Useless Information Podcast

Emperor of the Sahara (Part 1) - UI Podcast #134

04.27.2020 - By Airwave Media Podcast NetworkPlay

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The crazy true story of a man who attempted to build an empire of his own in the Sahara. In Part 1, we look at Jacques Lebaudy's failed plan to create the empire and how the French military came to the rescue of Lebaudy's men. Also learn a bit about the history of Meals on Wheels and three different elixirs claimed to have been cures during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. Retrosponsor: Pabst-ett cheese spread.

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