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Have you ever wondered why we knock on wood to prevent bad luck or cross your finger to conjure good luck?  We are going to give you all the history in this episode!

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Sergeant Stubby...America's first service dog was a pitbull mix who wandered into a military drill training during World War 1.  Sergeant Stubby, after learning to salute, worked up the ranks earning sergeant for his brave and courageous acts while serving in the trenches in France.

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Oh, those lefties!  Did you know they were bad luck, evil, working for the devil, untrustworthy, common criminals, but great entertainment with their backwards fight techniques?  Neither did we, but those ancient civilizations were absolutely sure of it!  Hear all about their feelings of 13% of the population who predominantly use the not right hand in this episode.

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Henrietta Bowers Duterte...Henrietta used her successful funeral business to assist other black Americans to freedom from slavery.  Join us for the incredible story of how she overcame heartache and used her success to assist others.

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We all know if you spill salt, you take pinch of it and throw it over your left shoulder...but why?  Find out in this episode the history and reasons behind the superstition!  Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!  

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Honoring our dead loved ones has been a tradition since the ancient times.  Our modern Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War.  Find out the history of Memorial Day, flowers on graves, and other traditions in this episode.  Please like, comment, and subscribe!

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Kady Brownell...shortly after they wed, her husband left to fight for the Union Army in the Civil War. Kady was determined to fight by his side.  Find out the story of the only officially enlisted woman in Union Army. 

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All cultures have had rituals and practices of honoring their dead.  Find out where many of the customs we practice today come from and the superstition that started them in this episode.  Be sure to like and subscribe!

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Vinnie Ream was a talented sculptor, the first woman and youngest person to receive a commission from the federal government.  But that first commission came with some scandalous accusations.  Let us know what you think, was she the asshole?

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How did a pope start the superstition of black cats?  Which cultures revered them?  find out in this episode!  Be sure to like, leave a comment and subscribe!

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