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The Internet Says it's True @TheNetSaysTrue

Award-winning podcast featuring forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! With host @MichaelKent

Joined September 2020
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Hello friends! You may have noticed that there is no show this week. Sadly, we had a death in the family, so I've been out-of-state and haven't had the ability to tend to the podcast. Don't worry - I will pick it back up as soon as possible! Thanks for continuing to listen!
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1 Jul 2024
Uncover the untold story of racial tension during WWII in Bamber Bridge, UK. From discrimination to a battle between Black and White US Troops, this post sheds light on a hidden piece of history. Read the full story here: ift.tt/zLcYIQM

Bamber Bridge: American Racial Tension in the UK | The Internet Says it's True

A little known battle during WWII didn't occur between the Axis and Allies; rather it occurred between Black and White members of the U.S. Army. In this episode, we tell the story of what happened in...

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A recent government auction listed a “1989 Airstream Executive Air Coach” with little to no details about its history. Internet sleuths soon discovered that the RV was an important part of space exploration history! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #podcast #nasa #space #SpaceExploration
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Tarrare: The Man Who Ate Everything

Tarrare was a French 18th century man who is known to history for having the largest appetite known to man. He would regularly eat ridiculous amounts of food without ever gaining weight. This...

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A Titanic Hero at Dunkirk: Charles Lightoller - Rewind

Originally released October 18, 2021. Charles Lightoller was the Second Officer on board the ill-fated maiden voyage of the H.M.S. Titanic. Only saved by an exploding boiler, he went on to a notable...

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The Hidden Village Under Central Park - Rewind

Originally released September 14, 2020. Seneca Village was one of our nation’s first, free middle-class black communities. Its memory was nearly lost to history. In this podcast, we explore what...

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The Confederados: The Confederate Flag Flies in Brazil - Rewind

Originally released September 27, 2021.  After the U.S. Civil War, somewhere between 8,000-20,000 Confederates fled to Brazil where they established their own colony. Even today, you'll see the...

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LePique and Grandpré: The Hot Air Balloon Duel - Rewind

Originally released Jan 3, 2022. In 1808, a lover's quarrel in Paris led to one of the most interesting duels ever fought. Monsieur LePique and Monsieur de Grandpré both fell in love with the same...

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Raised by Wolves: The Story of Feral Children

When you see a film like Tarzan or The Jungle Book, have you ever wondered if those were based on true stories? In this episode, you'll find out! We talk about the case of Dina Sanichar and multiple...

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Michael Kent@michaelkent
8 May 2023
There aren’t supposed to be Pythons in Florida. Yet experts think there are anywhere from 30-150k living in the Everglades. In this ep, we find out why there are so many pythons loose in FL, what’s being done about it, then speak with @Matt_Dillahunty! NPR:bit.ly/3NPcvy6
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1 May 2023
What’s the worst way to die? Maybe drowning? Maybe suffocation? Being buried alive? What about suffocating, drowning and being buried alive all at the same time…. in a pit of human waste?! That's exactly what happened in Erfurt, Germany in 1184. NPR One: bit.ly/3Ljnk8x
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Michael Kent@michaelkent
30 Apr 2023
Instead of inviting entertainer friends play the @TheNetSaysTrue quiz game, I went on Chat Roulette & talked to strangers. So for tomorrow's ep, you'll hear random people from Syria, Morocco, Wales, Jordan & L.A.!
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Michael Kent@michaelkent
24 Apr 2023
Sometimes an attempt at a world record ends in disaster & lawsuits. At least, that was the case when an attempt at the world’s largest balloon launch was attempted in Cleveland in ’86. In this episode, we tell the tragic story of the Cleveland BalloonFest. bit.ly/3mSgf6V
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Michael Kent@michaelkent
21 Apr 2023
Enjoyed having @RobBalloonGuy on the podcast! Tune in on Monday to hear the episode - just subscribe to @TheNetSaysTrue wherever you listen! Also - peep my new @beyerdynamic cans! A HUGE improvement over the AKGs I was using!
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Origin of the Blaster: Han Solo’s Weapon in Star Wars - Rewind

Did you know Han Solo's iconic blaster, the "DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol" in Star Wars was actually based on a handgun used by the Nazis? In this episode, we talk about the Mauser C96 Pistol, the...

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Michael Kent@michaelkent
12 Apr 2023
TOMORROW NIGHT! 7pm EST - to sign up, go to patreon.com/michaelkent
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Michael Kent@michaelkent
12 Apr 2023
Get ready for an intergalactic revelation! 🌌🚀 Curious how the epic weapons in #StarWars were brought to life? 🤔 You won't believe the behind-the-scenes secrets we uncovered! 😮🔥 Listen to @TheNetSaysTrue next Monday for a peek into the sci-fi magic that'll blow your mind!
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