A Grateful Mother - UI Podcast #143

Useless Information Podcast

Airwave Media Podcast Network

History, Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2020

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

The heartwarming true story from the 1950s of a secret Santa and the generous Christmas gifts that he gave to Helen Arnold's family in Akron, Ohio. Also, learn about the real name for a Hanukkah menorah, a guy who received 4-tons of manure for Christmas, a Santa who got stuck in a chimney, and a Santa who was saved from a ticket by children. Retrosponsor: Duz laundry soap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media Podcast.
0:05.0	Are you interested in the parts of history that remain a mystery?
0:09.0	Do you want to learn more about the historical myths and misconceptions used to prop up false belief today.
0:15.8	I'm Nathaniel Lloyd. In my podcast Historical Blindness, I delve into all of these topics,
0:22.0	sharing puzzling tales from the past, and examining
0:25.3	hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and misremembered events that provide insight into modern politics
0:31.8	and religion.
0:33.0	Find out what's real and what's not when it comes to famous conspiracy theories,
0:38.0	like those surrounding notorious assassinations and secret societies, discover the weak and deceptive
0:45.0	underpinnings of modern political ideologies and religious beliefs.
0:49.8	Join me as I attempt to shed some light on our historical blind spots.
0:55.0	New episodes every two weeks find historical blindness on most podcast players and platforms.
1:02.0	The Past and the Curious is perfect for families looking for a history-focused podcast
1:07.0	everyone can enjoy together.
1:09.0	I'm professional museum educator, author, and musician Sullivan, and I have been creating the past and
1:15.1	the curious for six years. There's humor, rich context, and surprises in every episode.
1:21.1	There's dozens of stories about survivors and heroes and villains and
1:25.2	a lot of underwear. Find us in all of the usual podcast places. The Past and the Curious
1:31.1	with Mick Sullivan. The Past and the Curious with Mixelevin.
1:38.4	This is the Useless Information Podcast. I am Steve Silverman.
1:44.0	Useless Information. This information.
1:50.0	Today's story begins with a letter to the editor that appeared in the December 8th, 1953 publication of the gentleman who was in Pulsky's basement last Monday, November 30th.
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