The U.S. Camel Corps - UI Podcast #006

Useless Information Podcast

Airwave Media Podcast Network

History, Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2008

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

As the United States expanded into the Southwest, the heat and lack of water prevented long-term use of horses. The federal government found the perfect solution in the acquisition of camels. While the camel experiment was successful, it ended just as quickly as it began. Listen to find out why. Also, learn about the place on Earth that is farthest from its center. 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	This episode is brought to you by Pepsi Max.
0:09.0	Christmas is great, but there's loads of ways to make it better like sneaking some chili into the gravy
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1:09.8	Hi, I'm Steve Silverman and you'll sing to a classic episode of the Useless Information Podcast.
1:10.8	This recording was released on February 2nd of 2008 and the title of story of the U.S.
1:15.8	Chemical Corps, well I guess it kind of speaks for itself.
1:19.1	It's simply a fun and totally true story from the 1850s.
1:23.0	So sit back and enjoy.
1:26.0	Welcome to the useless information podcast,
1:31.0	my collection of fascinating true stories from the flipside history.
1:35.6	My name is Steve Solman and today's story is on the United States Camel Corps, a really fascinating
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