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Polar Bears aren't getting the respect they deserve. These Arctic chillers can throw down when necessary, and it's time people find out how.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Stories.sandiegozoo.org 21 Cool Fact About Polar Bears by Jen Beening December 6, 2015, Polarbearsinternational.org, Britannica.com, Wwf.org

When the biggest Nuclear disaster ever took place at Chernobyl in 1986, brave individuals had to step up to prevent further catastrophe. Vladimir Pravik was first among the many that made the ultimate sacrifice.  Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and use code DANK. New players get an instant deposit match up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit five dollars or more. That’s code DANK, only on DraftKings Casino. The crown is yours.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Theguardian.com ‘Chernobyl 20 Years On’ by, Military-history.fandom.com, Emergency-live.com, Chernobylproject.blogspot.com, Imdb.com Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER or 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. Eligibility and other restrictions apply. One per new customer. Must opt-in and make minimum five dollar deposit within seven days (one hundred sixty eight hours) of registering new account. Max. match one hundred dollars in casino credits which require one time play-thru within seven days (one hundred sixty eight hours). See terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash new player offer twenty twenty four.  

There have been a handful of excellent films related to the infamous prison island of Alcatraz. Perhaps the greatest of those films, and perhaps even the greatest film ever made is... The Rock.  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Phactual.com, Imdb.com, Nps.gov, Britannica.com, Facts.net, Rogerebert.com, Archives.gov

Ovid's poem of epic length isn't technically and epic. However, it has been undeniably influential upon all forms of art over the past 2,000 years. Which is exactly what Ovid would have wanted because only through art can one cheat death.  Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and sign up with promo code DANK and play FIVE DOLLARS to get ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN CASINO CREDITS! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Bbc.com ‘The 100 Stories That Shaped The World’ by , Theguardian.com, Sparknotes.com, Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com, Litcharts.com, Worldhistory.org ‘Ovid’ by  Donald L. Wasson Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. One per opted-in new customer. $5 wager required. Max. $100 in Casino Credit awarded which require 1x play-thru within 7 days. Terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash holidays on the house. Restrictions apply.

Why do all these weird enigmas exist in conjunction with the Denver Airport? Strider was just there, and he's got some hot takes regarding all these ghastly and secretive theories.  HelloTUSHY is offering listeners an exclusive limited time offer of 15% OFF your first bidet order PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Go to HELLOTUSHY.COM/DANK for 15% off all bidets!  patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Denver.org, Norad.mil, Coloradosun.com , Denverpublicart.org, Simpleflying.com ‘Shrouded In Mystery: The Story Of Denver International Airport’ by Jake Hardiman 2023, Coloradoencyclopedia.org, Allthatsinteresting.com, History.denverlibrary.org, Smithsonianmag.com

Ancient Greece has a multitude of philosophers leaders and foes that are household names. It's ripe time this, "just," man has his day in Apollo's ray.  Go to HelloFresh.com/DANKFREE and use code dankfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. That’s free breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/DANKFREE with code DANKFREE. Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and sign up with promo code DANK and play FIVE DOLLARS to get ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN CASINO CREDITS! That’s promo code DANK—only at DraftKings Casino. The crown is yours. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: The Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, Britannica.com, Worldhistory.org ‘Aristides’ Mark Cartwright 2016, Plato.stanford.edu, History.co.uk, Wikipedia.org Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. One per opted-in new customer. $5 wager required. Max. $100 in Casino Credit awarded which require 1x play-thru within 7 days. Terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash holidays on the house. Restrictions apply.

Strider runs down the top 5 most iconic cars in World History. This is ambitious to say the least!  Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. HelloTUSHY is offering our listeners an exclusive limited time offer of 15% OFF your first bidet order PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Go to HELLOTUSHY.COM/DANK for 15% off all bidets! Promo Code: DANK patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Hotcars.com, History.com, Screenrant.com, Porsche.com, Vw.com, Motorbeam.com, Ferrari.com, Forbes.com ‘​​Luxury Lineage: A Brief History of the Ferrari 250 GTO’ Michael Solomon 2018, Autoevolution.com ‘A Short History of the Legendary Ferrari 250 GTO, the World's Priciest Classic’ Vlad Radu 2020, Time.com ‘Short Chaotic History of Dolorean’ by Lily Rothman 2016

The happen chance discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls was one of the most iconic finds of the 20th Century. According to the one Copper Scroll there might be even more to be discovered. This Copper Scroll is a map of the most valuable stashes of treasure ever buried.  Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and sign up with promo code DANK! New customers can get a deposit match up to FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit FIVE DOLLARS or more! Only on DraftKings Casino with promo code DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources:  Livescience.com ‘Qumran & The Dead Sea Scrolls’ by Owen Jarus 2017, Wikipedia.org, Interestingengineerging.com ‘Clues to the Largest Treasure Ever Buried Are in a Dead Sea Scroll’ by Marcia Wendorf 2019, Britannica.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut/Michigan/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Min. five dollar deposit. Max match five hundred in casino credits which require 1x play-thru within 7 days. See terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash player’s choice for eligibility, terms and responsible gaming resources.  

The ballgame known as Pitz was often accompanied by human Sacrifice. Why? Strider covers what is known, and often debated about this Mesoamerican game as he seeks to answer to this question and more. Shop from your toilet this Brown Friday and save up to 30% on bidets and bundles! Visit HELLOTUSHY.COM/DANK and use promo code DANK for 30% off your first order.That’s HELLOTUSHY.COM/DANK for 30% off now through November 25th. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Nationalgeographic.com ‘Top 10 Maya Secrets’ by Michael Shapiro 2012, Wikipedia.org, Researchgate.net ‘The ballgame, boxing and ritual blood sport in ancient mesoamerica’ by Kari Taube 2017, Metmuseum.org

Known as Copa '71, Mexico hosted the first ever unofficial women's World Cup of Soccer. Why is it still unofficial? Why has almost nobody heard of it even though hundreds of thousands of people attended the televised games? Strider searches for answers and more... Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Girlssoccernetwork.com ‘The Story Behind Copa ‘71: The Unofficial First Women’s World Cup’ by Rachel Gonzalez 2023, Theguardian.com ‘Copa 71: When 112,500 fans packed out the unofficial Women’s World Cup final’ by Matthew Hall 2023, Theguardian.com ‘A year after more than 50,000 turned up to watch Dick, Kerr Ladies play St Helens, a ban was introduced that was to last half a century’ by Suzanna Wrack 2022, Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com