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Remember The Yellow Pages and The White Pages? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika take us back in time to tell the story of the first-ever telephone directory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The "tall tales" of yore about Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Calamity Jane, and others tell fascinating stories about America. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore the realm of Paul Bunyan and what Babe the Blue Ox had to do with the Grand Canyon, Minnesota's lakes, and the Missouri River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pop culture phenomenon in the 1950s and also during his lifetime 150 years earlier, Davy Crockett is a true American legend. Join Murray and Tamika in today's Flashcast as they explore the life and stories of "The King of Wild Frontier." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is considered to be the event that sparked World War I. But how much is known about the man who shot him? In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika dive in deeper about how the war began and what happened to the Archduke's assassin, Gavrilo Princip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hard to think of a Hollywood movie that has had a larger social impact than Schindler's List. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss Steven Spielberg's award-winning 1993 film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings become such an influential writer? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss J. R. R. Tolkien and his upbringing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Murray and Tamika for today's journey to Costa Rica! We'll learn about the Central American country's architecture, geographical features, and, of course, food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Here's Johnny!" Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they explore Stanley Kubrick's movie The Shining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You probably use it everyday, but how much do you know about the history of email? In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika walk us through how electronic mail became so popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The logo on Olympic flag is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the story behind the five Olympic rings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have a special guest! Dan Sheehy, Interim Director of the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, joins Murray and Tamika to discuss Santiago, Chile, where he used to live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to get hungry! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history behind that delicious sandwich known as the Reuben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to get hungry! In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history behind that delicious sandwich known as the Reuben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love revisiting Aesop's Fables. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the Crow and the Pitcher and the moral(s) of the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika are our tour guides to the East African country of Tanzania, home to Mount Kilimanjaro and some of the world's most fascinating wildlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the story behind the Rocky movies? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they dive into the inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's story about Rocky Balboa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Alchemist is one of those books that you want to read more than once. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the writing of influential Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know volcanos can be destructive, but do you know the story about Mount Tambora? Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they take us on a journey to the South American country of Suriname. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's best known to younger audiences as playing the owner of Jurassic Park, but Richard Attenborough gave us so much more. Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they discuss the actor and director's illustrious career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those Nike shoes aren't just shoes. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the history of Air Jordans and their wide-reaching impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Call me Ishamel." In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika walk us through the reasons why Herman Melville's book Moby Dick has stood the test of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, we're not talking about the insect cicada. In today's Flashcast, Murray and Tamika discuss the "master clock" of humans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pack your bags -- we're going on a journey to Kenya's capital city! Join Murray and Tamika for today's Flashcast as they take us on a tour of Nairobi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2018 movie Black Panther had a huge effect on American culture. Join Murray and Tamika as they discuss the movie's impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.