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Well... that happened

Well... that happened

By: Ed Parnell
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 BACK FEB 2nd.

Smaller and interesting events through history. Odd stories which have been overlooked. Strange people with odd ambitions. Zealous warlords and errant priests. The gamut of humanity is here.

And quite a lot of Stupid.

Also daily (Mon - Fri) quick hits of dumb crime, idiot inventions, bizarre beliefs and all the oddities I can think of and trust me, I can think of a lot.

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Episodes
  • Zheng He

    Zheng He
    Jan 23 2026
    Zheng He was a Chinese explorer, admiral, diplomat, and eunuch from the early Ming dynasty, who is often regarded as the greatest admiral in Chinese history. Born into a Muslim family as Ma He, he later adopted the surname Zheng conferred onto him by the Yongle Emperor.

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    1 min
  • Indian Independence Act 1947

    Indian Independence Act 1947
    Jan 22 2026
    The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was a law passed by the British Parliament that partitioned British India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, effectively ending British colonial rule. It received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947, and came into effect on August 15, 1947, marking a significant moment in the history of India's struggle for independence.

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    2 mins
  • Ada Deer

    Ada Deer
    Jan 21 2026
    Ada Deer, an esteemed Native American leader from Wisconsin and the first woman to lead the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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