The Day the US Dropped 4 H-Bombs on Spain - UI #023

Useless Information Podcast

Airwave Media Podcast Network

History, Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2009

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

The residents of Palomares in Spain are still dealing with the effects of the four hydrogen bombs accidentally dropped on this small fishing village back in 1966. Also, learn about Norman Brinker's important contribution to the restaurant industry, the nude newsboy, a postal clerk lost at sea, and an award that was better late than never by 40 years. Retrosponsor: Klean 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	Hello all, Eric Rivenus with the most notorious
0:08.0	podcast here.
0:09.0	Each week I interview an author or historian about a historical true crime, tragedy, or disaster.
0:16.1	Subject matter ranges from gun slingers to gilded age murder to gangsters to to pirates, to wild prison breaks.
0:24.4	My guests spring their incredible knowledge directly to you.
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0:32.0	Cheers and have a safe tomorrow.
0:35.4	Are you interested in the parts of history that remain a mystery? Do you want to learn more
0:40.6	about the historical myths and misconceptions used to prop up false belief today?
0:46.4	I'm Nathaniel Lloyd. In my podcast Historical Blindness, I delve into all of these topics,
0:52.3	sharing puzzling tales from the past, and examining
0:55.5	hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and misremembered events that provide insight into modern politics
1:02.0	and religion.
1:03.3	Find out what's real and what's not
1:05.5	when it comes to famous conspiracy theories,
1:08.5	like those surrounding notorious assassinations
1:11.5	and secret societies,
1:13.0	discover the weak and deceptive underpinnings of modern political ideologies and religious beliefs.
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