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How Curious

Exploring Oklahoma legends, tall tales, oddities, and conundrums. Heard something you"re curious about? Submit questions and suggestions for future episodes to curious@kgou.org.

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14:21

How did a young Oklahoman become known as "The...

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2023/06/27

In 1913 a young Oklahoma came to be known as “The Richest Black Girl in America” after oil was found on her land. How Curious explores Sarah Rector’s extraordinary life.

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13:20

How did rural Norman, Oklahoma, become a Chicago...

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2023/06/20

For decades, stories have circulated about a violent Chicago gangster living in rural Norman, Okla. In this How Curious episode, Rachel Hopkin, digs for the truth behind the rumors.

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12:22

How did Oklahoma save the Texas Longhorn?

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2023/06/13

The Texas Longhorn is typically associated with, er, Texas. But KGOU heard a rumor that when the breed was on the verge of extinction a century ago, it was a group of Oklahomans that saved the bovine.

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13:20

How did Oklahoma give birth to seismic reflection?

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2023/06/06

How Curious explores a momentous scientific breakthrough which took place in Oklahoma in the early 1920s and which continues to have worldwide consequences today

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14:14

How did an Oklahoma impresario take country music to...

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2023/05/30

This episode features an Oklahoma-based musical mega-impresario, some of country music’s biggest stars, and a tour of the former USSR.

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12:59

What fascinating avian museum is based in Oklahoma City?

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2023/05/23

Exploring the fascinating history and lore of pigeons, plus the incredible variety of breeds

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12:14

How come Oklahoma has so many lesbian bars?

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2023/02/28

While there used to be several hundred lesbian bars across the US just a few decades back, only 24 remain. New York and Oklahoma tie for the lead with three lesbian bars each, but those two states are very different places, so why do they have this in common?

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12:43

How did an Oklahoma gospel song become an...

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2023/02/21

In the late 1920s, a young Oklahoman composer named Albert E. Brumley created a song that would go on to become one most popular pieces of gospel music of all time.

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11:43

How was a windmill mecca established in Shattuck, OK?

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2023/02/14

The small town of Shattuck lies close to Oklahoma’s border with Texas, and at its center stands the Shattuck Windmill Museum. We learn about the vital role that windmills played across the high plains region, as well as about the role this Museum plays in Shattuck life.

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12:44

Why is OKC central to the Morgan horse world?

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2023/02/07

The Morgan Horse is the earliest surviving breed of American horse. But it's from Vermont. So why is it so important to Oklahoma?

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12:43

Why are a pair of pretty red panties so significant...

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2023/01/31

For years, CB radio users heard a male voice incessantly repeating these words: "I got my nightgown on, I got my pretty red panties on, and I’m ready to go to bed." Who was behind the message and why?

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13:14

What ghostly goings-on take place at Kendall's...

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2023/01/24

Kendall’s Restaurant in downtown Noble, Okla., is famous for chicken-fried steaks, cinnamon rolls, and GHOSTS. Rachel Hopkin explores some strange goings-on under its roof.

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8:10

How Curious: Who is the worst outlaw that became...

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2021/11/03

Outlaws like Bill Doolin, Bert Casey and Richard “Little Dick” West have gone down in Oklahoma history as accomplished outlaws. But who is the worst outlaw that became famous in Oklahoma?

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8:10

How Curious: What Oklahoma mound inspired an H.P....

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2021/10/27

Before H.P. Lovecraft was considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, known for his cosmic brand of horror, he made a living ghostwriting for other authors. But was one of these stories inspired by a mound in Oklahoma?

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8:10

How Curious: Is gold buried in Oklahoma?

How Curious ·

2021/10/20

Gold has attracted various groups to Oklahoma, ranging from Spanish explorers, notorious outlaws like Jesse James and miners during the state's short-lived gold rush. But is gold and treasure buried in Oklahoma?

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7:30

How Curious: Why was Oklahoma the last state in the...

How Curious ·

2021/10/13

Oklahoma was the last state in the nation to legalize tattooing in 2006. Before then, some residents traveled to surrounding states to get tattooed or set up shop. But why did Oklahoma ban the practice in the early ‘60s?

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How Curious: Did an Oklahoma City lake revive a movie...

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2021/10/06

Belle Isle Lake in Oklahoma City was built in early statehood to generate electricity for the trolley system, becoming a premier destination for swimming and boating. But was the lake responsible for reviving one of the most iconic horror actors of the 20th century?

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12:37

How Curious: Was An Oklahoma Lawman The Inspiration...

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2021/09/29

Bass Reeves, one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River, is considered among the most prolific law enforcement officers in American history. But was the character The Lone Ranger based on Reeves?

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8:00

How Curious: A City That Never Was?

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2019/10/22

Why is there a Putnam City school district in Oklahoma but no Putnam City?

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7:58

How Curious: Why Can’t You Buy A Car In Oklahoma On...

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2019/10/15

KGOU listener John Potts noticed every auto dealership in the state is closed on Sunday, so he asked How Curious for an explanation. It turns out that Oklahoma is one of several states that forbids motor vehicle sales on Sundays.

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