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Deceptively Clever Podcast
by Jon & Justin
A history podcast that’s casual about the truth
Copyright: Copyright 2020 Justin Bannon
Episodes
Episode 30: A Ruff Time (Deluxe Edition)
45m · PublishedRuff (Wikipedia)
Statements:
1. Ruffs were encouraged in France.
2. Ruffs were banned in Spain.
3. Blue ruffs were banned in England.
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 29: St Paul’s Dome
53m · PublishedSt Paul’s Cathedral (Wikipedia)
Christopher Wren (Wikipedia)
Statements
1. Wren spent a year producing a model for the cathedral, and then did not even use the design.
2. The design of the dome specifically was not finalised until they had already started building it.
3. According to legend, an implement flaw caused the miscalculations in the design, which Wren successfully covered up.
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 28: Sound Up, Seatbelts On - We’re Back
1h 29m · PublishedSkylab 4 (Wikipedia)
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 27: WARNING - It’s About Tanks
58m · PublishedDD Tank (Wikipedia)
Normandy Landings (Wikipedia)
Statements:
1. The tanks were so successful, the British and Americans continued to use them throughout the war, and into the 1950’s.
2. Conditions inside the tanks were rumoured to be so bad that soldiers refused to volunteer, so crews had to be selected through lottery.
3. The tanks were part of a fighting division called the ‘Funnies’, which were a group of weirdly-designed tanks used during the Normandy Landings.
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 26: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
1h 5m · PublishedNathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (Wikipedia)
Special Guest: Ben!
Statements:
1. The competition was started in 1916, by 4 Irish immigrants over who was the most patriotic.
2. The late 1990’s/00’s saw a period of dominance by Japanese competitive eaters.
3. In 2020 both men and women broke world records for hot dogs eaten in then minutes, managing 75 and 48.5 respectively.
Score going in: Justin 6-4 Jon (Guests 0)
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Episode 25: The Faiyum Mummy Portraits
1h 2m · PublishedSpecial Guest: Lil, from Lily Beth Prints (Check out their Etsy store here).
Object: Faiyum Mummy Portraits (Also known Fayum Mummy Portraits).
Statements:
1. It is thought 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde was inspired by the portraits.
2. The archaeologist Flinders Petrie gave the portraits personalities and character traits.
3. Statement 3: Evidence suggests that all the portraits accurately portray the deceased.
Score heading in: Justin 6-3 Jon
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 24: Magnavox Odyssey: The First Home Gaming Console
1h 1m · PublishedMagnavox Odyssey (Wikipedia)
Ralph H. Baer (Inventor)
Statements:
1. The console came with gaming accessory such as dice, play money, and poker chips.
2. The console did not have colour, but gamers could purchase colour overlays to stick to the front of their TV.
3. The console was banned in Korea, due to the corruption of Western ideals.
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 23: USS Alligator & Chaos on the Seas
38m · PublishedUSS Alligator - 1820 Edition (Wikipedia)
Statements:
1. The USS Alligator’s pursuit of the pirate ship Mentira is still celebrated to this day.
2. Even though Alligator Reef is named after the sunken ship, it is unclear whether the ships actually sank there.
3. The USS Alligator’s encounter with the Marianna Flora would later be brought before the Supreme Court.
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 22: The History of Curling
43m · PublishedCurling (Wikipedia)
World’s Oldest Curling Stone (Stirling Stone)
Statements:
1. It is disputed whether the game originated in Scotland or Flanders.
2. James VI tried to outlaw the game during his reign.
3. The first World Championship wasn't held until 1959.
Score Going In: Justin 5-3 Jon
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
Licence: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 21: The Lighthouse of Bell Rock
50m · PublishedBell Rock Lighthouse (Wikipedia)
Aeropress Coffee Brewer (Wikipedia)
Statements:
1. Due to a communication error, HMS Argyll crashed into Bell Rock and sank in 1915.
2. It is called Bell Rock because of a legend regarding the Abbot of Arbroath.
3. The work was considered so dangerous that the company mostly advertised to unmarried male workers.
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Soundtrack Attribution:
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Deceptively Clever Podcast has 30 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 22:30:27. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 21st 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 6th, 2024 00:12.
