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The Internet Says it’s True

Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.

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40:20

Corrections Episode: Amending the U.S.S. Constitution

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2024/12/02

It's a first for our podcast! The episode we ran on November 11, 2024 about the U.S.S. Constitution and Constitution Grove in Indiana was so popular, it made its way to the ears to the ears of the Historian for the United States Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment Boston, which is the group that is the authority on the topic! Historian, Margherita M. Desy, spent some time with me to help correct the record! We spoke for 30 minutes and you'll definitely be impressed by the wealth of

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45:14

22 Caliber Surgery: George’s Horrible, Awful OCD Cure

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2024/11/25

George was a psychiatric patient whose Obsessive Compulsive Disorder was so advanced that it drove him to attempt suicide. He survived the attempt, but in doing so, he was miraculously cured of his OCD symptoms. In this episode, we talk about the frontal lobe, the function of the prefrontal cortex, and famous neuroscience stories like Phineas Gage and George. Then we chat with Comedian Dan Wilbur. Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of mental health, guns and suicide. Support

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55:55

Lucille Ball’s Fillings: Detecting a Japanese Spy...

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2024/11/18

There's a popular Hollywood story about Lucille Ball. She told several people, including Dick Cavett, that the temporary fillings in her mouth picked up radio stations - even detecting an underground Japanese Spy Ring during World War II! This episode is a bit of a departure from our normal episodes as we try to get to the truth of the famous tale. And since this is a "Mythbusters" style podcast, we bring on Cliff and Harrison of the "Try This At Home" Mythbusters watch-along podcast to chat about

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16:47

Constitution Grove: A Forest that Exists for a SINGLE...

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2024/11/11

In Southern Indiana, the United States Government has set aside a 53,000 acre forest for a singular purpose: to support the maintenance of ONE 227-year old warship. In this episode, we talk about purpose-planted forests, Constitution Grove and the history of the U.S.S. Constitution. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our

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45:40

Nicholas Cage and the Dinosaur Skull

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2024/11/04

Actor Nicholas Cage is well-known as an eccentric guy, and his many bizarre collections are a testament to that reputation. But in 2007, Cage bought a rare dinosaur skull that got him in trouble with the government of Mongolia. In this episode, we talk about his collections, the skull purchase, the A-List actor he outbid, and the unfortunate result of the purchase. Then we chat with Comedian and Mindreader, Eric Dittelman. Review this podcast at

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46:39

When the Dodgers Killed a Community: Chavez Ravine -...

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2024/10/28

This week, the baseball world mourned the passing of beloved Dodgers Pitcher, Fernando Valenzuela. In this rewind episode from February of 2022, we tell the sad story about Dodger Stadium, which starts with a piece about Valenzuela. Dodger Stadium seats 56,000. It’s the 3rd oldest, and the largest stadium in Major League Baseball. But the story of how – and where – it was built is a difficult tale of the displacement of an ethnic minority community. This episode explores the history of Chavez Ravine

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50:30

Inglorious Bruin: Wojtek the Soldier Bear

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2024/10/21

During World War II, the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the 2nd Polish Corps enlisted a Syrian Brown Bear as one of their own. At first, it was just a mascot, but ended up earning a battlefield commission by doing much more! In this week's episode, we learn about various animal troops during the war and tell the story of Wojtek, the Soldier Bear! Then we play the quiz and chat with Comedian Harrison Greenbaum!Review this podcast at

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41:24

Amazing Aerial Stories: A TISIT Digest

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2024/10/14

In the last 4 years, we've covered some amazing stories about aviation. In this special digest episode of The Internet Says it's True, we take a look back at four of these stories: - An American pilot flying for the French that most people have never heard of - A very humorous and downright ballsy stunt by one of the world's most famous aviators - The time we almost dropped a nuclear bomb on South Carolina - An impossible tale of a woman who fell from the sky Review this podcast at

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57:08

The Hottest Coffee: The McDonald’s Coffee Lawsuit -...

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2024/10/07

For decades, the story about the woman who sued McDonald's because her coffee was too hot has been used as an example of frivolous lawsuits. But the truth is much different than the legend! In this episode, we explore this case in detail and learn that you may have heard it all wrong! Then we play the quick quiz with Magician, Peter Boie! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available

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53:36

Why Are Pencils Yellow?

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2024/09/30

Why are pencils yellow? In this episode, we examine the manufacturing of pencils, their history, and why they ever came to be associated with the color yellow. Then we chat with award-winning Comedian, Jay Black. Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

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40:39

The Immovable Ladder and The Status Quo

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2024/09/23

Since the early 18th century, a small wooden ladder has rested against a window at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. In this episode, we learn about "The Immovable Ladder" and why no one has bothered to move it after hundreds of years. Then we play the quiz with America's Got Talent star, Jonathan Burns! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For

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47:05

Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos - REWIND

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2024/09/16

Originally released June 27, 2022. Colombia's Cocaine Kingpin smuggled 4 hippos onto his estate in the late 70s and now, almost 30 years after his death, they've multiplied into a bloat of more than 100 animals, roaming the Magdalena River Valley and terrorizing citizens and their crops. In this episode, we talk about Colombia's "Cocaine Hippos," then chat with Comedian and Political Commentator John Fugelsang, and we argue as to whether or not hippos can swim. Review this podcast at

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24:10

Real or Fake? Palisade, Nevada’s “Wild” West

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2024/09/09

As tourists stepped off the train in Palisade, Nevada, they witnessed brawls, cowboys & Indians, shootouts and all of the other scenes that they had read about in their dime novels back home. It was everything they expected. But history tells us it was all made up. In this episode, we tell the story about the 19th century mining town of Palisade, NV. Then we quiz your knowledge on the Wild West! Review this podcast at

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32:00

Running Out of Bullets: Greeks & Turks

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2024/09/02

When the Greeks fought for their independence from the Ottoman Turks in 1821, they began the war with a siege of the Acropolis - one of their most revered and historically significant sites. And when the Turks ran out of bullets, they started dismantling the blocks of the Parthenon to make more bullets. In an attempt to save the structure, the Greeks came up with a very unusual idea. In this episode, we talk about this Greek legend, and then speak with Nikki the Death Doula!Review this podcast at

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33:17

Mind Your Business: Our First Minted Coin - REWIND

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2024/08/26

In Memory of my Father-in-Law, this episode was one of his favorites. It was first released in July of 2021. Despite the United States Mint not being established until 1792, the first American coin struck for circulation was actually designed in 1787 by none other than Benjamin Franklin. But why did it feature the words "Mind Your Business?" In this episode explore the coin known as the "Fugio Cent" and then quiz comedy writer Jimmy Mak!Review this podcast at

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39:44

The Amazing Pearl Harbor Prediction of Billy Mitchell

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2024/08/12

Billy Mitchell is often referred to as the Father of the United States Air Force. He was the first one to suggest that airplanes could be used to drop bombs on enemy naval ships. But a recent visit to a museum with my father illuminated a really bizarre fact: Billy Mitchell predicted the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 17 years before it happened. In this episode, we learn all about Billy Mitchell, military aviation history and his amazing prediction. Then we chat with Comedian Jay Black, who joins

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12:41

Thumbless Draft Dodging Romans

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2024/08/05

To avoid conscription into the Roman Army, some Romans adopted the practice of removing their own thumbs! In this short episode, we talk about this bizarre practice!Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

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17:40

Stuart Little and the Hungarian Masterpiece

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2024/07/29

An Art Historian from Budapest, Hungary was watching a film with his granddaughter when he recognized a painting in the background. It was a long-lost missing masterpiece from Róbert Berény. In this episode, we tell the story of how the 1928 painting disappeared from Hungary and reappeared on the silver screen. Then we play the quiz game!Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available

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41:00

The Blackest Black vs. The Pinkest Pink

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2024/07/22

In 2016, Surrey Nanosystems created a substance known as "The Blackest Black." Immediately, a British artist purchased the exclusive rights to use the "Vantablack" substance in art. The art world was angry and started developing ways to strike back. In this episode, we talk about Vantablack, Anish Kapoor, Stuart Semple and more. Then we chat with Hypnotist, Magician and Entrepreneur, CJ Johnson! Review this podcast at

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36:00

Why Sammy Davis Jr. Left the Church of Satan - REWIND

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2024/07/15

Originally released May 2nd, 2022. Was Sammy Davis Jr. a member of the Church of Satan? It's widely known that he converted to Judaism after the auto accident that took his eye, but this week, a listener sent us an article about Sammy Davis Jr. the Satanist. In this episode, we talk about the life of this multi-faceted entertainer and the claim in question. Then we chat with Comedian and Producer of CBus Comedy, Lisa Berry!Review this podcast at

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