikimedia Commons, Picryl, iStock, Getty, and generated with AI as noted in video. 

Artificial Intelligence (Ai) is hiring, firing, and making millions—but also failing spectacularly. Will #robots  replace you, or will plumbers outlast us all? Find out in this **hilarious deep dive into #ai  jobs!**👇 Find out the shocking truth about AI automation, weird new jobs, and the #future  of work!

🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE for more unbelievable history!

👉 Watch Now: 
 Check out these “Absurd (?) Inventions: It Didn’t Go Quite Like They Imagined” -  https://youtu.be/HqX4m6S2BSs
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VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: 
Watch this riveting true tale examining, “Who Really Flew First: Was there Flight before the Wrights?” https://youtu.be/ujQF1QzqwKs

These snacks have changed over the years. “Medicines You Never Knew Were Your Favorite Snacks!” - https://youtu.be/N_5-2CW4TPs

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➡️ Check out these “Absurd (?) Inventions: It Didn’t Go Quite Like They Imagined” -  https://youtu.be/HqX4m6S2BSs




➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS 

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Online References for this episode:
References:
1. Business Insider - McDonald's AI Drive-Thru Failures: https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-ai-drive-thru-glitches-2023-8
2. ABA Journal - ChatGPT Passing the Bar Exam: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/chatgpt-4-aces-the-bar-exam-what-does-that-mean-for-lawyers
3. The Verge - AI Influencers: https://www.theverge.com/2023/ai-influencers-brand-deals
4. TechCrunch - AI’s Failure to Replace Comedians: https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/01/ai-writers-arent-funny/
5. CNN - Why AI Can’t Replace Plumbers (Yet!): https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/business/ai-jobs-plumbing-electricians/index.html
6. Bloomberg - AI Prompt Engineers Making Big Money: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-18/ai-prompt-engineers-are-making-six-figures-heres-why


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Music: All music sourced from Cyberlink’s, Power Director 365 music library.
Images and video from iStock & Getty via Cyberlink. 

 They said WHAT?! These bizarre last words from history will leave you laughing, cringing, and questioning everything. Dying words can be profound… or just plain weird. From ironic to hilarious, here are history’s strangest final moments—Spaghetti-O’s included.🔍  . From shocking to hilarious, these are the last words of history’s most famous people. Some are wise, some are tragic, and some are just ridiculous!


🔥 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE for more unbelievable history!

👉 Watch Now: 
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VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: 
**Watch this riveting true tale about a trail-blazer in a petticoat…  https://youtu.be/I9HFsK5YPs8

**How come nobody smiled in those old timey photo’s? - https://youtu.be/l3xddLnkqME

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➡️ 10 creepy coincidences: Was it really all just by chance? -  https://youtu.be/E5OPHlFVHQw


➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS 

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Sitting still a person generates 100 watts of heat. What if you could use that (energy) to charge your cell phone? ~ Lonnie Johnson
You cannot look back and think what if. ~ John McGinn

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Online References for this episode:
1. General John Sedgwick: Reportedly said, "They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance," before being struck by enemy fire during the Civil War.
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sedgwick#Death

2. Karl Marx: When asked for his last words, he reportedly replied, "Last words are for those who haven't said enough."
URL: https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Karl_Marx
3. Oscar Wilde: Known for saying, "My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One or the other of us has to go," reflecting his wit even in his final moments.
URL: https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde

4. Voltaire: When urged by a priest to renounce Satan, he allegedly responded, "Now, now, my good man, this is no time for making enemies."
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltaire#Death_and_burial

5. Dominique Bouhours: A grammarian who reportedly said, "I am about to—or I am going to—die: either expression is correct."
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_Bouhours

6. Humphrey Bogart: His last words are often quoted as, "I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis."
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphrey_Bogart#Illness_and_death

7. Dylan Thomas: Known for saying, "I've had 18 straight whiskies… I think that's the record!" before his death.
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dylan_Thomas#Death

8. Joan Crawford: Upon hearing her housekeeper praying, she reportedly said, "Damn it! Don't you dare ask God to help me!"
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Crawford#Death

9. Vladimir Nabokov: His last words were, "A certain butterfly is already on the way," reflecting his passion for lepidopterology.
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Nabokov#Death

10. Victor Hugo: Reportedly said, "I see black light," during his final moments.
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Hugo#Death

11. Thomas J. Grasso: Before his execution, he complained, "I did not get my Spaghetti-O's, I got spaghetti. I want the press to know this."
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_J._Grasso


12. Anton Chekhov: His last words were, "I am dying. I haven't drunk champagne for a long time," after requesting a glass of champagne.
URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wik

 Uncover the truth behind history's biggest myths  - and truths you were never told before. Facts from Napoleon's height to the dancing plague. Prepare to be surprised! You've been lied to - find out the real stories here! There are truths that aren't true - and truths that have been hidden from you. 



👉 Watch Now: 
Unbelievable music composed by someone who never heard it ; but you have! -  https://youtu.be/XtPTcZuNKK0

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VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT: 
Watch this riveting true tale about a trailblazer in a petticoat…  https://youtu.be/I9HFsK5YPs8

You’ve probably never heard of this huge heist – the biggest in Canada's history. - https://youtu.be/SoIoHyOuCNI

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➡️ Unbelievable music composed by someone who never heard it ; but you have! -  https://youtu.be/XtPTcZuNKK0

➡️ Purchase my book, Firehouse Philosophy, on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Firehouse-Philosophy-Embers-Insight-Exceptional/dp/B0BJ58Q1FS 

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Online References for this episode:
1. Napoleon's Height:
• "Was Napoleon Really Short for His Era?" - E-Verse Radio
o https://www.e-VerseRadio.com/was-napoleon-really-short-for-his-era-did-vikings-really-have-those-ridiculous-horns-on-their-helmets-lets-look-at-some-historical-misconceptions/
2. Viking Helmets:
• "Dispelling Some Myths: Viking Horned Helmets" - Tastes Of History
o https://www.tastesofhistory.co.uk/post/dispelling-some-myths-viking-horned-helmets
3. Einstein's Academic Performance:
• "3 Myths Debunked at the Same Time!" - YouTube
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=traW2XbubTg
4. Salem Witch Trials:
• "Myths and Misconceptions: Uncovering the Truth about Napoleon's Height, Lemmings, the Space Pen, the Salem Witch Trials, and Other Things You Thought You Knew" - Odyssey Bookstore
o https://www.odysseybks.com/book/9781631584084
5. Best Man's Origin:
• "Bizarre origins of wedding traditions" - CNNedition.cnn.com
o https://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/27/wedding.traditions/index.htmledition.cnn.com
6. The Dancing Plague of 1518:
• "Dancing Plague of 1518" - Wikipedia
o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518
• "What Was the Dancing Plague of 1518?" - HISTORY
o https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518
• "Dancing Plague of 1518 | Facts & Theories" - Britannica
o https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518
7. The Year Without a Summer (1816):
• "The 5 Craziest Events in World History" - Medium
o https://medium.com/history-hub/the-5-craziest-events-in-world-history-bfc1f9fd37ee
8. The Great Molasses Flood (1919):
• "Great Molasses Flood" - Wikipedia
o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood
• "106 Years Ago Today, the Great Molasses Flood Sent Sticky Waves of Syrup Crashing Through Boston" - Food & Wine
https://www.foodandwine.com/great-molasses-flood-boston-8773840


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On October 14, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest at close range while campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But instead of collapsing, he told the crowd not to harm the shooter, checked for blood, and delivered a 90-minute speech—while still bleeding. 

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Online References for this episode: 

1.      Attempted Assassination of Theodore Roosevelt - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attempted_assassination_of_Theodore_Roosevelt 

2.      Bullet Speech - Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Learn-About-TR/TR-Encyclopedia/Events/The-Bullet-Speech.aspx 

3.      The Pocket Items That Saved the Life of Theodore Roosevelt - Library of Congress

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2019/07/the-pocket-items-that-saved-the-life-of-theodore-roosevelt/ 

4.      John Schrank - Theodore Roosevelt Center

https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Learn-About-TR/TR-Encyclopedia/Law-and-Justice/John-Flammang-Schrank.aspx 

5.      Theodore Roosevelt - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt 

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Music: All music sourced from Cyberlink’s, Power Director 365 music library.