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Not Past It

Ever wonder why the world is the way it is? Like, 1000s of years of humanity and this is the version of the world we came up with. This one? Same. Each Wednesday on Not Past It host Simone Polanen will pick a moment from that very same week in history -- and tell you how it shaped our lives today.

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37:36

The Witch of Delray

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2021/10/06

Depression-era Detroit is known for many things: baseball, bootlegging, and the booming auto industry. But what about a witch? On October 5, 1931, a Wayne County jury reached a verdict in the trial of an immigrant woman accused of murder and of being...The Witch of Delray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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39:24

How The Green M&M Got Sexy

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2021/09/29

The backstory of the M&M can be traced to the Spanish American War. On October 1, 1898, a coalition of diplomats met in Paris to negotiate a peace treaty between the U.S. and Spain, leading to a sugar rush across America’s new colonial territories. And eventually… domino-ing us into the modern day sex icon that is the green M&M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:34

💩🌠The Birth of Emojis 😂🤰🏾

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2021/09/22

Smiling poop. Zombie lady. High-fiving squid. Emojis cover a huge spectrum of human expression. But did you ever wonder where they came from? On September 19, 1982, a computer scientist, concerned his jokes weren’t landing in a university chatroom, used the first emoticon; colon, minus sign, parenthesis. The simple smiley face set the stage for a revolution in online communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:24

Zsa Zsa Slaps a Cop

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2021/09/15

Zsa Zsa Gabor was the epitome of Hollywood glam, starring in dozens of films and tv shows in the 1940s and 50s. But by the 1980s, her shine began to dim. On September 14 1989, Gabor made a celebrity comeback when she was prosecuted for slapping a Beverly Hills cop. In court Gabor played the role she was born to play… herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:49

9/11 Makes Me Uncomfortable

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2021/09/08

American flags, camouflage ribbons and “Never Forget” statements, prevailed as symbols of patriotism in the early 2000s. On September 11, 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks took place in the U.S. and had catastrophic ripple effects across the globe. Simone explores her personal feelings about 9/11 and the “Never Forget” narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:25

Your Beanie Babies Are Worthless

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2021/09/01

In the 90s, everybody had to have a Beanie Baby. Not just kids. They were one of the biggest get-rich-quick schemes of the decade. On August 31, 1999, the company, Ty Inc., released a cryptic message that they would retire the wildly popular toys. Instead of fueling a massive frenzy — it revealed the beanie baby bubble was destined to burst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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36:01

The Enron Whistleblower

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2021/08/25

Enron, the Houston-based energy giant, was one of the biggest, most well-respected companies in the 90s. But in 2001, it went from top of the heap to bottom of the barrel, real quick. On August 22, 2001, Sherron Watkins met with the company’s CEO to warn him about the accounting scandal pushing the company to the brink of collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:04

Woodstock 69: A Peaceful Disaster

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2021/08/18

Woodstock is the most iconic music festival in American history, remembered for peace and love. On August 18, 1969 it earned that reputation after being declared an official disaster zone without all the deadly side effects. It even converted its host, dairy farmer Max Yasgur, into an unlikely apostle on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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40:37

Secret Billboard Chart Topper from Crime Show

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2021/08/11

Martha Wash was flipping through TV channels when, to her complete surprise, she happened upon a familiar voice: her own – coming out of the mouth of someone else. Problem was: stealing her voice wasn’t a crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:20

The Olympic GOAT Gets Snubbed

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2021/08/04

Jesse Owens swept the track and field events at the Olympics in Berlin. On August 3, 1936, Owens won his first of four gold medals in the 100 meter dash cementing his name in history. The Black track star was celebrated as a hero -- but the celebration was short lived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:32

The Notorious Ma Barker

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2021/07/28

Ever heard of lady crime boss, Ma Barker? On July 26, 1932, her alleged gang of thieves stole over $200,000 from a Kansas bank without firing a single shot. The Barker-Karpis gang stole millions before Ma was killed in a shootout with the FBI. But was she a criminal mastermind or just a scapegoat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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39:44

Bitch, I’m an Astrophysicist

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2021/07/21

Sally Ride was the first woman to rocket off into space for NASA. On July 23, 2012, she died and left behind a legacy for women and girls in STEM. We dig into the limits of being labeled “first” and learn about the woman inside the space suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:03

Small Town Secession

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2021/07/14

Fed up with not receiving funding to fix their crumbling water infrastructure, the residents of a small town in Minnesota took matters into their own hands. On July 13th, 1977, the town of Kinney voted to secede from the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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28:47

United States of Illuminati

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2021/07/07

Think you know the Illuminati? Well, it's more than a rumored celebrity cult. And on July 4, 1798, the speech "The Duty of Americans at the Present Crisis," was delivered to warn of the group's threat to American democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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30:20

Rated PG-13 for Sex and Violence

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2021/06/30

Did you know that backlash from Indiana Jones and Gremlins led to the PG-13 rating? On July 1, 1984, the MPAA announced the rating that changed film forever. This week Simone reviews the rating system and it's hidden Puritan agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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32:50

Nazi Battle to Pop Musical?

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2021/06/23

How a Nazi Battle on June 22, 1941, led to the one of the biggest movie musicals of all time. Can you guess how we get there? This week Simone connects the dots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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25:56

The Paris Hilton Sex Tape

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2021/06/16

Paris Hilton’s sex tape ushered in a new era of celebrity obsession. On June 15, 2004: it went on sale after her ex made a deal with a pornographic distributor. Simone reflects on the scandal, fallout and impact it had on a generation of young women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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31:44

The LSD No-Hitter

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2021/06/09

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis, played the best game of his career while tripping on acid. On June 12, 1970:Ellis pitched a no-hitter. Simone tells the story of his trip and what it can teach us about psychedelic drugs and performance anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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29:53

A Race for a Better Breakfast

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2021/06/02

How are cornflakes and eugenics connected? On May 31, 1895: the Kellogg brothers filed the patent for what would eventually become Corn Flakes. Simone digs in to the cereal’s bizarre, dark origins and examines its lasting impact on the wellness industry today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:07

The Vax That Got Axed

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2021/06/02

Did you know there was almost an AIDS vaccine? On June 3, 1998: AIDSVAX VAX004 reached the final stage of trials before widespread approval. Simone gets the facts on the vax and why it never made it to the masses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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