In the Blink of an Eye - UI Podcast #132

Useless Information Podcast

Airwave Media Podcast Network

History, Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2020

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In 1925, the parents and sisters of 9-year-old Evelyn Castle were killed after their car collided with a train. What came next for Evelyn was totally unexpected. It's a story that is both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Also learn about the origins of the term blockbuster, the theft of 55 right-footed shoes, a woman who refused to be fooled twice, and a New Jersey girl who thought she was about to spend one=week with the Beatles. Retrosponsor: Old Spice Aftershave. 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	This is the useless information podcast. players and platforms.
1:03.1	This is the Useless Information Podcast.
1:05.6	I am Steve Silverman.
1:07.6	Useless information.
1:10.6	Do you ever stop to think about how your life could change in the blink of an eye?
1:17.0	Every morning each of us gets up and assumes that each day will turn out just fine,
1:21.0	but then something happens that changes the courses of our lives forever.
1:26.2	You know, it could be the birth of a child, being diagnosed with a dreadful disease, or simply
1:30.4	losing your job. Take for example the story of Siegel Castle. He was born
1:36.5	in Albaia, Iowa on November 27th of 1862 and at 24 years of age he married Ida Chidesa, after which the Newlywoods moved to South Dakota.
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