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One might not think there is no link Between July 4th, 1776 and July 14th, 1997 but there most definitely is. These are two of the most important days in American history. Both events are full of heroes, but one stands above them all. His name, Cameron Poe.  Shop Raw Dog Captain Tee: https://fridaybeers.shop/products/raw-dog-captain-tee striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Imdb.com, Wikipedia.org, Theatlantic: “It’s Not Bastille Day. It’s, ‘Con Air,’ Day’ by Adam Chandler, Conair.fandom.com, Onthisday.com, News.com.eu ‘Con Air: Things You Never Knew About The Action Movie’ , history.com, constitutioncenter.org, facts.net

During World War 2 many Indigenous people of the South Pacific witnessed the abundance of the military supply chain. Once the war ended the West packed up and left. Soon after, multiple different native groups began to worship in a peculiar way.  Harmony's Instagram: @harmonymcelligott striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: britannica.com, oxfordbibliographies.com, sapiens.org ‘What Cargo Cult Rituals Reveal About Human Nature’ by Dimitris Xygalatas 2022, scientificamerican.com

Myths and legends are a wonderful way to explore other cultures. Despite how different the details may be the underlying human values are pretty consistent across the globe. In this episode Strider explores a whale that takes the shape of man, but keeps that whale of an appetite.  striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources:  Myths, Legends & Sacred Stories: A Visual Encyclopedia by  Philip Wilkinson DK Publishing Penguin Random House  2019, mca.com.au, survivalinternational.org, godchecker.com, fastercapital.com

Known as the kind one by the Inuits, Matthew Henson not only accompanied Admiral Robert Peary, but was every bit as much of an explorer if not more! Was Matthew Henson the first man to set directly on the North Pole?  You better crank that AC ‘cause things are heating up at DraftKings Casino! The excitement is endless, the vibes are right, and the cash prizes could be HUGE! New players, start by playing just FIVE BUCKS to get FIFTY BUCKS in Casino Credits in your pocket INSTANTLY! All you gotta do is download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code DANK. striderwilson.com patreon.com/strideriwlson Sources: history.com ‘The Black Explorer Who May Have Reached the North Pole First’ by James Edward Mills, americanpolar.org, biography.com, blackpast.org ‘MATTHEW HENSON (1866-1955)’ by Matthew C. Whitaker 2007 Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, or In West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Five dollars in wagers required. Max. fifty dollars in non-withdrawable Casino Credits that expire in one hundred sixty eight hours. See casino dot draftkings dot com slash get fifty for eligibility, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

This Jerry Bruckheimer masterpiece directed by Dominic Sena was released in June 24 years ago. Strider relieves some of the most epic lines and moments form the film while diving into some of the rare 4 wheel beauties featured in the the film. striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: timeanddate.com, onthisday.com, imdb.com, britannica.com, looper.com, way.com, quotes.net

Kings, queens, scientists, revolutionaries they all need love. Which couple held the most sway in their era? patreon.com/striderwilson striderwilson.com Sources: nationalgeographic.com ‘Who were history's top ten, red-hot power couples?’ by Amy Briggs 2019, historycooperative.org, history.com, britannica.com, kids.britannica.com

Was the Stuxnet, "cyberworm," the first iteration of a new era of combat? Strider is scared! When scared, seek to understand.  striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: spymuseum.org, smithsonianmag.com ‘Richard Clarke on Who Was Behind the Stuxnet Attack’ by Ron Rosenbaum 2012, wired.com ‘An Unprecedented Look at Stuxnet, the World's First Digital Weapon’ by Kim Zetter 2014, csoonline.com ‘Stuxnet explained: the first known cyberweapon’ by Josh Fruhlinger 2022, britannica.com

The first combat submarine in recorded history. Was its mission a success or failure? You better crank that AC ‘cause things are heating up at DraftKings Casino! The excitement is endless, the vibes are right! New players, start by playing just FIVE BUCKS to get FIFTY BUCKS in Casino Credits in your pocket INSTANTLY! All you gotta do is download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code DANK. striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: spymuseum.org, wikipedia.org, masshist.org, history.navy.mil, britannica.com, borisjulie.com, thedearsurprise.com ‘Three Insanely Advanced (Naval) Weapons History Somehow Forgot About’ by Eric Yosomono 2011, yahoo.com ‘Legendary U.S. WWII submarine located 3,000 feet underwater’ by Stephen Smith 2024 Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, or In West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Five dollars in wagers required. Max. fifty dollars in non-withdrawable Casino Credits that expire in one hundred sixty eight hours. See casino dot draftkings dot com slash get fifty for eligibility, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

One must walk the walk in order to talk the talk. Xuanzang did exactly that in in the 7th Century AD. He cruised From China to India and back. His Journey West still influences the world today.  You better crank that AC ‘cause things are heating up at DraftKings Casino! The excitement is endless, the vibes are right, and the cash prizes could be HUGE! New players, start by playing just FIVE BUCKS to get FIFTY BUCKS in Casino Credits in your pocket INSTANTLY! All you gotta do is download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code DANK.  striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: history.com, britannica.com, worldhistorycommons.org, studysmarter.co.uk, wikiquote.org, newworldencyclopedia.org, onthisday.com, historycentral.com Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, or In West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit C C P G dot org. Please play responsibly. Twenty one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Five dollars in wagers required. Max. fifty dollars in non-withdrawable Casino Credits that expire in one hundred sixty eight hours. See casino dot draftkings dot com slash get fifty for eligibility, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

Which animal gave ancient armies the greatest strategic edge? Do certain ones still have use in modern military tactics? Strider ranks the most elite non-human soldiers of the past, present and hopefully not future.  striderwilson.com patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: livescience.com ‘Beasts in Battle: 15 Amazing Animal Recruits in War’ by Tom Metcalfe and Jeremy Hsu 2017, quora.com, wikipedia.com, history.com, hubpages.com, julieandboris.com