Best Salty Sisters Podcasts (2024)

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SYMHC Classics: 1900 Olympic Games 21:41

20m ago21:41

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This 2012 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina explains how the 1900 Paris Olympics are considered some of the strangest. Many of the events were so under-promoted, the athletes competing in them didn't know they were even in the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Diagrams and Iceland Memories 19:00

20m ago19:00

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Holly and Tracy discuss the challenge of understanding concepts in fields outside their own. They also talk about memories from their previous separate trips to Iceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Skaftáreldar, or Laki Fissure Eruption 46:06

4d ago46:06

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The Laki Fissure Eruption was a volcanic event in Iceland in 1783 lasted for months, leading to the deaths of thousands of people and affecting the climate in a lot of the world. Research: “Laki Fissure Eruption, 1783.” URI Graduate School of Oceanography. https://volcano.uri.edu/lava/LakiEruption/Lakierupt.html Barone, Jennifer. “World Versus the …

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134 Have You Lost Your Saltiness? Matthew 5:13-16 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 40:38

13h ago40:38

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Jesus commanded us to be the salt and light of the earth. What exactly did He mean by this? Have we lost our saltiness? Have we hidden our light under a basket? In this lesson, we will examine what Jesus means and take the test of our own lives. In the show notes is a homework sheet to meditate on all the scriptures attached to this teaching. As al…

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John Venn 30:15

6m ago30:15

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John Venn created the Venn diagram, and though he’s an important figure in the fields of mathematics and logic, he eventually left that work behind to write historical accounts of the places and people that were important in his life. Research: Baron, Margaret E.. “A Note on the Historical Development of Logic Diagrams: Leibniz, Euler and Venn.” Th…

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SYMHC Classics: Beekeeping 36:10

2h ago36:10

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This 2020 episode covers the path of beekeeping from its global origins thousands of years ago to modern square hives and beekeepers in white suits and big veiled hats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Categories, Museums and Cherries 19:56

1d ago19:56

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Tracy talks about how and why the Unearthed episodes are structured into categories. There's also discussion of how to manage a visit to the Louvre, and the use of the George Washington cherries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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133 Are you being Persecuted for Your Faith? Matthew 5:10-12 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 31:22

2d ago31:22

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Sister, Jesus finishing up the Beatitudes series with persecution. He lets the reader know that if we live in the characteristics of the Beatitudes, we will be double blessed but also persecuted. In this lesson, we explore the three types of persecution Jesus mentions. We will talk about handling persecution and why others may persecute us. Blessin…

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Unearthed! July 2024, Part 2 41:18

11d ago41:18

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The conclusion of the July 2024 edition of things unearthed literally or figuratively covers animals, shipwrecks, and medicine. But it starts with the assorted things that don't fit in a category, which are grouped as potpourri. Research: Binswanger, Julia. “Groundbreaking Research Shows Ancient Egyptians Were Conducting Cancer Surgery Over 4,000 Y…

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Unearthed! July 2024, Part 1 41:12

13d ago41:12

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It's time for another edition of Unearthed! Part one of this edition covers updates, art, books and letters, and edibles and potables. Research: Binswanger, Julia. “Groundbreaking Research Shows Ancient Egyptians Were Conducting Cancer Surgery Over 4,000 Years Ago.” Smithsonian. 5/29/2024. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/groundbreaking-re…

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SYMHC Classics: Battle of Ambos Nogales 30:35

15d ago30:35

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This 2018 episode covers a 1918 conflict between two cities, both named Nogales, one on each side of the U.S.-Mexico border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Road Trips and Bicycles 24:38

8d ago24:38

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Holly and Tracy talk about the various roadside stops that people can find in various places. They also examine the arduous nature of long bicycle and hiking trips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The 25th Infantry Regiment Iron Riders 46:34

16d ago46:34

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The 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps, also known as the Iron Riders, was part of the segregated U.S. Army units that came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Brownsville Affair". Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/event/Brownsville-Affair. Missouri State Parks.…

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Flying Bucket o' Ems 🍿✈️ 1:48:08

10d ago1:48:08

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This is what we're yapping about in this 140th episode. A message from the burp queen herself kimycola! (2:07) GP's week (5:50) AD's week (10:55) Time to get angry at Rebel moon part 2, GP's barber, The Lakers picking Bronny James, People who are mad at Monday's, and the recent Presidental debate in CALL IT OUT! (14:40) Movie themed buckets are get…

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132 John 12:27-50 - Jesus the Son of Man - Came to Save YOU! Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 47:45

13d ago47:45

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In this verse-by-verse bible study, we are learning about who Jesus is. This particular section is Jesus's last public ministry. He is giving a final plea to Israel to repent and believe that He is the Messiah. Do you believe it? Have you heard the call to be saved? In this lesson, we will discuss the consequence of unbelief and the reward of belie…

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Historical Roads and Highways 38:53

12d ago38:53

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This episode covers three examples of historically important roads. One is quite ancient, one is an important part of the development of the U.S., and the third is a more modern road that’s been lauded for its design. Research: “The Ancient Ridgeway.” Friends of the Ridgeway. https://ridgewayfriends.org.uk/the-trail/the-ancient-ridgeway/· Atkins, H…

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SYMHC Classics: Henry Gerber 25:16

18d ago25:16

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This 2015 episode on Henry Gerber covers his founding of the Society for Human Rights in Chicago in the 1920s with the intent to decriminalize homosexuality. Gerber was inspired by Germany's homosexual emancipation movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: The Statue Started It 19:15

18d ago19:15

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Tracy discusses a surprising Google Street View discovery she made while working on the Francisco de Miranda episodes. Holly shares her thoughts about Miranda as a person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Francisco de Miranda, Part 2 45:04

17d ago45:04

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Part two of our episode on Francisco de Miranda covers his travels after he left North America following the American Revolution, and explores his involvement with the French revolution before he focused on independence for Latin American colonies. Research: "Francisco de Miranda." Historic World Leaders, edited by Anne Commire, Gale, 1994. Gale In…

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131 Are You a Peacemaker? God's Children will have this Attribute - Matthew 5:9 - Women's Bible Study 39:15

20d ago39:15

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Sister, In today's lesson, we are looking at what it means to be a peacemaker. It is likely not what you think. It is important to understand what Jesus is teaching here as He said this characteristic will be one God's children must have. I encourage you to download the homework and meditate on the scriptures about peacemaking. When we get God's wo…

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Francisco de Miranda, Part 1 31:14

19d ago31:14

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Francisco de Miranda participated in the struggle for independence in the United States, the French revolution and the emancipation of Latin America. Part one covers his early life and his connection to the American Revolution. Research: "Francisco de Miranda." Historic World Leaders, edited by Anne Commire, Gale, 1994. Gale In Context: U.S. Histor…

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130 Matthew 5:8 - Six Ways God is Purifying Your Heart - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 47:24

21d ago47:24

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Sister, Jesus gives us characteristics in the Beatitudes of who His people will be in His Kingdom. In this verse-by-verse bible study, He lays out what a pure heart looks like. Together we are self-examining our walks to be more like Christ. Look for the homework in the show notes. Let me know what you think. Blessings, Sister Amy CONNECT WITH ME: …

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SYMHC Classics: Tupac Amaru Rebellion 24:36

21d ago24:36

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This 2016 episode covers the Tupac Amaru rebellion, a conflict between Spain and its colonies in South America which took place from 1780 to 1783. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Leviathan and Athenian 21:26

22d ago21:26

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Tracy and Holly talk about hard-to-spell words and good intentions without knowledge to go with them. Then Holly discusses some of Solon's laws before things derail into popcorn talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Solon of Athens 38:58

24d ago38:58

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Solon is one of the seven sages of Athens, and he's credited with laying the groundwork for Athenian democracy. But most of what we know about him comes biographies written centuries after he lived. Research: Aristotle, tr. Sir Frederic G. Kenyon. “The Athenian Constitution.” https://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/athenian_const.1.1.html Britannica, Th…

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129 Take The Test - Are you Merciful- Matt. 5:7 - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 50:34

1M ago50:34

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Sisters, In this lesson from the Beatitudes, we will be looking at mercy. The mercy God has granted us and the mercy He expects from us towards others. In this verse-by-verse bible study Jesus is teaching us who are the types of people He will be filling His new kingdom with. I don't know about you, but I enjoy self-examination. It helps me to grow…

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Missouri Leviathan 39:20

1M ago39:20

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The Missouri Leviathan was an enormous skeleton made of fossilized bones that were excavated and assembled by Albert C. Koch. Was it a hoax, or just bad science? Research: Lotzof, Kerry. “Missouri Leviathan: the making of an American mastodon.” Natural History Museum (London). https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/the-making-of-an-american-mastodon.html W…

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The Salty Duo 🤜🏽🤛🏽 1:22:38

1M ago1:22:38

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This what we're yapping about in this 139th episode! GP's week (1:47) AD's week (5:11) Time to get angry at Marvel studios for not making blade yet, Stephen A. Smith, and Our very next topic for being a fake in CALL IT OUT! (11:30) Japan created a spoon that stimulates salt via electric currents. (23:00) Quick Bits! Where we talk real news real fas…

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SYMHC Classic: The Bone Wars 42:27

28d ago42:27

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This 2012 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina explores the rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. The two started out as friends, but their friendship soon soured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Medical Scans and Nobel Prizes 19:07

1M ago19:07

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Holly and Tracy share experiences with MRIs and hospital stays, and also talk about the various disagreements and biases in play in the medical community when giving attribution for the invention of the MRI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Part 2 33:57

1M ago33:57

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Once Dr. Ray Damadian had the idea to create a machine that used nuclear magnetic resonance to capture diagnostic data by scanning a human body, he still had to build it. And though he did, other scientists got credit for inventing the MRI. Research: Bashir U, Rock P, Murphy A, et al. T2 relaxation. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. https://doi.o…

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Part 1 39:41

1M ago39:41

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Who invented the MRI? Well, that's actually tricky to say, and it is a topic that still opens debate. In this first part, we'll talk about the various developments in physics that led to the idea of an MRI machine even existing. Research: Bashir U, Rock P, Murphy A, et al. T2 relaxation. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. https://doi.org/10.53347/…

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Call it X-men '97 Spoilercast! 47:35

1M ago47:35

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Get ready to be nostalgic as one of your favorite Saturday morning cartoons get a resurrection with all new animated episodes. Join the fellas as they talk on every episode of the new season of X-men '97 only on Disney plus.By GP & AD

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Got Some Sh*t on Yo Teeth, Sister! 💩😁 1:15:42

1M ago1:15:42

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This is what we're yapping about in this 138th episode. GP's month (2:12) AD's month (8:05) Time to get angry at people who walk in the street, buying clothes online, hell divers 2, and Wasp in CALL IT OUT! (12:10) You can take a look at dino 💩 from a guy who collects it at his Poozeum! (24:03) Japan is creating a drug that can regrow teeth. (31:14…

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SYMHC Classics: Radioiodine Therapy 24:42

1M ago24:42

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This 2019 episode examines thyroid disease through history, and the physics lecture heard by Saul Hertz in the 1930s that changed the treatment of hyperthyroidism forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Salty Popcorn 18:46

1M ago18:46

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Holly and Tracy discuss ways that they like to make popcorn, and historical recipes that used popcorn. They also talk about the incorrect assumption that iodized salt is the cause of an overall rise in blood pressure statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Iodized Salt 37:05

1M ago37:05

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People started adding iodine to salt because in some parts of the world serious, chronic iodine deficiency was incredibly widespread, which was causing a range of health issues. But how was that solution arrived at? Research: "Iodine." World of Chemistry, Gale, 2000. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CV2432500388/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&…

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128 John 12:20-32 Being Heavenly Minded Changes Everything - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 30:28

2M ago30:28

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Sister, Have you ever heard "Do not be so heavenly minded you are no earthly good"? Well, what does the bible say? It says we are no earthly good when we are not heavenly-minded. We need to stay focused on Christ as we navigate through this world. Today's lesson will encourage you to stay focused on Christ and keep going! CONNECT WITH ME: www.bethe…

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Popcorn 41:14

1M ago41:14

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A lot of the stories that are told about popcorn in history – particularly in North America – are incorrect. Popcorn has been around for a very long time, though its rise to popularity as a snack has accelerated in recent years. Research: “Ancient Popcorn Discovered in Peru.” Smithsonian. Jan, 20, 2012. https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/ancient-…

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SYMHC Classics: Jules Cotard and Cotard Syndrome 23:28

1M ago23:28

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This 2017 episode covers the work of Jules Cotard, the first psychiatrist to write about the cluster of symptoms that would come to be called Walking Corpse Syndrome. But his unfinished work was hotly debated among his colleagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Strikes, Immigration and Weeds 30:55

1M ago30:55

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Tracy and Holly talk about the Disney animators' strike of 1941, Angel Island, and Tyrus Wong's Christmas cards. They also discuss the merits of dandelions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Gertrude Jekyll's Artistic Gardens 42:19

2M ago42:19

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Gertrude Jekyll was born into a 19th-century English family of means, but her life took an unconventional path for a woman in her circumstances, and she became an iconic and legendary horticulturist. Research: Tooley, Michael. "Jekyll, Gertrude (1843–1932), artist and garden designer." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. June 08, 2023. Oxford …

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The Art of Tyrus Wong 37:49

2M ago37:49

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Over the course of an extraordinarily long career, Tyrus Wong worked across a range of media in a whole collection of industries – animation, live-action film, commercial art, public art, greeting cards, and in his last years, kitemaking in his personal workshop. Research: Tom, Pamela, writer and director. “Tyrus.” PBS American Masters. 9/8/2017. h…

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SYMHC Classics: San Francisco 1906 - The Great Quake and Fires 32:54

2M ago32:54

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This 2019 episode covers the earthquake of April 18, 1906 that changed San Francisco forever. The earthquake and a series of fires devastated much of the city and had long-term ramifications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Ships and Fences 25:39

2M ago25:39

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Tracy and Holly talk about the eerie similarities of the stories of the Andrea Doria and the Empress of Ireland. They also talk about Jacob Haish's poetry about barbed wire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Joseph F. Glidden and the Contentious Invention of Barbed Wire 35:48

2M ago35:48

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Joseph Glidden is known as the father of barbed wire, but who actually invented it was a matter of disagreement. As a consequence, Glidden's invention was embroiled in legal battles for years. Research: “Barb Fence: Its Utility, Efficiency and Economy : a Book for the Farmer, the Gardener and the Country Gentleman.” Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Co…

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The SS Andrea Doria Rescue 38:16

2M ago38:16

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The SS Andrea Doria was a luxury cruise liner that sank after colliding with another ship in 1956. Most of the people who were on the Andrea Doria lived thanks to one of the biggest civilian maritime rescues in history. Research: Cooke, Anthony, editor. “Andrea Doria.” Italian Liners. https://www.italianliners.com/andrea-doria-en Carrothers, John C…

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SYMHC Classics: The Vanishing of Sister Aimee 32:50

2M ago32:50

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This 2014 episode covers Aimee Semple McPherson, an extraordinary figure in the early 20th-century religious landscape. As an evangelist, she rose to incredible popularity in the 1920s, and then vanished. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Sophia Stories 18:01

2M ago18:01

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Holly and Tracy talk about how to pronounce Sophia, and speculate about why Jex-Blake didn't pursue an education at New England Female Medical College. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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127 John 11:27-57 God Uses Others to Help Set Us Free - Women's Bible Study, Christian Living 37:22

2M ago37:22

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Sister, In today's verse-by-verse bible study out of John 11, Jesus shows His humanity in grief. He reminds us that God uses us to do His work. We see the community coming together to help one another. This lesson will bless you as the word is alive and active transforming our lives one verse at a time. Blessings, Sister Amy Diane Ross CONNECT WITH…

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