Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities

Today's featured curiosities will have leave eager to dig into the past.

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People can get confused about a lot of things, whether they are brand new ideas or old traditions. Today's tour through the cabinet features a pair of such stories.

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Mundane actions often have a curious backstory, as these two seemingly innocent tales from history will prove.

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Let's explore some curious food. Fair warning, though...it might make you hungry.

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Pivotal moments can sometimes alter the future forever. Here are two such "historical hinges".

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History can be amusing, as these two tales from the Cabinet will illustrate.

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On today's tour through the Cabinet, we visit two topics that most of us take for granted, and put a curious spin on each of them.

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Some curious stories are built by the living, and some are made possible by the dead.

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Two curious women, two curious tales. Following them on their journeys will be the highlight of your day.

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There have always been people around with a knack for making land masses seem curious. Here are two such tales.

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Politics often seem pretty boring, but if you look deep enough, there are always curious notes to them.

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Sometimes crime can be curious, as these two stories demonstrate today.

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The afterlife can hold some curious answers, if you know where to look. Here are two tales that explain what we mean.

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Some people will go to great lengths to stay true to their passion, whether that's a friend or a scientific mystery.

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We go abroad today to explore a pair of curiosities that changed the world around them.

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Today's curiosities are all on wheels, so climb in and enjoy the adventure.

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Science often leads us to do very curious things. Today's stories only help prove that point.

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Curious tales from both the future and the past are part of your tour through the Cabinet today.

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Some curiosities of the past brought delight, while others delivered pain. Both are part of our tour today.

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Enjoy this pair of curious tales as you make your way through the Cabinet today.

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Everything is Greek to us--including these two curious tales on offer today.

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Let's dive into a couple of European curiosities today by focusing on music and food - and so much more.

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Sometimes the least likely individuals give us the most curious tales. Enjoy today's tour!

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Today's tour through the cabinet features two very different stories, joined together by the mysterious thread of language and code.

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Today's curious tour will teach us a bit of entertaining--and educational--American history.

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Two curious residents brining change to their households are part of your tour through the Cabinet today.

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Two curious searches, each with their own depth and focus. Enjoy this trip through the Cabinet.

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Amazing animals are at the center of both stories on today's tour.

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Kids can do amazing things, as you'll learn during today's tour through the Cabinet of Curiosities.

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You'll be surprised by the journey today's subjects take, but delighted by the results.

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Let's go back in time for a pair of curious tales. Enjoy the tour!

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Today's tour will introduce visitors to key individuals at the center of things we might take for granted.

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Let's lift our voices and sing the praise of curious stories. There are two starts on display for this one, so we hope you enjoy!

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Our tour through the Cabinet today is all about entertainment, but from a curious angle.

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Today's tour features two characters with legendary reputations.

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Two stories featuring delightful antics, ready and waiting for visitors to the Cabinet of Curiosities

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Our power of observation as a species has led to all sorts of curious stories. Here are two that you'll enjoy.

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Some individuals are curious for what they manage to do over long periods of time, while others make an impact after one brief moment of genius.

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The business world is a curious place, and because of that, it has given us some amazing characters.

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Some people are always cooking up curious things. The two subjects of today's tour through the Cabinet did just that—with explosive results.

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The curious afterlife is on full display on today's tour.

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Today the tour through the Cabinet goes deep beneath the surface to find some curious tales.

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The truth at the center of some curious tales require us to get inside the head of some amazing people.

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Right beneath our feet, amazing curiosities are just waiting to be uncovered.

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Curious lives are on display today, focusing on a couple of amazing people and their fascinating stories.

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The two tales on display in the Cabinet today are sure to inspire curiosity—one due to wonder, and another because of mystery. 

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Some of the most curious things can be seen by looking upward. Today's tour shows us how that has let to at least two things that are ever so beautiful.

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Two tales that are hard to believe, mostly because they really shouldn't have happened. Enjoy the tour!

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This pair of stories is a mix of sweet and sour. Either way, though, they are curious.

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Curious creatures about on today's tour through the Cabinet.

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Whether we're talking about ancient carvings, or modern coincidences, there are so many curious tales to explore.

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Sometimes it takes a writer to get a curious tale in front of the public, as these two stories demonstrate for us today.

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Curious things happen whenever people are involved. And these two stories are a great example of that.

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Human curiosity is on full display here, from the lowest of lows to high above us.

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Some old traditions are a bit curious. Here are two very different, but very fascinating, examples.

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In the past, secrecy often offered women a unique chance at making a difference. Here are two great examples.

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Famous creatives are more than their finished works. These two curious tales are bound to leave you with a new appreciation for the artwork you love.

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Two colorful stories to inspire your curiosity about the world around you.

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Many wonders of the natural world seem too good to be true. Turns out, that's a complicated—and curious—idea.

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Popularity often takes the world by storm, and in its wake we are left with some pretty curious stories.

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Two scientifically-minded people are featured on today's tour through the Cabinet.

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It's amazing for successful some people turned out to be, despite taking very unconventional paths to get there.

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Some folks have to travel around for a while before they do something curious, like this pair of stories.

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This episode might make you hungry. Just consider it a curious side effect of these great stories.

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Sometimes people are curious because of what they are born to be, and sometimes they are curious of who they later become. The two subjects of this episode are curios for both reasons.

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This bloody episode is guaranteed to leave you thankful for the sacrifice of others—in more ways than one.

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Our tour today will introduce you to two curious individuals who revolutionized the roles they were lucky enough to fill.

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Two curious tales from the world of all things spooky.

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If you're lactose intolerant, you might want to take a pill or three before you listen to this curious pair of delicious stories.

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Things get really curious when people's interests become highly specific, as tthese stories prove to us today.

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Looking back on things that were made in the past can always be enlightening--and more than a little curious.

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It only takes on person to make big waves in most industries. These two tales, though, are more curious than most.

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Today's stories are deeply curious—and almost became larger than life as a result.

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Let's go find a few curious facets of the great state of Pennsylvania, shall we?

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Time is on everyone's mind this week, so here are a pair of curious tales with time as their core.

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The end of year celebrations often feel familiar and "known". But there are still some holiday stories out there that have the ability to leave us scratching our heads.

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Today's tour through our holiday-themed Cabinet includes a mystery and a miracle. Enjoy them both!

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Sometimes all it takes is a single person to make an impact on the world. Both of the subjects in today's tour are shining examples of that.

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Our holiday-themed tales are a little thin today, but that doesn't mean they don't have value.

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Today's tour will uncover some truly curious tales from the holiday season.

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A pair of very curious individuals are on today's tour. We hope you enjoy their company!

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Science can explain some things, and get stumped on others. But both of today's tales are curious nonetheless.

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Today's tour through the Cabinet features some medical marvels that you don't want to miss.

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While simple objects are fun to look at, some of the most curious items in the Cabinet today are technical processes with amazing stories at their center.

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Two curious tales, one connecting figure. Come visit the Cabinet for a tour.

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Many of the curious things in history are only curious when compared to world around them, as these two stories suggest.

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Today we explore two strange stories that do more than entertain: they get us thinking.

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Some strange stories can capture the imaginations of a massive audience, as these two stops on our tour of the Cabinet will show you.

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If today's tour is any indication, both failure and success can generate curious results.

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Today's tour through the Cabinet takes a stop in France, where some very curious things are afoot.

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Steam and fire put history under a lot of pressure today on our tour through the Cabinet.

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Halloween icons are on display in the Cabinet today. 

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Spooky season arrives in the Cabinet with a tour of some common curious tales.

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Some curiosities will keep you up all night, while others will lull you to sleep. Enjoy the show!

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Treasure is always curious. Sometimes it's hidden and needs discovered, and sometimes it's right in your desk drawer.

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If today's stories are any indication, an early start at your dream job is a good thing. But it never guarantees a happy ending.

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One that that has always fascinated us is the way some people can transform themselves. And for our tour today, you'll get to learn about two powerful examples.

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Sometimes we seek out a curious hobby. Others have one dropped into their laps. Either way, today's tour will transport you in a weird and wonderful way.

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All creatures great and small are on display in the Cabinet today.

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On today's tour through the Cabinet, let's explore two influential figures with vastly different legacies.

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Ladies doing curious things. That's what's in store for anyone entering the Cabinet for a tour today.

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History is marked by many unusual achievements. Some are delightful, and others are sad. Today we'll look into examples of both.

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Stories can drive people to do some unusual things, as these two additions to the Cabinet will show you.

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Everyone wants to leave their mark on the world. How some folks have managed to do that, though, is more than curious.

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One of the most curious things about humans is the ways in which we communicate. Today we'll explore two stories in that theme.

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Mysteries and conundrums abound on this tour through the Cabinet!

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For some, a little oddness can make them stand out. Whether that's good or bad, though, is up to you to decide.

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Tales of medical marvels are on offer today, but be careful--things get a bit dangerous.

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Curiosity can be found in the strangest places. Let's go exploring today.

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Even something as simple as a name can be a curious thing, as today's tales demonstrate.

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Unique people who notice curious things in the world around them often leave a lasting mark, as these stories show so well.

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Some trends are more curious than others, as this tour through the Cabinet will prove.

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Odd behavior and dangerous stakes. All that and more is included in today's tour through the Cabinet.

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Sometimes the most curious thing we can do is live differently, as these stories demonstrate today.

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Today's tour through the cabinet lands us in court for a variety of things, with curious results.

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Some create, and some destroy. Either way, their journeys can be very entertaining.

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War can bring out the best in some people, leading to curious stories...like these.

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Unbelievable tales always inspire a bit of curiosity. We think you're going to love these two new additions to the tour.

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TRAILER: That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke

Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale. 

Because everyone needs a little weird in their life!

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It's curious just how far some people will go to make a point—both literally and figuratively.

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Some folklore is meant to leave us in awe, and others are really good at delivery laughs. Today's tour features one of each.

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Home is where the heart is. And it's also frequently a curious place. But none can hold a candle to this pair of weird homesteads.

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Two strange individuals, two curious accomplishments. Both are on tour today in the Cabinet.

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Humans have a curious habit of making a big deal out of certain things. And the stories about those moments are always entertaining.

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Unexpected changes often generate curious tales. Today's tour will feature some that stuck around, and some that didn't.

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Living creatures that defy our expectations are always the perfect recipe for curious tales.

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Modern or ancient, there are all sorts of things to be found out there. And all of it is so, so curious.

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Human behavior is often a source of curious observation. Today's tour will help you see how that's never not true.

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Curious things can happen when you least expect them, as these two tales so perfectly prove.

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Myth and legend hold a lot of curious elements. Hopefully the journey will be a bit more entertaining then the truth. 

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Two tales of curious strength. One that inspires delight, and the other...dread.

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Enterprising individuals are always a curious bunch--even when they're a little shady or forgotten.

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Some curious creations leave a better taste in your mouth than others.

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Fame is a curious thing, especially when it isn't exactly clear why it's happened.

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Sometimes it takes a single person to stand out, take the risk, and carve a better road forward for others like them. These two individuals did just that, and in the most curious way.

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If you look around this curious world of ours, you'll likely find a lot to complain about. Like the events in these two stories.

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Life and death often deliver unusual stories, as these Curiosities demonstrate so well.

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Today's tour through the Cabinet is all about women who did curious things to make the world a better place.

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Today's curiosity is sound, which is featured in very different ways in our two stories.

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Whether brief or long-standing, these two curiousities have left a lasting impact on the world.

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Sometimes the most curious thing you can find is high above you. Here are two figures we can all look up to.

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We can learn a lot from the things that are written down. Two curious sides to that idea are on display today.

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Fame is complex, and these two individuals achieved it in very different ways.

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Luck is a curious thing, and these two individuals certainly experienced a lot of it.

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Some people become famous for studying history. Others are known for making it.

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Not everything ends up the way it started out, and that includes the lives we live as humans, as well as the inventions we make along the way.

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If you frequently find fashion to be a curious topic, today's tour will be the perfect fit.

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Some beverages are more powerful than others, because they compel humans to do some very curious things.

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Curious people and the stories they left behind will never not be fascinating to us.

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History can be fun and curious, but also deadly. These two stories should demonstrate why.

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There's no end to the unexpected discoveries we've made over the centuries, and this pair are certainly curious.

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Our 500th episode will give you the sort of tour the Cabinet of Curiosities has become famous for: the unlikely stories behind some everyday objects we all take for granted. Enjoy, and thanks for all the support!

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Significant individuals are always curious. Today's tour will help you learn more about two of them.

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Small mammals do more than scurry around our feet. They also leave a trail of curious stories for us to follow.

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Small town drama can sometimes lead to curious tales.

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Curiosity does not always prevent us from seeing the truth. For many, it's just another way to sell a lie. Let's see how this works on today's tour through the Cabinet.

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Unbelievable things do happen, testing our limits. The stories that feature today will help you see how little stories can grow into big legends.

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The creativity of people will never not be curious. We hope the stories on display in the Cabinet today prove that's more than just a half-baked idea.

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Some people come up with curious ideas that are worth talking about long after they're gone. Today's tour covers two of those tales.

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Today we visit two tales of out-of-place characters, and the legacy they've left behind.

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Today's tour features something found everywhere, and another thing that can only be found in one impossible location.

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If you get one message from today's tour of the Cabinet, it should be that people—and the things they make—are often curious.

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Things are lifted on this tour of the Cabinet. The outcome, however, is more than curious.

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Today's tour features some amazing inventions that might have been a heavy lift, but we've been writing about them ever since.

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Two stories from long ago, both of which call for a lot of solid observation.

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Extraordinary people and extraordinary items. The stories on display today should give you a bit of delight.

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This tour will help you learn about a pair of bodies, where they came from, and where they went.

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Some of the biggest lessons in life can be learned from the smallest things. Let's hope today's tour gives you a clear picture of that.

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Tales of awkward adventure are featured in today's tour through the Cabinet. 

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Sometimes a thing is important because of how it's built, while other items are important because of the "why". Both options, though, deserve a place in the Cabinet of Curiosities.

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So many origin stories are both curious and unique, and today's tour doesn't deviate from that standard. 

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Usually, the precise moment a significant event took place is difficult for historians to nail down. But not in the stories we cover today on our tour through the Cabinet.

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Two stories with more in common than you'd think. And that makes them more than a little curious.

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Even in death we can find the most curious details.

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Some folks refuse to do things the typical way, and along the way, they leave behind some curious tales.

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There's a fine line between mistakes and pranks, but this episode manages to walk it carefully.

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Our Cabinet tour today will help you spend a bit of time enjoying some killer stories.

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Today's tour features a story you've probably never heard of, and one you definitely have...you just might not know it yet.

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Two tragic scientific endeavors, two curious stories. Enjoy!

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It's delightful to learn something new about things that feel so familiar, and today's tour through the Cabinet aims to deliver on that.

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If these two stories are any indication, some pretty curious things have taken place out in the woods.

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Trickery abounds on today's tour through the Cabinet!

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Today's tour through the Cabinet features some cool stories with some hot takes. 

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Something events are baffling and incredible at first blush, but once the fog is blown away by a bit of context, the curious truth comes shining through.

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Two amazing individuals, one who wanted to disappear, and another who refused to be left behind.

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Things we take for granted often have unusual origin stories, which clear make them great additions to our Cabinet of Curiosities.

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Our tour today features two characters remembered for very different things.

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We dig holes for a variety of reasons, two of which can be found on today's curious tour.

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Dealing with tricky situations can often require a heroic heart, and that's what's on display in today's tour of the Cabinet.

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Legendary characters will be cast in new light on today's tour through the Cabinet of Curiosities.

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You came for some curious exhibits, and today's tour won't disappoint. Just keep an eye on your favorite bucket.

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Legendary battles and tales of revenge. Those are our focus on today's tour through the Cabinet.

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The two stories on display today illustrate just how much we can learn about something if we spend enough time digging for the truth.

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Today's stories are bound to give you chills. Bundle up for this colorful tour through the Cabinet.

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Some of the most curious stories are found on the edge of society. These might be painful tales, but they are necessary as well.

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Making things is challenging. Making memorable things is even harder. But these two curious creations are well worth the price of admission.

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Today's tour through the Cabinet will introduce you to some wonderful characters. Enjoy!

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Sometimes the most curious thing about us is our clothing—a target that today's featured stories aim straight at the heart of.

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After today's tour of the Cabinet, you'll never look at your kitchen the same way again.

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Things get very weird on today's tour through the Cabinet.

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Bats and spooks feature heavily on today's midnight tour. 

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Sometimes we take two swings and miss both times. And sometimes both are hits. It should all make sense once you hear today's tour of the Cabinet.

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One of our goals at the Cabinet is to help you view old things in a new light. And today's tour will do just that.

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The lives we live can often leave a mark on the world. Sometimes that's due to our accomplishments, and sometimes it's all about what we've forgotten.

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Humans have been around on the planet long enough that one of the most eerie things to experience is the absence of other people. Today's tour puts two such moments on display.

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Some academicsThe Talking Dead discover groundbreaking concepts, while others become them. Today's tour should explain exactly what we mean.

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Some traditions are held onto a bit more tightly than others—both literally and figuratively. 

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Extraordinary beginnings for some commonplace bits of our culture. Today tour should be painless.

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It's difficult to know exactly what's going on inside the minds of the people around us. But if these Cabinet stories are any indication, perhaps we should be a bit worried?

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The brain works in mysterious ways, as is demonstrated by both exhibits on our tour of the Cabinet today.

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Let's take a curious tour of some amazing inventions.

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You might be surprised by just how powerful a bit of history can be, as these curious tales attest.

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Great amounts of time and distance are spanned in this tour of curious personalities.

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Curious people tend to rise to the top. Today's subjects are no exception.

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Some individuals have tried very hard to stand out on the pages of history, and many have succeeded in very unique ways.

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Let's tour a pair of curious stories that are joined by a simple element: human language. 

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Often times, it's not uniqueness that makes people curious, but their similarities. Today's tour should reveal exactly what we mean.

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There's a lot of extraordinary adventure hidden behind the lives of two individuals with plain, ordinary names.

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Today's curious adventure will require setting foot on a boat or two, but the journey will be worth it.

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The world is out there, waiting for us to take control and explore it. How people have done that in the past, however, was sometimes a little curious.

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We humans always try our best to understand the world around us. Sometimes that leads to new benefits, and sometimes it leads to misunderstandings.

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One curiosity in our world is how minds change over time. And the two exhibits on our tour today should help you understand why that's so easy to love.

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Some people are inventive, while others can't seem to get it together. How their stories play out, though, can always be curious.

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Sometimes you can find what you're looking for, and sometimes you can't. Either way, the process can be a little curious.

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Today's tour will teach you about some things that might seem difficult to believe. Whether you are right or not...well, you can be the judge.

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Let's take a trip Down Under for today's Cabinet tour.

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Today's tour features two individuals who lived life against the grain, although the causes they fought for couldn't have been more different.

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Sometimes curiosities are built, as today's tour will show.

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Today's tour through the Cabinet explores crime on both large and small scales.

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This summer, Grim & Mild Presents continues its journey into the strange, the unusual, and the fascinating. For our newest season, we’ll be taking to the high seas to explore one of history’s most notorious types of criminal: pirates.

From naval battles and buried treasure, to deadly sword fights and stolen rum. Prepare to raise anchor! Grim & Mild Presents: Pirates sets sail on Friday, July 8th.

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Some curiosities are serious business, while others are worth a good chuckle. Here's a matching set!

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Curious moments frequently happen when expectation is flipped on its head.

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We often refer to fame as "blowing up", and these two famous individuals both experienced that. To one degree or another.

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On today's tour through the Cabinet, we explore some surprising developments that struck the world as a bit...well, curious.

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On paper, a lot of ideas sound seem ridiculous—whether intensionally or not.

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Some folks get lots of attention for bad ideas, while those who make an impact get forgotten. The world of science is certainly curious.

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Sometimes people just don't stay where they belong, which leads to some very curious situations. 

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Clever thinking has led to some curious stories, as these two tales demonstrate for us today.

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Plots to do dastardly things is on the tour today, complete with all sorts of curious characters.

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Let's discuss some rather curious people and their unusual creations.

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Some people have accomplished great things and had their names carved forever in the record books. Others labored anonymously. Either way, though, you'll find their tales to be more than curious.

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Governments can do some pretty curious things, and today's tour is a great example of how.

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More human ingenuity is on display on today's tour of the Cabinet.

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Creative solutions to difficult problems often make for very curious results.

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Some people change the world for the better, and others make it worse. Either way, they make for curious stories.

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Some legends are born that way. These two stories approach that idea from two very different, very curious angles.

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Some of history's most curious moments come in small packages.

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Unlikely characters make an appearance on today's tour through the curious.

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We're serving unusual dining experiences today. Pull up a chair and dig in!

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War often brings out the best in people in response to the worst situations. These two tales should serve as curious evidence. 

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It's sink or swim on today's tour through the Cabinet.

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We go to great depths today to give you curious tales. Enjoy!

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For our 400th episode, we take you on a fun and bizarre tour of hidden things. Trust us, though...it's not what you think. Thanks for listening, and stay curious!

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Two stories that both feature elements way ahead of their time. And in each case, that makes them more than a little curious.

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Let's visit some special locations, and the individuals who visited them.

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Unusual characters from the pages of history always bring a bit of delight to our ears. Today's tour should be no exception.

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Curiosity takes flight today. We hope you enjoy the journey.

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So many curious stories can be found at the root of everyday things we take for granted today. Let's explore two of them here.

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Life at the edge of death is a curious thing. These two incredibly individuals made that abundantly clear.

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This pair of stories is gritty and real, like the legends they have become.

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Folks at the top of their game often generate some amazing stories. This pair of tales won't disappoint.

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There are some surprising stories behind common ideas and creations. Today's tour will leave you begging for more.

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Ancient history might be far in the past, but the wonderful gems it contains are as timeless and delightful as ever.

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Legends always look simple and shiny on the surface. But if you dig a little deeper, the stories you can uncover are more than curious.

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The inventiveness of people will never stop being a major curiosity for us to enjoy. But today's stories have more than a healthy dose of surprise.

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One thing's for certain: managing a community is hard work. Every generation has its challenges, too—along with their own curious solutions.

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Some stories only gather an air of curiosity after enough time has passed. Thankfully for these two tales, time delivers some spectacular results.

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Men and their unusual offspring are on display today. And believe me, this is a bigger deal than you'd expect.

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It's amazing how many curious things can be uncovered if only we took the time to do a little digging.

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Some of the best curiosities are created by imaginative people, and today's tour should make that unbearably clear.

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You can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it. Although, that could be good or bad, depending on which story you hear.

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Surprising origins are full of delight, as today's tour through the Cabinet should demonstrate.

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Unexpected behavior is on full display on today's Cabinet tour.

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Let's take a look as some crooked characters today on a tour through the Cabinet.

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Today's tour will give us a glimpse into the curiosity of war, and the unique individuals who played their part.

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A single moment can define a person. Some will try for years to move past it, while others are happy to hang their laurels on it and call it a day. Today's tour should demonstrate how.

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Crappy situations often lead to curious endings.

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Curiosity is often found in the center of unusual stories. Let's see what bounty today's tour brings us, shall we?

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The beginning rarely looks like the end, but once you dig into these curious lives, you'll start to notice the shape of greatness.

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Life at home can offer some curious distractions, from television to pets. These two tales should serve as perfect proof.

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More origin stories, because nothing is more curious than unusual beginnings to familiar characters.

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Origin stories are often curious, and these two tales are guaranteed to entertain.

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Success and failure often hinge on chance and opportunity, and it's easy to feel a bit deflated.

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There's some very creative thinking on display for today's tour through the Cabinet.

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Choose your weapon for today's duel of curiosities. No matter what you pick, though, expect the unexpected.

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Learning about things that happened in the past can generate a sense of wonder. And these two stories are bound to do just that.

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