We have two stories of weird historical events resulting human negligence. Brenton recounts the unhinged organization of the 1904 Olympic Marathon, which would sound exactly like a "Wacky Races" episode if it wasn't real. Then Emily recounts the Molasses Massacre & how 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooded Boston.

1904 Olympics: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-1904-olympic-marathon-may-have-been-the-strangest-ever-14910747/
https://www.avclub.com/the-1904-olympic-marathon-was-the-worst-race-ever-run-1842740808

Great Molasses Flood References: https://www.history.com/news/the-great-molasses-flood-of-1919 

Have you ever found yourself in a different time period? Or see an unknown animal emerge from a lake? We believe you! Emily travels over to Liverpool for accounts of people suddenly slipping back in time. Then Brenton recounts Adirondack legend Champ and the many sightings over the years.

Liverpool Time Slips References: https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Liverpool-Time-Slips-The-True-Story-Of-Mysterious-Occurences-In-Bold-Street

Champ References: https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champ
https://books.google.com/books?id=OkdqCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA59#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1648547&page=1
https://asa.scitation.org/doi/10.1121/1.3384449
https://skepticalinquirer.org/2013/05/new-information-surfaces-on-worlds-best-lake-monster-photo-raising-question/ 

With the world being a lot this week, we found a couple positive stories to bring to the table this week. Brenton covers New Year's traditions and the origins of New Year's Resolutions. Then Emily takes us to Scotland to discuss the Findhorn Foundation, an eco-village that's recognized by the UN for its sustainability.

New Year's References: https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions
https://www.cnet.com/health/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions-and-celebrations/
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/new-years-resolutions-history
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/when-did-new-years-resolutions-start

Findhorn Foundation: https://www.findhorn.org/ 

We've got stories of two cities; one that turned into a police state and one that literally sank into the ocean. Emily details the history of pirate haven Port Royal, how it earned it's moniker of the most "vile" city, and why it suddenly sank into the Caribbean. Then Brenton recounts the days leading to the protest of the 1968 Democratic National Convention and the ensuing media circus when Chicago tried to charge 8 protestors with intent to incite violence.

Port Royal: https://www.natgeotv.com/int/drain-the-sunken-pirate-city/videos/doomsday-at-port-royal 

Chicago 7: https://www.britannica.com/event/Chicago-Seven-law-case
https://www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/the-chicago-seven-go-on-trial
https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/vietnam-war/chicago-seven-1
https://www.npr.org/2020/11/18/936164085/author-says-the-chicago-7-trial-reflected-all-the-conflicts-in-america 

We remember an important scientific observatory and learn about ancient Irish Neolithic monuments. Brenton remembers the Arecibo Observatory, which collapsed this December, and its important contributions to Astronomical studies. Then Emily discusses Newgrange an Irish monument that is flocked to every Solstice with unknown origins.

Arecibo References:

https://www.space.com/20984-arecibo-observatory.html
https://defector.com/arecibo-goes-dark/
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03421-y
https://theconversation.com/arecibo-telescopes-fall-is-indicative-of-global-divide-around-funding-science-infrastructure-151734

Newgrange Referenes:
https://www.ancient.eu/Newgrange/

On this week's extra long "The Audacity of Men" cast, Emily covers the harrowing life of Zelda Fitzgerald, how her work was stolen by her husband F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the gaslighting and abuse that led to her hospitalization. Then Brenton details the Patty Hearst kidnapping, covering the timeline of the events and wider political conscious that would motivate someone to political action.

Zelda Fitzgerald References:

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/29/zelda-fitgerald-scott-film-tv
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zelda-wasnt-crazy_b_3268211
http://www.pbs.org/kteh/amstorytellers/bios.html
https://www.vogue.com/article/zelda-fitzgerald-birthday

Patty Hearst References:

https://time.com/4501670/bombings-of-america-burrough/
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/guerrilla-timeline-guerrilla-taking-patty-hearst/
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/07/opinions/patty-hearst-kidnapping-toobin-opinion/index.html
https://www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/patty-hearst-kidnapped
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/guerrilla-rise-and-fall-symbionese-liberation-army/ 

We have many grievances to file and all of them are about land both terrestrial and interstellar. Brenton discusses the weird legal loophole of Yellowstone's "Zone of Death," how it was discovered and the general shrug of indifference towards correcting it. Then Emily opens a complaint with the IAU over Pluto's demotion, while also detailing facts about our former ninth planet.

Zone of Death References:
https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/can-get-away-with-crime-in-yellowstone.htm
https://www.vox.com/2014/5/22/5738756/you-can-kill-someone-in-a-section-of-yellowstone-and-get-away-scot
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/yellowstones-zone-of-death

Pluto References:
https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/astronomy/item/why-is-pluto-no-longer-a-planet/#:~:text=The%20International%20Astronomical%20Union%20
https://www.space.com/why-pluto-is-not-a-planet.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/24/world/pluto-no-longer-planet-space-scn/index.html

We take a deep "dive" into one of the most infamous murder cases of the 2000's and the history of going over Horseshoe Falls. Emily brings us the details on Meredith Kercher's murder, Amanda Knox's subsequent arrest, & the media portrayal around her trial. Then Brenton pulls the history of stuntmen going over Niagara Falls, starting with the brave Annie Taylor Edison in 1901.

Amanda Knox References:
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/amanda-knox
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29071255
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-25984238
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-21937829 

Niagara Falls References:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-barrel-ride-down-niagara-falls
https://www.niagarafallslive.com/daredevils_of_niagara_falls.htm
https://time.com/5623489/man-survives-niagara-falls/

Two very notable British celebrities known for two very different things. First Brenton discusses the life of Aleister Crowley, his occult practices and the ethics behind his sect Thelema. Then Emily examines Princess Diana's fatal car crash and some theories about what might have actually caused it.

Crowley References: https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-37329
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aleister-Crowley
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/the-great-beast-666-who-was-aleister-crowley

Princess Diana References: https://occult-world.com/diana-princess-of-wales/

The stars have aligned and we somehow both arrived at separate stories about apathy. First Emily discusses the cautionary tale of Grafton, New Hampshire, which started as a Libertarian "Freedom Project" and ended turning the town's bears against them. Then Brenton looks into the Parrothead subculture, what it means  to live Jimmy Buffet's lifestyle, and his enormous wealth & business ventures.