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Things I Learned Last Night

Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

You know when you can’t sleep at night so you Google everything about deep sea diving? Things I Learned Last Night (TILLN) is that, but in a podcast. Check us out on Spotify, Apple, or wherever else you get your podcasts

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Cocaine Bear

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2023/02/28

The Cocaine Bear trailer has been making rounds on the internet since its release. What many people don't know about the movie is that it's based on a true story. Of course, the cinema embellishes it a ton. But it is a true story. In 1985 Andrew Thornton, paranoid and on the run, ditched his plane during a drug run and fell to his death in the Appalachian mountains. Thornton broke bad after a career as an undercover officer and started running Cocaine from South America across the US. The night he

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46:29

Hitchbot

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2023/02/21

In 2013, two university professors set out to answer a question no one was asking, "Can robots trust humans?" But, unfortunately, the answer is apparently not. David Harris Smith and Frauke Zeller wanted to understand if there were reasons for robots to turn on humans like we often see in movies. The experiment used a robot designed to hitchhike across Canada to test the ability of humans to take care of robots. The investigation was a huge success and stirred up much publicity. So the professors

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65:46

Nellie Bly

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2023/02/14

Most people dream of leaving a mark on the field at the onset of their careers. However, few manage to stir up the lasting impact that they expected. Elizabeth Seaman Cochran, also known as Nellie Bly, made a lasting impact in her field and many others. Nellie Bly was a journalist in the late 19th century. It was a time when most female writers were relegated to gossip columns, but Nellie was transforming the industry. Early in her career, she managed to go undercover and get institutionalized at a

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44:23

Charles Ponzi

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2023/02/07

For as long as there has been money to be earned, there have been scammers ripping people off. Some scams are low-profile and unelaborate. Others make a prolific status that cements it in the public mind for years, like pyramid schemes. One such scam that surfaces time and again is the Ponzi Scheme. The fraud's namesake, Charles Ponzi, may not have invented the scam, but he did take it to a new height. Even after getting caught and serving jail time for his crimes, Ponzi attempted to defraud the

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Pepsi Jet

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2023/01/31

We've all grown accustomed to disclaimers at the bottom or the end of advertisements. We know that, most of the time, there has to be a catch. But, even if there isn't a catch, most people don't have the will to face a mega-corporation to get what they are due. John Leonard isn't most people, though. In the mid-1990s, Pepsi ran the promotional campaign 'Pepsi Stuff.' The campaign concept was simple, drink Pepsi and earn points to purchase special edition gear. However, the ad showcased a student

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54:47

Loab

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2023/01/24

There may not be a corner of the internet garnering more buzz today than Ai. Specifically, Ai-generated art is creating quite a stir. One side of Ai art that wasn't expected is a woman named Loab. In April of 2022 a user creating with an Ai-art generator created a terrifying image of a woman. This user subsequently recreated the woman in increasingly horrifying forms for months before releasing the photos to the public. He named her Loab after the text generated in one of the many images. The image

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Stefan Mandel

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2023/01/17

Stefan Mandel is a mathematician who changed the game of the Lottery. Born in Romania, Stefan applied his mathematical brilliance to develop a revolutionary algorithm that increases the chances of winning the Lottery. He successfully used this system to win 14 first prizes in lotteries worldwide. Mandel faced many challenges, but the impact of his work on the lottery industry and the secrets behind his winning strategy are incredibly fascinating. This is the unbelievable tale of Stefan Mandel, the

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41:59

Frane Selak

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2023/01/10

Frane Selak was a Croatian music teacher famously known for his string of incredible luck and unlucky events. From narrowly escaping death on several occasions to winning the lottery, Frane's life has been filled with both miraculous and unfortunate events. Watch as we delve into the details of his extraordinary story and decide for yourself if Frane Selak is the luckiest or unluckiest man alive. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim

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Nolan Bushnell

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2023/01/03

Nolan Bushnell pioneered so much of the world we enjoy today. His crowning achievement, a company called Atari, brought video games into every household. Often he is credited as creating the world's first video game, pong. Even though video games, albeit nothing like the games we think of today, existed before pong. Along with his long list of successes, he's also the only person Steve Jobs ever worked for; Jobs spent time at Atari before founding Apple. Bushnell's unconventional management style

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51:22

The Fan Man

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2022/12/27

James, The Fan Man, Miller is famous for something that no other person ever to live can claim the same fame. He fell into multiple boxing matches, football games, and even Buckingham Palace. Miller was a parachutist in the 1990s who loved the extreme sport of paragliding. He also was vocal about his distrust of social norms. Those two passions led Miller to his most famous stunt. He was skydiving into a boxing match at Caesar's Palace. In the 7th round of the heavyweight title fight match between

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TILLN Christmas | 12 Days Ep 12

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2022/12/24

Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks for spending your holiday with us for the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. We had a blast, and we hope you did too. Tim and Jaron share their traditions as we all celebrate the newest addition to our holiday traditions (wink wink). This is episode 12 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we’re releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an

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NORAD | 12 Days Ep 11

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2022/12/23

In the 1950s, Sears printed a catalog ad encouraging kids to call Santa. That ad included a phone number to a Sears hotline. Except there was a typo in the ad. After a flurry of children called NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command) wishing to speak to Santa, the base commander was inspired. The command center tracked Santa every Christmas eve since that day. This is episode 11 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode

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Mari Lwyd | 12 Days Ep 10

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2022/12/22

The Welsh tradition of the Mari Lwyd might just be the strangest one we've covered on the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. We can't make this up, it wraps horse skulls, caroling, and rap battles all in one. You won't believe this. This is episode 10 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best

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Bicycle Playing Cards | 12 Days Ep 9

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2022/12/21

In World War 2, the United States government concocted a genius plan to rescue prisoners of war using maps disguised as playing cards. The military partnered with Bicycle and the red cross to deliver Christmas gifts to the POWs, thus beginning their escape. It was an ingenious plan that saved hundreds. This is episode 9 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your

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Home Alone | 12 Days Ep 8

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2022/12/20

Home Alone did so well at the box office that it ruined every other movie's chances in theaters. Also, Joe Pesci was a little scary and would've died in real life. This is episode 8 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and

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The Caganer | 12 Days Ep 7

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2022/12/19

In the middle ages, a Christmas tradition like none other was born in Catalonia, Spain. Celebrated to this day, the Caganer is a figurine that looks like the brainchild of any middle school boy. You're not prepared to find out what this is, we promise. This is episode 7 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational

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The Grinch | 12 Days Ep 6

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2022/12/18

The makeup for the Grinch Costume that Jim Carrey wore was so torturous to endure that he needed CIA training. This is episode 6 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and

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Sprite Cranberry | 12 Days Ep 5

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2022/12/17

In 2017, Sprite ran an ad for their hot new flavor Sprite Cranberry. The ad featured Lebron James and became a legend in the meme-verse. But it didn't end with memes and gifs. You have no idea the twists and turns this story is going to take. This is episode 5 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy

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It's A Wonderful Life | 12 Days Ep 4

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2022/12/16

Ever wonder why It's A Wonderful Life is on TV for about 24 hours a day every Christmas? Neither did we, but luckily now we don't have to. Here's the story of how It's A Wonderful Life stole Christmas. This is episode 4 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim

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The Little Ice Age | 12 Days Ep 3

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2022/12/15

One time the earth froze and made everyone enjoy cold snowy Christmases. Until one day, it wasn't cold anymore. Then all the people who grew up during the little ice age were "dreaming of a white Christmas... Just like the ones they used to know." This is episode 3 of the 12 days of TILLN Christmas. Every day until Christmas, we're releasing a new mini-podcast episode about all kinds of holiday topics. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy

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