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Episode 614: Pyromania

Last Podcast On The Left

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The Cow That Ignited a City: Exploring Urban Legends

This chapter explores the legend of Catherine O'Leary's cow, which is notoriously blamed for igniting the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It analyzes competing theories, dispels myths, and provides a humorous perspective on how urban legends can shape historical narratives.

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