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Dec 26 2017

How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Works, Part I

43 min 2 movies discussed
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Long before slide rulers and pocket protectors, civilizations across the world used their noggins to build some impressive structures. Almost all have crumbled to ruins over the millennium, but thanks to the earliest tourists, we admire them still today.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in this engaging two-part episode. They explore the origins of this famous list created by ancient Greek tourists and take listeners on a journey through the Great Pyramid of Giza, the mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the spectacular Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. Along the way, they uncover surprising details about Pizza Huts near pyramids, debates over whether some wonders actually existed, and the story of a pyromaniac who burned down one of history's greatest temples just to become famous.


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Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"Hey Dude, the 90s called, David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — Referenced in a promotional segment for another podcast about 90s nostalgia hosted by the show's stars."
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Used as a comparison to describe the memorable dial-up internet sound from the 90s."

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