Curator 135

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I've failed at teaching my children the benefit of having a strong work ethic, opting to do the chores myself so they'll be done the way I like them done. 

That's what led me to researching the types of horrible, dangerous jobs that kids from four-years-old to sixteen did in previous centuries. 

How were people okay with kids spending 12 hours a day in coal mines or crammed into chimneys? What sorts of dangers did they face? And who would help put an end to it? 

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Warning: The content within this episode may be disturbing to younger listeners.

Elmer McCurdy failed miserably at being an outlaw. He made a much bigger impact on people after he died. 

Find out how the 31-year-old train robber became a nationwide sensation after being gunned down by sheriffs in a hayshed. From wanted posters to carnival sideshows, this is the crazy life and crazier death of Elmer McCurdy. 

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In Episode 11, Nathan discusses the current common school drills before taking a look at what things were like in the 1950's under threat of nuclear war. It may have been a scary time but at least they had mascots and fun videos to watch. 

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It's reported that nearly 600,000 people are reported missing every year. That's over 1,600 a day. While many of those reports end up cancelled, too many don't and in some cases those loved ones are never heard from again.  

Curator #135 was reminded of a missing person's case in his hometown of Livonia, MI in 1994 involving a 4-year-old boy named D'Wan Sims. The case has never been solved and the boy, never found. 

This inspired him to look into cases where someone known, in the public eye, goes missing. 

Listen to the stories of Barbara Newhall Follett, Jim Sullivan and John Brisker. 

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In this episode, Curator #135 takes a look at superstitions. Where they come from, which countries have the wackiest ones and why do South Koreans fear ceiling fans... How did the car game of 'Padiddle' lead to his own weird OCD superstition?  

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With the help of his rusty red Dodge Shadow Time Machine, Curator #135 takes a trip back in time to the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair. He'll see some of the worlds top minds, witness the launching of new products and unveiling of life changing inventions. All while possibly being stalked by one of our countries most infamous serial killers, H.H. Holmes.  

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Dive in to the exciting history of Nathan and his stuffed best friend, Clemy.  Who created stuffed animals? Why are they important? What kind of adventures have you had with your own stuffed animals. From Germany, to Teddy Roosevelt and the Worlds fair to a small town in Minnesota. Let's learn together. 

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Valentine's Day has came and went. Good riddance cries the Sourpuss. Why do we have Valentine's Day? How did it begin? When did we start only caring about how much money we spend on gifts. Join Curator #135 as he heads back to Ancient Rome for some beheadings, pagan rituals and goat hide slapping!

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Travel back to the golden age of radio when the only form of at home entertainment came courtesy of the AM dial. 

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Nathan is a huge fan of anything having to do with the undead. Join him on an adventure to find out who we have to thank for bringing zombies to life.

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