Things I Learned Last Night
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Why These Petty Scientists Blew Up Dinosaur Fossils | The Bone Wars
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast In the mid-1800s, paleontology was a new and exciting f...
Rudolf Diesel - What REALLY Happened To The Inventor of Diesel Engines?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Rudolf Diesel invented an efficient new engine that rev...
The Octopus Murders - Did Danny Casolaro Know Too Much?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Danny Casolaro was a writer and poet who took on freela...
Project Looking Glass - Are We Being Watched? The TRUTH of Project Looking Glass
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Sand Cartel - There's a Secret Group STEALING Sand From Beaches All Over the World
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Andre Stander- This Police Officer Robbed Banks During His Lunch Breaks
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Andre Stander had an unusual career path. He grew up wa...
Prohibition - THIS Is Why Prohibition FAILED In America
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast The history of alcohol consumption in America is a fasc...
Billy Mitchell - The Man who CHEATED His Way to World Records
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Billy Mitchell was once the undisputed king of arcade g...
Forever Chemicals - PFAS Chemicals Are Inside All of Humanity, Here’s Whose Fault It Is
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast A new chemical compound discovered in the 1950s called ...
The Lobster War - How France STOLE Brazil's Lobsters, Leading To A 5 Year COLD WAR
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast The Lobster War was an obscure conflict between France ...
Kenny Veach - One Man's Disappearance in an Area 51 Cave
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Kenny Veach was a YouTuber who became obsessed with fin...
Jean Baptiste - The Notorious Man who Robbed Hundreds of Bodies
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Jean Baptiste was a grave robber in 19th century Utah. ...
Tycho Brahe - The Bizarre Life and Death of an Astronomer
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Tycho Brahe was a 16th century Danish astronomer. Brahe...
Tonda Dickerson
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Tonda Dickerson was a waitress at a Waffle House in Ala...
Killdozer
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast In 2004, Marvin Heemeyer went on a rampage in the small...
DD Palmer
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast This episode of the podcast covers the history of chiro...
Kevin McCallister
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast This episode tells the story of Kevin McCallister, a yo...
Harry Houdini
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast This podcast episode is about the life of famous magici...
Jimmy Zhong
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Jimmy Zhong was a computer science student who got invo...
Gua Kellogg
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast In the annals of psychology, the story of Gua Kellogg s...
John Edwards Mack
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast John Edwards Mack, born on October 4, 1929, was an Amer...
Christopher Thomas Knight
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast In 1986, Christopher Thomas Knight disappeared into the...
Black Knight Satellite
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast The Black Knight Satellite is an enigmatic object in or...
The Hat Man
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast The Hat Man is a mysterious and menacing figure hauntin...
Adolphe Sax
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Adolphe Sax and the Saxophone: a pairing that has left ...
John DeLorean
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John DeLorean was a remarkable man who significantly impacted the world of automobiles. His life was filled with excitement, innovation, and even a li...
Skinwalker Ranch Part 2
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skinwalker Ranch has long been a hotbed of paranormal activity. Stories of strange creatures, unidentified flying objects, and eerie occurrences have ...
PT Barnum
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One name stands out in the colorful entertainment world like a shining star: PT Barnum. Known for his incredible showmanship, creativity, and relentle...
John R. Brinkley
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John R. Brinkley was an extraordinary man known for his peculiar medical procedures, controversial political career, and groundbreaking contributions ...
The Lost Dutchman Mine
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Arizona's Superstition Mountains, the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine continues to captivate imaginations. While the mine's location ...
Bobby Dunbar
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going on a family vacation and suddenly finding yourself in the middle of a real-life mystery. That's exactly what happened to the Dunbar fami...
Jake McNasty McNiece
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake McNasty McNiece, the legendary WW2 paratrooper, left an indelible mark on history through his fearless exploits on the battlefield. This blog pos...
The Barefoot Bandit
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the annals of criminal history, few stories are as captivating and unconventional as that of Colton Harris Moore, famously known as "The Barefoot B...
Thomas Midgley
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the realm of scientific innovation, specific individuals stand out for their exceptional contributions to the progress of humanity. One such figure...
Glitter
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the vast online world, captivating stories often catch our attention. One such tale is the "Glitter Conspiracy" or "GlitterGate." This mystery revo...
Tommy Fitz
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the vibrant streets of New York City, where dreams and challenges intertwine, a daring tale unfolded that left patrons at an uptown bar utterly ast...
dearMoon Project
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dearMoon project spearheaded by Yusaku Maezawa promises to be an awe-inspiring journey into space, fueling creativity, fostering global unity, and...
Michael Fagan
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was the first week of July 1982. Michael Fagan drunkenly stammered home from the pub when he came across a familiar sight, Buckingham Palace. Posse...
Ida Wood
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the annals of extraordinary stories, one that stands out is that of Ida Wood, a millionaire woman who chose to live a unique and secluded life in a...
Edward Bernays
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the media and public relations world, one name stands out as the trailblazer who transformed the field and influenced public opinion like no other ...
Chickie Donohue
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chickie Donohue's Vietnam Beer Run, fueled by his unwavering dedication and Pabst Blue Ribbon, brought moments of joy and unity to American soldiers d...
Steve Glew
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to a strange customs law Steve Glew managed to take on an international candy empire and win. Well, he sort of won. Glew's passion put him in t...
Dr. Hwang Woo-suk
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hwang Woo-suk is a South Korean scientist who gained notoriety in the early 2000s for his controversial claims about cloning human embryonic stem ...
John Birges
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1980, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, experienced a shocking and intricate criminal scheme that astonished law enforcement officials and the public. The Harvey...
Joel Ortiz
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the realm of cybercrime, the name Joel Ortiz reverberates with notoriety. With a trail of fraudulent activities across the digital landscape, this ...
HBGary
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Barr founded HBGary in hopes of becoming a renowned organization specializing in cybersecurity services. In an effort to grow the company's repu...
Black Sam Bellamy
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Black Sam Bellamy, also known as "Black Sam," was one of the most notorious pirates of the 18th century. He is known for his infamous piracy career an...
John Harvey Kellogg
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kellogg's ideas about health and wellness continue to influence the modern discourse on these topics. His advocacy for vegetarianism, exercise, and na...
Frank Abagnale Jr
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Abagnale Jr.'s life story unveils the complexities of human behavior. From his teenage mastery of deception to his later role in countering frau...
Lake Peigneur
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lake Peigneur is a beautiful body of water in southern Louisiana known for its recreational activities and natural beauty. However, in November 1980, ...
Gregor MacGregor
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gregor MacGregor was a Scottish adventurer who created one of the most notorious scams in history, the Poyais Scam. The scam was centered around a fic...
Project Blue Beam
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy theories have always been a part of popular culture, and one of the most controversial theories is Project Blue Beam. Lately, this fringe t...
The Fourth Turning
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Fourth Turning theory was proposed by William Strauss and Neil Howe in their book, which suggests that generational cycles can predict crises in s...
Pole Shift
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The controversial theory of pole shift popularized by Chan Thomas in his book "The Adam and Eve Story: The History of Cataclysms" suggests that the Ea...
Harrison Okene
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2013, a Nigerian man named Harrison Okene survived a tragic accident that should have claimed his life. Okene was working as a cook on a tugboa...
Alvin York
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alvin York is one of the most unlikely heroes of World War I. He was a simple, uneducated farmer from Tennessee who was drafted into the army in 1917....
This Man
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008 a psychologist reported that a client repeatedly saw a man in his dreams. After releasing a composite sketch of the man, it became clear that ...
Colorado River
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1922 officials from seven states agreed on the Colorado River Compact. This agreement would decide how water was distributed across the states that...
Cocaine Bear
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cocaine Bear trailer has been making rounds on the internet since its release. What many people don't know about the movie is that it's based on a...
Hitchbot
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2013, two university professors set out to answer a question no one was asking, "Can robots trust humans?" But, unfortunately, the answer is appare...
Nellie Bly
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people dream of leaving a mark on the field at the onset of their careers. However, few manage to stir up the lasting impact that they expected. ...
Charles Ponzi
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For as long as there has been money to be earned, there have been scammers ripping people off. Some scams are low-profile and unelaborate. Others make...
Pepsi Jet
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all grown accustomed to disclaimers at the bottom or the end of advertisements. We know that, most of the time, there has to be a catch. But, ev...
Loab
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There may not be a corner of the internet garnering more buzz today than Ai. Specifically, Ai-generated art is creating quite a stir. One side of Ai a...
Stefan Mandel
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Mandel is a mathematician who changed the game of the Lottery. Born in Romania, Stefan applied his mathematical brilliance to develop a revolut...
Frane Selak
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frane Selak was a Croatian music teacher famously known for his string of incredible luck and unlucky events. From narrowly escaping death on several ...
Nolan Bushnell
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nolan Bushnell pioneered so much of the world we enjoy today. His crowning achievement, a company called Atari, brought video games into every househo...
The Fan Man
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James, The Fan Man, Miller is famous for something that no other person ever to live can claim the same fame. He fell into multiple boxing matches, fo...
TILLN Christmas | 12 Days Ep 12
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks for spending your holiday with us for the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. We had a blast, and we hope you did too. Tim...
NORAD | 12 Days Ep 11
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1950s, Sears printed a catalog ad encouraging kids to call Santa. That ad included a phone number to a Sears hotline. Except there was a typo i...
Mari Lwyd | 12 Days Ep 10
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd might just be the strangest one we've covered on the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. We can't make this up, it wraps ...
Bicycle Playing Cards | 12 Days Ep 9
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In World War 2, the United States government concocted a genius plan to rescue prisoners of war using maps disguised as playing cards. The military pa...
Home Alone | 12 Days Ep 8
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Home Alone did so well at the box office that it ruined every other movie's chances in theaters. Also, Joe Pesci was a little scary and would've died ...
The Caganer | 12 Days Ep 7
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle ages, a Christmas tradition like none other was born in Catalonia, Spain. Celebrated to this day, the Caganer is a figurine that looks l...
The Grinch | 12 Days Ep 6
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The makeup for the Grinch Costume that Jim Carrey wore was so torturous to endure that he needed CIA training. This is episode 6 of the 12 days of TI...
Sprite Cranberry | 12 Days Ep 5
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, Sprite ran an ad for their hot new flavor Sprite Cranberry. The ad featured Lebron James and became a legend in the meme-verse. But it didn't...
It's A Wonderful Life | 12 Days Ep 4
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why It's A Wonderful Life is on TV for about 24 hours a day every Christmas? Neither did we, but luckily now we don't have to. Here's the ...
The Little Ice Age | 12 Days Ep 3
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One time the earth froze and made everyone enjoy cold snowy Christmases. Until one day, it wasn't cold anymore. Then all the people who grew up during...
White Christmas | 12 Days Ep 2
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bing Crosby, who didn't even write White Christmas by the way, holds the title of the king of Christmas. His song White Christmas has some of the most...
Saturnalia | 12 Days Ep 1
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ancient Romans celebrated Saturnalia during the same time that we celebrate Christmas. The festivities were shockingly similar. But the thing we n...
Andy Goose
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1989, retired millionaire Gene Flemming met Andy, the goose. Gene immediately took compassion upon Andy because the poor bird was born without feet...
The Montauk Project
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the eastern tip of Long Island lies Camp Hero. The now-defunct military base has been reclaimed as a state park. However, the reuse of the space do...
Frederick R Burnham
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fredrick Russell Burnham might have been the first model of American masculinity. His lifestyle would one day permeate into the 20th century as men ac...
Tarrare
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the modern era, few famous eaters are household names. Perhaps the only one who has risen to that level is Joey Chestnut. However, that hasn't alwa...
Jho Low
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the shadow of the 2008 housing crisis, one Malaysian businessman was building staggering wealth. It was an era wrought with financial fraud, and he...
Eve Online
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eve Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG for short [MMO for shorter {M for shortest}]). This game has repeatedly found i...
DashCon
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In July 2014, a handful of Tumblr users opened the doors to the long-awaited DashCon. The eclectic Tumblr community had been dreaming of a scenario wh...
Doddleston Messages
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going out for a night on the town with your friends and returning home to a message on your computer. The scenario sounds pretty standard in t...
Masayoshi Son
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Year after year organizations like Forbes and Bloomberg put together lists of the world’s richest people. Today names like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos ...
Latitude Society
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, escape rooms took the world by storm. The best of these experiences challenged players mentally and physically. The games sometimes e...
Elmer McCurdy
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1910, a train car thief popped out of nowhere and became a noteworthy robber in the history of the wild west. Using his training in explosives from...
Gardner Museum Heist
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is home to a precious art collection once owned by the infamous art collector after whom the museum was named. Tha...
The Panama Canal
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's an interesting stretch of land in southern Panama known as the Isthmus of Panama. This unique land mass separates the Atlantic and Pacific oce...
536 AD
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year some people argue that this is the worst year ever. Over the past couple of years, we have certainly had some genuine contenders. However, ...
Orgone
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are people across the entire world who are dropping little pucks of metal and organic material around cities and wilderness. What exactly are th...
Tamam Shud Case
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On December 1, 1948, a body turned up on the beach in Adelaide, Australia. After nearly 72 years, no one has even come close to solving this case. Yet...
The Dutch East India Company
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're constantly bombarded with news from the world's mega-corporations. More and more, it seems like the FAANG companies (Facebook, Amazon, App...
The Bronze Age Collapse
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People worldwide watched the seconds tick by on December 21, 2012. Due to a 'prophecy' about the world's end, many expected to watch the apocalypse un...
Mike Malloy
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The great depression was one of the most challenging times in history. The financial uncertainty of the time led many to nefarious forms of income. Un...
BONUS - Live From Boulevardia in Kansas City Ep 2
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jaron and Tim for this special live edition of Things I Learned Last Night recorded live on the Podcast stage at Boulevardia 2022 in Kansas City,...