Join us as we uncover the fascinating story behind Pink Floyd's experimental album 'Household Items'. After the monumental success of 'Dark Side of the Moon', the band faced the challenge of creating something even more groundbreaking. Taking a four-month break and returning to Abbey Road Studios, they embarked on a unique project without using any traditional musical instruments. Dive into the history, challenges, and creative processes of this intriguing yet unheard piece of Pink Floyd's legacy.

#PinkFloyd #HouseholdItems #experimentalalbum #rockhistory #musichistory #AbbeyRoadStudios #DarkSideoftheMoon #1973

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Dive into the astonishing life of Christopher Lee, the legendary actor whose real-life adventures rival his iconic film roles. From battling Nazis to achieving Guinness World Records and performing as an opera and heavy metal singer, Christopher Lee's story is filled with remarkable feats and fascinating encounters.

00:59: War Hero
02:08: Guinness World Record Holder
03:31: Related to Charlemagne
05:05: Witness to History
06:07: Opera Singer
07:02: Mt Vesuvius
07:26: Met Rasputin's Assassins
08:10: Met Tolkien
08:37: Heavy Metal Singer
09:48: Dracula
10:47: The Occult
11:20: The Wicker Man
12:21: Man of Many Languages
12:57: Band on the Run
13:58: Hosted SNL

#ChristopherLee #real-lifebadass #warhero #GuinnessWorldRecords #operasinger #heavymetalsinger #Dracula #TheWickerMan #Rasputin #Tolkien #multilingual #SNL

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Discover the intense rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, known as The Bone Wars or The Great Dinosaur Rush. This fierce conflict involved bribery, theft, and destruction, nearly shattering the field of paleontology. Tune in to explore this dramatic piece of scientific history!

#paleontology #dinosaurs #BoneWars #GreatDinosaurRush #scientificrivalry #EdwardDrinkerCope #OthnielCharlesMarsh #history

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Explore the life and legacy of Randall Rhoads, an American heavy metal guitarist renowned for his work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. Discover how his exceptional talent earned him a spot on numerous 'Greatest Guitarists' lists and learn about the tragic plane crash that abruptly ended his promising career.

#RandyRhoads #guitarprodigy #heavymetal #QuietRiot #OzzyOsbourne #planecrash #rockumentary #weirdhistory

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Living in a medieval castle wasn't as glamorous as depicted in pop culture. For the ruling class, there were some luxuries like wine and occasional hot baths. However, the lack of plumbing meant castles often had unpleasant odors and were infested with rats. Tune in as we uncover the true experience of life in a medieval castle, and it's not what you might expect.

#medievalcastles #middleages #history #lifeinmedievalcastles #medievallifestyle #castlelivingconditions #middleagesrealism

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Explore the captivating life of Lord Gordon Gordon, one of history's most audacious con men. Discover how he managed to swindle $1 million from Jay Gould and learn about his mysterious origins. This episode dives deep into the extraordinary exploits and legacy of this legendary figure.

#LordGordonGordon #conman #history #JayGould #scam #legendaryconmen #historicalfigures #financialswindles

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Explore surprising facts about everyday life in ancient Egypt, from their drinking habits to early dental practices. Dive into the fascinating details of life amongst the pyramids.

#AncientEgypt #everydaylife #pyramids #Egyptiancivilization #history #beer #dentistry

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Discover the astonishing true story of bestselling crime novelist Anne Perry, renowned for her Thomas Pitt and William Monk series, and the dark secret she hid. At fifteen, Perry was convicted of participating in a shocking murder. After serving her sentence, she reinvented herself and found success as a crime writer. Join us as we delve into this startling chapter of weird history.

#AnnePerry #bestsellingauthor #crimenovelist #ThomasPitt #WilliamMonk #historicaldetectivefiction #murderconviction #weirdhistory #truecrime #criminalpast

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Explore the life and legacy of Simo Häyhä, also known as 'The White Death,' the Finnish sniper credited with over 500 kills. Learn about his extraordinary skills and his impact on military history.

#SimoHäyhä #TheWhiteDeath #deadliestsniper #militaryhistory #Finnishsniper #accuratesnipers #500+kills

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Explore the intriguing story of Lori Ruff, a woman who lived with a secret identity until her tragic end in 2010. Discover the hidden truths about Lori Ruff's life, her role as a mother and wife, and the mystery she concealed.

#LoriRuff #secretidentity #mystery #truestory #tragicend

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