London Ablaze: Tragedy, Blame, And Rebirth In 1666 An Ounce

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You know the name—or so you think. From Whitey Bulger to Adolf Eichmann, discover six real-life fugitives, impostors, and legends who used fake names to vanish—or to become unforgettable. True stories stranger than fiction. This episode of An Ounce reveals the hidden lives behind six infamous name changes—mobsters hiding by the beach, war criminals living next door, con men becoming anyone they wanted, and outlaws rewriting history. It’s fast-paced, riveting, and packed with twists that prove the truth really can be stranger than fiction. Which name shocked you most? Drop a comment below. If you could rewrite your name—or your past—what would you choose? 👉 Like, subscribe, and share for more smart, surprising storytelling. 🎥 Related episode: You Won’t Believe Who These Names Belong To – Episode 2: The Power of Reinvention – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=[INSERT] #HiddenHistory #TrueCrimeStories #AnOuncePodcast #NameChanges #MastersOfDisguise #OutsmartTheObvious You Won’t Believe Who These Names Belong To! The “Name Change Series” from An Ounce Released on or about: (1) July 31, 2025:The Real Identities of Famous Icons (2) August 14, 2025:They Changed Their Names -Then Changed Pop Culture (3) August 28, 2025:Masters of Disguise - When Changing Your Name Was the Only Way to Escape (4) September 4, 2025:The Reinvention Game ________________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps) 0:00 – Intro: Names that hide more than they reveal 0:34 – Charles Gasko → James “Whitey” Bulger 1:32 – Ricardo Klement → Adolf Eichmann 2:24 – Wolfgang Gerhard → Joseph Mengele 3:20 – Literally Everyone → Frank Abagnale Jr. 4:19 – Robert Leroy Parker → Butch Cassidy 5:09 – Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr. → The Great Impostor 6:25 – An Ounce ________________________________________ 📚 References • Whitey Bulger – FBI: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/james-whitey-bulger • Adolf Eichmann – United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/adolf-eichmann • Joseph Mengele – United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/josef-mengele • Frank Abagnale Jr. – Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/crime/frank-abagnale • Butch Cassidy – History.com: https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/butch-cassidy • Ferdinand Waldo Demara – Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-great-impostor-125679967/ ________________________________________ 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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The Ghost Train That Destroyed a Town | Lac Mégantic Disaster Case Study 10:21

11 days ago10:21

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In 2013, a runaway train with no crew, no lights, and 72 tank cars of crude oil tore into Lac Mégantic, Quebec — triggering Canada’s deadliest modern rail disaster. At 1:14 a.m. on July 6th, 2013, a silent, unmanned train derailed on a curve in Lac Mégantic. The resulting firestorm — fueled by six million liters of volatile Bakken crude — leveled the downtown, claimed 47 lives, and left a permanent scar on the town and rail safety history. In this An Ounce disaster case study, we break down the chain of mechanical failures, human decisions, and systemic weaknesses that led to the catastrophe — and the lessons still unlearned. If you think the systems we rely on are fail safe, this story might change your mind. Watch more stories like this on An Ounce: [Insert URL to related episode — recommend Halifax Explosion once both are in the same playlist] If you value clear, honest storytelling about real disasters and the lessons they leave behind, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who thinks “it can’t happen here.” #AnOunce #LacMegantic #TrainDisaster #DisasterCaseStudy #RailSafety #CanadaHistory ________________________________________ Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00 – The Ghost Train 00:51 – Set-Up 02:01 – The Spark 03:56 – The Ghost Train Rolls in 05:39 – The Response 06:40 – Outcomes: The Cost 07:16 – Outcomes: Lessons Learned 08:02 – What We Missed? 09:10 – An Ounce 09:40 – Firefighting Chaos ________________________________________ Authoritative References with URLs 1. Transportation Safety Board of Canada – Full Official Report Primary investigation report with findings, causes, and timeline. 🔗 https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/rail/2013/r13d0054/r13d0054.html ________________________________________ 2. CBC News Interactive Coverage (Includes survivor quotes, images, and maps) Excellent resource for human stories, political context, maps, and aftermath. 🔗 https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/lac-megantic/ ________________________________________ 3. Wikipedia Summary with Many Cited Sources Includes citations from TSB, Reuters, Globe and Mail, and CBC. 🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac-Mégantic_rail_disaster ________________________________________ 4. YouTube: Aerial Footage and Aftermath Clips (Public Footage) Aerial shots and survivor videos. May contain content usable with credit or editing. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khpEAfYzTnc 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U46ikEotb8 ________________________________________ 5. Google Image Search for Public Photos Use filters like “labeled for reuse” for royalty-free visuals. 🔗 https://www.google.com/search?q=Lac-M%C3%A9gantic+rail+disaster+2013&tbm=isch&tbs=il:cl ________________________________________ 6. TSB Canada Infographics and Diagrams Often embedded in their reports or retrievable through archive tools. 🔗 https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/rail/2013/r13d0054/r13d0054.html#appendix ________________________________________ Sources and Credits: Music: Torsion by Density & Time via YouTube music library Certain images, tables, and excerpts used in this documentary are provided by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). Original report: Railway Investigation Report R13D0054 Available at: https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/rail/2013/r13d0054/r13d0054.html#photo-13 © Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Used under the Government of Canada’s Open Government License. Content has been reproduced for educational and documentary purposes with attribution. The TSB does not endorse this video or its interpretations. Additional images via iStock and Getty 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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The Day a Cargo Ship Nuked a City 6:48

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A cargo ship fire triggered the largest explosion before the atomic bomb. 2,000 dead. Halifax destroyed. This true story reshaped disaster response—and it all started with a spark on the water.—and you’ve probably never heard of it. On December 6, 1917, the SS Mont-Blanc collided with another ship in Halifax Harbor. Twenty minutes later, it exploded—flattening neighborhoods, killing 2,000, and rewriting the rules of disaster response. Here's how a small accident changed the world forever. 🎧 Like, comment, and subscribe for more short-but-mind-blowing history episodes every week. 🔁 Related episode: “London Ablaze: Tragedy, Blame, and Rebirth in 1666” – https://youtu.be/zB4575siib0 🎙️ From An Ounce, your dose of surprising true stories. #HalifaxExplosion #History #Disaster #WWI #AnOuncePodcast #CargoShipBlast #ForgottenHistory ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – A Quiet Morning in Halifax 1:08 – Two Ships, One Dangerous Secret 3:24 – Miscommunication and the Collision 5:02 – The Fire Everyone Watched 6:37 – The Explosion That Flattened a City 9:20 – Relief, Response, and a Boston Christmas Tree 11:22 – The Takeaway: Small Sparks, Big Consequences ________________________________________ 🔗 References • CBC Archive Overview: https://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/the-halifax-explosion • Canadian War Museum: https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/life-at-home-during-the-war/the-halifax-explosion • Britannica Entry: https://www.britannica.com/event/Halifax-explosion • Anchor Distance Map: https://www.novascotiahistory.ca/halifax-explosion-artifacts-map ________________________________________ Media Credits: Images and video via Wikimedia and Picryl as noted in video, images also obtained through iStock and Getty. And representative AI generated scenes as noted. Music via YouTube Music Library (Yacoby, Wind-Up Mountains, and Never Don’t Stop by Schwartzy) 👉Watch the weekly podcast, 'An Ounce', at - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvguDu9efxtrh6QOIZpApuBCHIfaZQmmP 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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From Fishnets to Fame: The Real Names Behind the Icons 7:57

25 days ago7:57

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Lady Gaga. Drake. Snoop Dogg. Vin Diesel. You know the names—but not the ones they were born with. In this second episode of You Won’t Believe Who These Names Belong To, we uncover the real names behind the fame and the surprising stories of how some of pop culture’s biggest legends rewrote their identities—and sometimes, their destinies. 🎭 What does it take to go from Peter Hernandez to Bruno Mars? From Mark Sinclair to Vin Diesel? Join us as we dig into the childhoods, turning points, and bold decisions that shaped their public personas. From hilarious nicknames to strategic reinventions, these transformations are anything but accidental. 🧠 How many did you guess right? What names shocked you most? Got a weird name-change story of your own—or know someone who once legally became Optimus Prime? Drop it in the comments and share the game. 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who thinks “Caryn Johnson” sounds familiar… 👉 You might also like: Check out Did Einstein Steal Her Genius?—another story that rewrites everything you thought you knew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmG7VpR6Ek #LadyGaga #Drake #SnoopDogg #VinDiesel #StageNames #NameChange #CelebrityOrigins #PopCultureHistory #AnOuncePodcast Other episodes in the series: You Won’t Believe Who These Names Belong To! The “Name Change Series” from An Ounce Released on or about: (1) July 31, 2025:The Real Identities of Famous Icons (2) August 14, 2025:They Changed Their Names -Then Changed Pop Culture (3) August 28, 2025:Masters of Disguise - When Changing Your Name Was the Only Way to Escape (4) September 4, 2025:The Reinvention Game ________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Do You Know Their Real Names? 00:39 – Stefani Germanotta → Lady Gaga 01:56 – Peter Hernandez → Bruno Mars 03:06 – Mark Sinclair → Vin Diesel 04:06 – Caryn Johnson → Whoopi Goldberg 04:53 – Aubrey Graham → Drake 05:46 – Calvin Broadus Jr. → Snoop Dogg 06:26 – Final Reflection & Closing Thoughts 06:45 – An Ounce ________________________________________ References • Bruno Mars name origin – The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/aug/24/bruno-mars-facts • Whoopi Goldberg name history – Biography https://www.biography.com/actors/whoopi-goldberg • Vin Diesel real name and background – IMDb Bio https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004874/bio • Drake on Degrassi – NPR https://www.npr.org/2023/10/05/drake-degrassi-career • Lady Gaga early life and name – Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lady-Gaga • Snoop Dogg biography – Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/snoop-dogg-biography-career-2022-1284649/ 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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They Demoted Pluto - And Exposed How Dumb We Really Are 4:50

5 weeks ago4:50

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Pluto was a planet—until scientists held a vote and kicked it out. What else have we been hilariously wrong about? From medicine to space, here’s why certainty is overrated… Pluto used to be our ninth planet—until it wasn’t. In 2006, a group of scientists demoted it to “dwarf planet” status, and suddenly, everything we knew about the solar system got a little weirder. But Pluto’s not the only thing we’ve misunderstood. We once thought smoking was healthy, that babies didn’t feel pain, and that doctors didn’t need to wash their hands. Oops. This episode of An Ounce is a hilarious reminder that some of our “facts” might not be facts forever. So the next time you hear someone say, “It’s settled science,”—you might want to smile politely… and leave the door open. 👉 If this made you laugh—or made you think—hit subscribe. Maybe Pluto will forgive us. 🪐 Drop a comment and share what you think humanity’s gotten hilariously wrong. 🎧 You might also like: The Distasteful History of Toothpaste – How brushing your teeth used to involve lizard guts, radioactive paste, and crushed bones. 👉https://youtu.be/tLr0idEsopY 👉 https://youtu.be/wq_H-8_pKKI Media Credits: Music – Seagull, and Spoon by Telecasted via YouTube Library, images and video from iStock and Getty. 🔹 Pluto's Discovery and Demotion: • NASA on Pluto's planet status: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/pluto/overview/ • History of Pluto's discovery by Clyde Tombaugh (via Lowell Observatory): https://lowell.edu/history-of-pluto/ • Why Pluto was demoted by the IAU in 2006: https://www.space.com/why-pluto-is-not-a-planet.html ________________________________________ 🔹 Outdated Scientific Beliefs: • Handwashing and Ignaz Semmelweis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164365/ • Tongue map myth: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-tongue-map/ • Babies and pain perception: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1440629/ • Smoking and historical advertising: https://www.history.com/news/smoking-health-ads-doctors-cigarettes 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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The Real Identities of Famous Icons 9:04

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What do Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? None of them were born with those names. Discover the real stories behind seven iconic identities. You know their stage names—but what about the names they left behind? From Muhammad Ali to Marilyn Monroe and Martin Luther King Jr., this episode of An Ounce uncovers the hidden identities behind seven legendary figures. It’s a fast-paced guessing game filled with name changes, reinventions, and the unexpected reasons behind them. Which reveal surprised you the most? Did you guess any right? Let us know in the comments. other episodes in the series: You Won’t Believe Who These Names Belong To! The “Name Change Series” from An Ounce Released on or about: (1) July 31, 2025:The Real Identities of Famous Icons (2) August 14, 2025:They Changed Their Names -Then Changed Pop Culture (3) August 28, 2025:Masters of Disguise - When Changing Your Name Was the Only Way to Escape (4) September 4, 2025:The Reinvention Game ------------------------------------------------------------- If you could change your name… what would you choose? 👉 Like, subscribe, and share for more stories that outsmart the obvious. 🎥 Related episode: [You’ve Been Lied To! The Truth Behind History’s Biggest Myths] #FamousNames #AnOuncePodcast #NameOrigins #CelebrityRealNames #HistoryRevealed ________________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps): 00:00 – Intro 00:48 – Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. (Muhammad Ali) 01:48 – Norma Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe) 03:01 – Reginald Dwight (Elton John) 04:18 – Marion Morrison (John Wayne) 05:14 – Archibald Leach (Cary Grant) 06:05 – Ferdinand Alcindor, Jr. (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) 06:58 – Michael King, Jr. (Martin Luther King, Jr.) 07:54 – An Ounce ________________________________________ 📚 References: • Muhammad Ali – Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammad-Ali-boxer • Marilyn Monroe – Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/actor/marilyn-monroe • Elton John – Official Website: https://www.eltonjohn.com/ • John Wayne – IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000078/ • Cary Grant – TCM: https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/76170|27646/Cary-Grant#biography • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – NBA: https://www.nba.com/stats/player/76003/career • Martin Luther King Jr. – Nobel Prize: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1964/king/biographical/ ________________________________________ Additional Media Credits: Images though Wikimedia, iStock, and Getty. Music via YouTube Music Library (Posted by Joel Cummings) 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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The REAL Superman Who Built America 7:10

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Before Superman soared, there was another Man of Steel—Joe Magarac. A towering figure born in the steel mills of Pittsburgh, Joe could lift trains, drink molten metal, and work without rest. But was he stronger than Superman—or even real at all? This episode uncovers the legend of Joe Magarac: part folk hero, part labor myth, and maybe part corporate propaganda. We’ll explore how an imaginary steelworker became a symbol of working-class endurance and how his legacy challenges everything we think we know about strength, sacrifice, and storytelling. 📣 Share this with the strongest person you know. 💬 And tell us in the comments: Who would you back—Joe or Superman? 🎧 Related episode you might enjoy: An Ounce – The Legend of Paul Bunyan: Big Lies and Tall Truths https://youtu.be/zCQZST8n2Xw #JoeMagarac #Superman #Folklore #LaborHistory #AmericanLegends #AnOuncePodcast ________________________________________ 🕒 Chapters (Timestamps – estimate and adjust after edit) 00:00 – Intro: The Steel Man vs. Superman 00:58 – Chapter 1: Born from Fire 02:16 – Chapter 2: The Original Man of Steel 03:48 – Chapter 3: Too Strong to Be True? 04:09 – Chapter 4: Superman vs. Magarac 06:06 – An Ounce ________________________________________ 🔗 References (Plain URLs with context) • Collier’s Weekly (1931 article by Owen Francis): Origin of Joe Magarac https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b4147162&view=1up&seq=11 • “Joe Magarac” entry, American Folklore.net https://www.americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/07/joe_magarac.html • Superman debut issue (Action Comics #1, June 1938) https://www.comics.org/issue/586/ Images : Representative images generates by AI as indicated in video(multiple Sources), Wikimedia, and Picryl; as well as iStock and Getty Music: Via YouTube Music – Spoons by Telecasted, Boomin by Dan (lebo) Lebowitz and Tone, Seekers, Comom Vamos by Casa Rosa, and Down with your Getup by Mini Vandals ________________________________________ 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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How Four Marines Created a Rock Legend—By Accident 5:10

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Four Marines. One shattered jaw. And a sound that would define a generation. In 1969, Peter Cetera—future frontman of Chicago—got beaten up at a baseball game. That fight didn’t just break his face… it transformed his voice. From clenched teeth and reconstructive surgery came a vocal style that shaped hits like 25 or 6 to 4, Hard to Say I’m Sorry, and You’re the Inspiration. 🎙️ Discover the wild true story behind Chicago’s rise—and the injury that made it all possible. 👍 Like the story? Hit subscribe, share it with a music history buff, and explore more unexpected twists on An Ounce. You might also like: 🎧 If It Feels Good… – A true story about radiation, ignorance, and how comfort can be deadly. 👉 https://youtu.be/Z39Qf8z0gB4 #PeterCetera #ChicagoBand #MusicHistory #RockLegends #AnOunce #StorytellingPodcast #VocalTransformation ________________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps – Estimate Only) 0:00 – Ordinary Guy 1:11 – Something Strange Came From the Damage 1:38 – The Facts 3:14 – Now You Know The Name 3:52 – An Ounce ________________________________________ 🔗 Online References 1. Peter Cetera interview about the jaw injury (Goldmine Magazine): https://www.goldminemag.com/articles/peter-cetera-recalls-beating-that-rewired-his-voice 2. James Guercio quote about 25 or 6 to 4 session (Classic Rock History): https://www.classicrockhistory.com/the-story-behind-25-or-6-to-4-by-chicago/ 3. Chicago's early band history (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame): https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/chicago 4. Fan analysis of Cetera’s vocal change post-injury (Chicago fan forums archive): https://forums.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/136923-peter-ceteras-voice-change/ 5. Cetera explains the origin of “25 or 6 to 4” title (Ultimate Classic Rock): https://ultimateclassicrock.com/25-or-6-to-4-title-explained/ Images: Credited in video and/or sourced through Getty and iStock by subscription through Power Director 365. Music: Ducky Funk by Quincas Moreira via YouTube music library 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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London’s Deadly Fog of 1952: A Silent Disaster 10:08

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A deadly fog. A city caught off guard. Over 12,000 lives lost—and barely a whisper. In December 1952, London was smothered by a yellow fog so thick it stopped traffic, filled hospitals, and choked the breath from thousands. No alarms. No evacuation. Just cold air, coal smoke, and silence. This episode of An Ounce follows fictional lives inside a real catastrophe: the Great Smog of London. Discover how a slow-moving, invisible predator crept into homes, settled into lungs, and changed public health policy forever. 👉 Like stories that reveal forgotten truths? Tap like, subscribe, and share An Ounce with someone who thinks disasters only come with a bang. 🎧 You Might Also Like London Ablaze: Tragedy, Blame, and Rebirth in 1666 — The gripping story of another deadly chapter in London’s past. https://youtu.be/zB4575siib0 #GreatSmog #LondonHistory #AnOuncePodcast #DisasterHistory #ForgottenCatastrophes ________________________________________ 📍 CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS (ESTIMATED) 00:00 – Intro: A Fog That Shouldn't Have hurt anyone 00:46 – Day One: December 5th, 1952 02:43 – Day Two: Silence and Shadows 04:02 – Day Three: The Coughing City 05:24 – Day Four: No Way Out 06:40 – Day Five: The Fog Lifts 07:45 – It’s Just Fog 09:10 – An Ounce ________________________________________ 📚 REFERENCES (Spelled Out URLs) • UK Government Archives – The Great Smog of 1952 https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/great-smog-1952/ • BBC News – What Was the Great Smog of London? https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-50818441 • The Guardian – A Killer Smog: How Londoners Died Slowly https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/05/the-great-smog-of-london-1952 • Scientific American – The Fog That Killed 12,000 People https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-fog-that-killed-12000-people/ • UK Parliament – Clean Air Act 1956 Historical Overview https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/transformingsociety/towncountry/towns/urbanplanning/overview/clean-air/ ________________________________________ Images: Accessed through, iStock and Getty by subscription; accessed from Pexels and Pixbay, Public Domain images from Wikimedia, and AI images from Powerdirector and Meta. Music: Via Youtube Music library, recorded by The Mini Vandals: City of the Wolf, Portcullis, Whirlpool, Nomads, and Cater Lake 👉Watch the weekly podcast, 'An Ounce', at - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvguDu9efxtrh6QOIZpApuBCHIfaZQmmP 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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How Much Could Your Childhood Toys Be Worth? 9:39

10 weeks ago9:39

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Take a brief glimpse into how ordinary items can become a real treasure! This short video shows how things like old toys and collectible memorabilia can be worth a lot of money today. Find out what's special about finding priceless antiques! #historytoday #shortswhatsappstatusvideos What if the junk you tossed in the trash could’ve paid for your next vacation? In this episode of An Ounce, we explore the unexpected value of things you probably let slip through your fingers. It’s not just about stuff… it’s about memory, meaning, and what we choose to keep. ________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 - Intro: You Threw That Away? 00:51 - The Penny That Costs Too Much 02:00 - Tax Tokens and Forgotten Currencies 02:55 - Cards, Cards, and More Cards 04:16 - Toys You Shouldn’t Have Tossed 05:17 - Why We Pay So Much for Yesterday 07:05 - Close: What’s Really Worth Keeping 08:02 - Here’s An Ounce ________________________________________ Reference URLs • U.S. Mint coin production costs: https://www.usmint.gov/news/inside-the-mint/2025-coin-cost-update • 1909-S VDB Penny details: https://www.pcgs.com/news/1909-s-vdb-lincoln-cent • 1943 Steel Penny background: https://www.coinstudy.com/1943-penny-value.html • State-issued tax tokens: https://www.tokenandmedal.org/tax-tokens • $12M Mickey Mantle card auction: https://www.npr.org/2022/08/28/mickey-mantle-baseball-card-record • $500,000 Beanie Baby: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/most-expensive-beanie-baby/ ________________________________________ (d) Suggested Episodes (Cross-Promote) Based on your current catalog, include these 3 suggested companion videos: 1. Did Einstein Steal Her Genius? → The hidden mind behind a world-changing formula. https://youtu.be/Aia5JovCydo 2. The Distasteful History of Toothpaste → When cleanliness met questionable chemistry. https://youtu.be/wq_H-8_pKKI 3. If it Feels Good... A Soothing but Deadly Power of Uranium → From glowing clocks to dangerous charm. https://youtu.be/Z39Qf8z0gB4 Images/Video: Obtained through iStock and Getty. Public Domain images sourced through Wikimedia and Picryl. Music: YouTube Audio Library 👉Watch the weekly podcast, 'An Ounce', at - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvguDu9efxtrh6QOIZpApuBCHIfaZQmmP 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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The Lost Time: When 11 Days Disappeared and Chaos Followed 7:52

11 weeks ago7:52

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What if 11 days just disappeared? It happened in 1752. This video explains the lost days, the daylight savings time connection, and why we still struggle with time today. Discover how a calendar change shook the world—missing wages, confused farmers, shifted birthdays, and even George Washington’s “new” birthday. From mobs yelling “Give us back our 11 days!” to parallels with Y2K panic and today’s daylight savings chaos, this isn’t just a strange moment in history—it’s a warning about how fragile our relationship with time really is. 📌 Chapters (Adjust timestamps after upload) 00:00 – Intro: Time… Lost? 01:14 – The Calendar Catastrophe 03:14 – History Forgets.. 04:02 – Modern Parallel: Y2K Panic 04:55 – What Mislaying 11 Days Can Do! 06:00 – So… What’s the Deal 06:45 – An Ounce 🧠 Key Topics & Keywords Gregorian calendar, Julian calendar, 11 days missing, 1752 calendar change, daylight savings time, history of timekeeping, calendar reform, lost time in history, time confusion, Y2K, time anxiety 📺 You Might Also Like (From An Ounce) The Mandela Effect: Did We All Misremember Reality? Uncover why large groups remember things “wrong”—and how fragile our grip on time and memory might be. https://youtu.be/IDfeiYgdD5Q When the Pope Was Put on Trial (After He Died) History’s weirdest courtroom moment, where time stood still and common sense took a break. https://youtu.be/sd81dgO6Wpw The Forgotten War That Shaped America: King Philip’s War Centuries before the calendar skipped ahead, a war exploded that reshaped the colonies—and was nearly erased from memory. https://youtu.be/NEQkkM7Ohac Operation Paul Bunyan: When the U.S. Flexed with Chainsaws A Cold War standoff that proves time isn’t the only thing that can disappear fast—like trees in the DMZ https://youtu.be/lAYCcG8Xuqo Referenced or Inspired By Calendar (New Style) Act 1750 – UK Parliamentary Archives https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/houseofcommons/reformacts/overview/calendaract/ William Hogarth’s “An Election Entertainment” https://collections.soane.org/object-p253 Oxford University Press Blog: “The Lost Days of 1752” https://blog.oup.com/2012/09/britain-skipped-11-days-september-1752/ National Archives – George Washington’s Birthday and Calendar Change https://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/washington The Church and the Calendar – Journal of Ecclesiastical History (Cambridge) https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-ecclesiastical-history/article/abs/change-of-calendar-in-1752/6FAABF5D04334F678989B728DBF9A196 Images: Video and image files also sourced through iStock and Getty, and some AI generated images as noted. Music: Bored Shortz and The Cat’s Meow by Everet Almond, Muffin Man by Cooper Cannell 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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What Made this Warrior Vulnerable? 9:11

12 weeks ago9:11

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Orrin Porter Rockwell, bodyguard to Joseph Smith and feared legend of the American West. He is ‘Mormon’ (LDS) folk hero; is a historical legend, and was said to be invincible—as long as he never cut his hair. But in 1855, he picked up a pair of scissors. Why? This episode reveals a stunning moment of tenderness from a man known more for bullets than kindness. A story of faith, myth, and one sacred gesture you won’t forget. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:56 – A Man Called Rockwell 02:40 – The Prophecy & the Hair 04:03 – The Widow & the Wig 05:38 – Fallout & Faith 06:49 – Legend & Legacy 07:58 – An Ounce References: LDS Church History: Rockwell Prophecy & Loyalty Details Joseph Smith’s prophecy and Rockwell’s unwavering loyalty. Source: The Church Historian’s blog. URL: https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/ask-us-top-five-reference-questions-about-orrin-porter-rockwell?lang=eng Fact vs. Folklore – Rockwell’s Reputation & Haircut for Agnes Explores verified and legendary accounts, including the wig story and behavior after cutting his hair. Source: LDS Living article featuring input from Church History Library. URL: https://www.ldsliving.com/the-most-famous-porter-rockwell-stories-fact-or-fiction-church-history-library-explains/s/94474 General Biography of Porter Rockwell (Wikipedia) Overview of his early life, Danite association, lawman role, and mythic status. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_Rockwell Rockwell's Hair Donation to Agnes Coolbrith Smith References common questions about the life of Rockwell. Item 2 of the article addresses the hair donation. Https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/blog/ask-us-top-five-reference-questions-about-orrin-porter-rockwell?lang=eng Danites Context and Origins Historical context and analysis of the Danite organization and its role in early LDS history. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danite Rockwell’s Legendary Status (Badass of the Week) Stylized but surprisingly well-sourced summary of Rockwell’s lawman years and rugged survival. URL: https://www.badassoftheweek.com/rockwell Credits: Several images and video were sourced from iStock and Getty, additional sources include Wikimedia, Picryl, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Music: from the YouTube Audio Library – Frog Kiss the Peat by Dan Lebowitz, Dance of the Mammoths by The Whole Other, Cats Searching for the Truth by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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Was She the Unknown Genius behind E=mc2? 9:28

13 weeks ago9:28

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Was Albert Einstein’s brilliance a solo act… or was someone quietly working beside him—only to be forgotten by history? In this episode of An Ounce, we uncover the story of Mileva Marić: Einstein’s first wife, a brilliant physicist, and possibly the uncredited partner behind one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of all time. From love letters filled with equations to the mystery of a missing diploma and a vanished child, this story raises one bold question: Who really wrote E=mc²? ________________________________________ 📌 Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro – Was Einstein alone? 01:07 - Meet Mileva Marić 02:21 - Love, Letters, and “Our Work” 03:56 - Missing Daughter, Missing Diploma 05:04 - Falling Apart, Divorce & the Nobel 06:11 - Mileva Alone 07:19 - What If Genius Isn’t a Solo Act 08:13 - An Ounce ________________________________________ 🎧 Watch now to explore the mystery, weigh the evidence, and decide for yourself. 🔔 Subscribe for more overlooked stories, hidden history, and genius that doesn’t always get the spotlight. 💬 Leave a comment below—was Mileva Marić a contributor, a muse, or something even more important? ________________________________________ 🧠 Like Mileva Marić, Annie Oakley stood at the edge of a moment that could’ve changed history—but didn’t. Find out why. https://youtu.be/OY4x7Q3-LWw 💡 If you didn’t learn about Mileva Marić, chances are you didn’t learn about King Philip’s War either. Here's what really happened. https://youtu.be/NEQkkM7Ohac 🎭 Think Mileva’s story changed the way you see Einstein? Wait till you find out how many of history’s greatest “facts” aren’t facts at all. https://youtu.be/JpHTMQV-XPQ Credits/Acknowledgements: Images: Public Domain images from Wikimedia, images and backroad vids from iStock and Getty thru PowerDirector 365. Music: Assorted piano backgrounds thru PowerDirector 365 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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The Real-Life Spies That Inspired James Bond 9:04

14 weeks ago9:04

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Was James Bond based on a real person? Meet the spies, heroes, and eccentrics who helped inspire Ian Fleming's iconic 007-then find out why none of them quite fit the tux. ________________________________________ Full Description: What if James Bond wasn't just fiction? In this episode of An Ounce, we dive into the real lives of the men believed to have inspired 007-from the Serbian double agent who gambled with Nazis, to the Canadian mastermind who ran a spy ring out of Manhattan. Meet Duško Popov, Patrick Dalzel-Job, William Stephenson, Sidney Reilly… and yes, even Ian Fleming himself. Each brought something to the Bond mythos-but not one of them is Bond. Discover how this famous spy was stitched together like a bespoke Frankenstein in a tux, with just the right mix of danger, elegance, and legend. ________________________________________ 🔍 Featured Sources: • Duško Popov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Du%C5%A1ko_Popov • Patrick Dalzel-Job: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Dalzel-Job • William Stephenson: https://intrepid-society.org/james-bond-007-vs-william-stephenson • Sidney Reilly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Reilly • Ian Fleming biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Fleming • Origins of the name James Bond: https://as.com/meristation/cine/el-primer-james-bond-es-un-ornitologo-de-filadelfia-ian-fleming-uso-su-nombre-para-crear-a-007-y-envio-esta-carta-a-su-mujer-n/ ________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:04 – Dusko Popov 02:42 – Patrick Dalzel-Job 04:04 – William Stephenson 05:08 – Sidney Reilly 06:10 – Ian Fleming 07:11 – So, Who Is James Bond? 07:59 – An Ounce ________________________________________ 🎥 You Might Also Like: • Find out The Truth Behind History's Biggest Myths! https://youtu.be/JpHTMQV-XPQ • The Most Dangerous Tree in the World – How a DMZ Border Dispute Turned Deadly https://youtu.be/lAYCcG8Xuqo • You've Been Lied To! The Real Story of the Mandela Effect https://youtu.be/IDfeiYgdD5Q ________________________________________ 🎯 Subscribe to An Ounce for smart, short, surprising stories from history. https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast ________________________________________ Music: High Noon by Track Tribe, Stick the Landing by Everet Almond, Final Boss by Evening Telecast, Shady Guy by Surf Ninja 3 via YouTube Audio Library Images: Via subscription through iStock & Getty, and other Public Domain images via Wikimedia Commons; and AI as indicated in video. 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube…

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The Tree That Almost Caused a War! 10:11

15 weeks ago10:11