The Bizarre 1904 Olympic Marathon   What do you get when you mix scorching heat, zero hydration, a Cuban mailman in street shoes, and a runner chased by wild dogs? The 1904 Olympic marathon — a race so catastrophically absurd it makes modern marathons look like spa days. From strychnine cocktails to impromptu naps, this episode dives into the most gloriously mismanaged footrace in history. <a rel="payment" href="http://www.patreon.com/unnecessarydetails">Support the show</a>

The Bizarre 1904 Olympic Marathon What do you get when you mix scorching heat, zero hydration, a Cuban mailman in street shoes, and a runner chased by wild dogs? The 1904 Olympic marathon — a race so catastrophically absurd it makes modern marathons look like spa days. From strychnine cocktails to impromptu naps, this episode dives into the most gloriously mismanaged footrace in history. Support the show

The Bizarre 1904 Olympic Marathon &nbsp; What do you get when you mix scorching heat, zero hydration, a Cuban mailman in street shoes, and a runner chased by wild dogs? The 1904 Olympic marathon — a race so catastrophically absurd it makes modern marathons look like spa days. From strychnine cocktails to impromptu naps, this episode dives into the most gloriously mismanaged footrace in history.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/unnecessarydetails" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>

The Bizarre 1904 Olympic Marathon

​We explore the forgotten corners of history, science, and pop culture to bring you all the perfectly useless knowledge you never knew you needed. <blockquote>​Unnecessary Details &nbsp;is the antidote to the boring lecture. Each week, we dive into fascinating, short-form narratives, obscure trivia, and bizarre stories that are completely off the beaten path. From the world's most pointless inventions to the surprising origin of everyday objects, we celebrate the joy of being quite interesting —even if it's not quite important.</blockquote> ​Tune in for your weekly dose of short-form facts every week!

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​We explore the forgotten corners of history, science, and pop culture to bring you all the perfectly useless knowledge you never knew you needed. ​Unnecessary Details  is the antidote to the boring lecture. Each week, we dive into fascinating, short-form narratives, obscure trivia, and bizarre stories that are completely off the beaten path. From the world's most pointless inventions to the surprising origin of everyday objects, we celebrate the joy of being quite interesting —even if it's not quite important. ​Tune in for your weekly dose of short-form facts every week!

​We explore the forgotten corners of history, science, and pop culture to bring you all the perfectly useless knowledge you never knew you needed. ​Unnecessary Details &nbsp;is the antidote to the boring lecture. Each week, we dive into fascinating, short-form narratives, obscure trivia, and bizarre stories that are completely off the beaten path. From the world's most pointless inventions to the surprising origin of everyday objects, we celebrate the joy of being quite interesting —even if it's not quite important. ​Tune in for your weekly dose of short-form facts every week!

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