In the 1970s, a boyband was dubbed the next Beatles because of the fan fervor they generated. You’ve probably never heard of them today.  Did the heightened public reaction actually hurt their career?

The table game Dungeons & Dragons has been popular among a small subculture of people for decades.  In recent years gameplay has soared, even increasing 30% during the pandemic. What is so attractive about this game? We bring in an expert to help us make sense of it all.

On a hillside in England is a 180 ft. chalk drawing of a giant. A naked giant. Where did it come from? After centuries of mystery, researchers recently made shocking discoveries.

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Episode Sources/Go Deeper:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-56847111
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/13/dungeons-dragons-had-its-biggest-year-despite-the-coronavirus.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/07/how-old-cerne-abbas-giant/619406/

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