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In June of 1938 Action Comics #1 was published and Superman flew out of the pages of the comic books and into the hearts of fans and the mainstream alike. 84 years later, Superman continues to be one of the most popular and influential superheroes ever created. In honor of National Superman Day, we’ll discuss his Kryptonian origins, his creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the impact of Superman...

The echo of the Big Bang from the creation of our universe can still be heard today. It was discovered 58 years ago, and on this episode we'll talk about the researchers from Bell Labs that discovered it by accident, the help they got along the way, and how some pigeons almost derailed the whole discovery! Listen to hear this fascinating story! Follow us on YouTube , TikTok , Facebook , Instagram...

On November 24th, 1971, a man hijacked flight 305 on Northwest Orient airlines. He agrees to let the passengers go in exchange for 4 parachutes and $200,000 in cash. After the exchange, the man jumps out of the plane with a parachute and the money and is never seen or heard from again. In this episode we’ll discuss the legend of D.B. Cooper and how he hijacked the plane. We’ll also discuss the FBI...

The Channel Tunnel runs underneath the English Channel. This almost sounds unbelievable but in this episode we'll discuss how this engineering marvel was plotted, designed, and constructed. We'll also talk about how some tunnellers died during the construction, and how an unfortunate group of passengers were trapped in a fire inside the tunnel! Listen to hear how they managed to escape this terrif...

The Zodiac Killer struck fear in the San Francisco, CA area from 1969 to 1974 and taunted police and newspapers with ciphers and phone calls. Though the police had many suspects, no one was ever convicted, and his identity is still unknown! In this episode we'll discuss some of the Zodiac's ciphers, some of the police’s lead suspects and why they were dismissed, and a group who claims to know the...

The Wizard Of Oz, a timeless classic and one of the most beloved films of all time. As beautiful as this cinematic masterpiece was, it was riddled with misfortune and injuries. In this episode, we go behind the scenes and detail the injuries sustained by most of the actors, from The Witch's 2nd and 3rd degree burn, to the oxygen tent the original Tin Man landed in for 6 weeks. Listen to hear these...

In April of 2013, a woman boarded 2 buses in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. After riding each bus for about 15 minutes, both of the drivers were shot point blank. Even after interviewing over 20 eye witnesses, her identity is still unknown. On this episode we’ll talk about who this woman could have been and what her possible motive was. We’ll read excerpts of an email reportedly sent by this assassin,...

With more states decriminalizing the use of cannabis, and CBD shops seemingly popping up on every corner, have you ever wondered what medicinal value it actually has? In this episode we'll talk about a few patients that have used it successfully to treat epilepsy and different types of cancers. We'll also discuss how scientists and researchers believe it works in our brains and body, and how some...

The Hermetic Order Of The Golden Dawn, a secret society that started to practice magic, the occult, and paranormal, based on the teachings of the Cipher Manuscripts. But disagreements and infighting led to its dissolution. In this episode we talk about some of their practices and how they were associated with the infamous Aleister Crowley. Some of the key figures associated with this secret societ...

West Point Academy is primarily known for it’s academic and military prowess, but it's also known for the hundreds of reported ghosts and other supernatural phenomenon that have been reported by it's cadets. In this episode, we'll talk about a psychic who was allegedly thrown across a room by one of these supposed ghosts, a spiteful ghost who allegedly haunts the room she died in, when her husband...

You might have heard of The Rapture one of the countless times a religious zealot has predicted the end of the world, but what will happen to those of us left behind? With a limited capacity of about 200 Million people, by some accounts, what we really should be talking about is The Tribulation. On this episode, we’ll talk about what will allegedly happen to the 7.6 Billion of us who will be left...

Virginia Hall a debutante from Baltimore, MD always had aspirations of doing more with her life. When a freak hunting accident caused her to lose her leg, most people in her situation would have abandoned hope, but not Virginia! She became one of the most decorated and successful spies during the World War II era and rescued several prisoners from Nazi jails! Listen and hear her fascinating story!...

Dolly Parton, legendary Country singer and musician and Hollywood movie star, but if that’s all you know about her, you haven’t even begun to scratch the surface. In honor of Women's History Month, we’ll tell you how she was responsible for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. How she became the patron saint of the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. And her other philanthropic work. Listen to hear her fascinating...

Elizabeth Smith Friedman hated the idea of living life as a boring housewife. As one of the most skilled and successful code breakers of her time, her life was anything but boring! This former teacher went on to save the lives of 8,000 people aboard the Queen Mary by deciphering the Nazi's codes! She became one of Al Capone’s number one enemy by foiling his bootlegging empire! Her code breaking sk...

The Mind’s Eye, the ability to visualize thoughts and ideas in your mind. The ability to recall memories in vivid detail. But, for 1% of the population, they lack the ability to do this. A condition known as Aphantasia, their mind’s eye is blind. When asked to think of a person, object, or place, all they see is darkness. On this episode we'll share the stories of Alex Wheeler and Amy Right. How A...

In celebration of Black History Month we would like to highlight two heroes of the civil rights movement. Robert Smalls and Fannie Lou Hamer. Robert Smalls was an indentured servant who freed him self and his family, as well as many others too. Fannie Lou Hamer was a voting rights activist and leader of the Freedom Democratic Party who was shut down by President Lyndon B Johnson during a live tele...

On May 27th, 1962, a routine landfill fire in Centralia, PA spread to a coal mine through an unsealed mine shaft. Though much effort was done to try to contain the fire, it quickly spread out of control and has been burning underneath the city for almost 60 years. In this episode we’ll talk about how this fire was allowed to get so out of control, how the people of Centralia, PA were affected, and...

This episode is all about assassination attempts gone wrong! You'll hear why President Andrew Jackson delivered a good old fashioned ass whooping. Why 50 Cent was shot 9 times. Some failed assassination attempts on Yasser Arafat, and some of the most comical failed assassination attempts on Fidel Castro.  Also, listen and learn who has survived the most failed assassination attempts! Follow u...

In the 1700’s and 1800’s there was a vampire craze in the New England region of the United States. The region had more than 80 reported cases. Rhode Island alone was home to 18 of these cases. Did Rhode Island become the Transylvania of the U.S.? What was going on in the 1800’s that had people so alarmed and thinking there was a vampire epidemic. Take a listen to learn the stories of Abigail Stapl...

What constitutes a good dad? While the specifics might be up for debate, Pigmy dads probably have them all beat! Take a listen and find out what makes them such great dads! **Editorial note from Jose** I originally was going to edit a lot of what I said out, but I decided to keep it in, in case it helps someone. Not everyone had great childhoods, and know that you are not alone. Things do get bett...

If you've ever watched TV with captions, you've probably seen "Captioning by WGBH" in the credits. Have you ever wondered what that means? We did, and in this episode, you'll learn who WGBH is, what they do, some of the first TV shows to be captioned, and some other fun facts!  In case you're wondering why the sound is kind of crappy on this podcast, we recorded it in July of 2021, before we...

Animals are pretty remarkable creatures, but did you know that rats and dogs are used every day to help people, and even save lives? Tune in, and find out how! In case you're wondering why the sound is kind of crappy on this podcast, we recorded it in July of 2021, before we knew what we were doing. We tried fixing the audio as best as we could. Follow us on YouTube , TikTok , Facebook , Instagram...

Zombies are one of people's favorite horror subgenres. From comic books, to movies and TV shows, there is no shortage. Did you know the zombie mythology can be traced back to the 18th century? How about the frog in the animal kingdom that resembles a real life zombie? From Hattian folklore to Voodoo to zombie frogs, listen to learn more about these fascinating topics! Follow us on YouTube , TikTok...

Fermi's Paradox is the contradiction between the lack of evidence for intelligent life, and the high estimates for the probability of intelligent life. The Drake Equation is probably the most famous attempt to explain Fermi's Paradox. Listen to learn how these two topics are related and how much scientists actually know, and don't know! Follow us on YouTube , TikTok , Facebook , Instagram and Twit...

Bonus Episode! Our first annual Holiday Special! Today we are sharing 3 stories that are inspirational and show the true spirit of the holidays. Hope you enjoy it! Thank you for being a loyal listener! Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday! Follow us on YouTube , TikTok , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter @GreetingsTAC, email us at GreetingsTAC@gmail.com , or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪915-317-6669...