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June 1, 2023

The Cargo Cults of Melanesia

Pressure Points discussed Cargo Cults in S5E12 - Cargo Cults - listen now! Cargo cults are a fascinating and complex phenomenon that emerged in Melanesia in the early 20th century. These movements are characterized by a belief in the imminent arriv…

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June 1, 2023

God's Rambo and the Ghost Camaro

Pressure Points discussed God's Rambo in S5E26 - God’s Rambo and the Ghost Camaro - listen now! Amid war and chaos, some rise above the fray to bring light to the darkness. One such hero is Helge Meyer, God's Rambo, and his trusty companion, …

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June 1, 2023

The Worlds Littlest Skyscraper

Pressure Points discussed The Littlest Skyscraper in S5E43 - The Curse of the Wichita Falls' Skyscraper - listen now! The city of Wichita Falls, Texas, is home to a unique and fascinating piece of architecture known as the "World's Littlest Skyscra…

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June 1, 2023

The Battle for Peleliu

Pressure Points discussed Peleliu in S4E6 - The Forgotten Battle of Peleliu - listen now! The Battle of Peleliu was a significant event in World War II, fought between the United States and Japan during the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign of the…

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June 1, 2023

Red Mercury: The Miracle Substance for ISIS

Pressure Points discussed red mercury in S5E25 - Yeltsin's Red Ooze - listen now! Red mercury is a substance that has been the subject of much speculation and myth over the years. Despite being discredited by experts, it continues to be a topic of …

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June 1, 2023

The Chernobyl Disaster

The Chernobyl disaster is one of the most catastrophic events in human history. It occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Soviet Ukraine. The disaster led to a massive explosion and fire, which released much radioactive …

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June 1, 2023

The Tragedy of Gary Webb

Gary Webb was an American investigative journalist who gained national attention for reporting on the CIA's involvement in the crack cocaine epidemic in the United States. Born in 1955 in Corona, California, Webb began his career as a reporter for t…

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June 1, 2023

The Great Molasses Flood

The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood, was a tragic event on January 15, 1919, in Boston, Massachusetts. It was caused by the rupture of a large tank containing 2.3 million gallons of molasses, which flooded the street…

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June 1, 2023

The Edelweiss Pirates

Pressure Points discussed the Edelweiss Pirates in E10 of the Patreon exclusive series - listen now! The Edelweiss Pirates were a youth resistance group that emerged in Nazi Germany during World War II. They were a loosely organized group of young …

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