World War II, 1944. In a cabin in the woods, in Nazi Germany, a most extraordinary Christmas Eve unfolded…

Soldiers walking through  Hürtgen Forest

Fritz Vincken as an adult (undated)

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Were buckled shoes actually worn by pilgrims? What about Squanto? Where did the pilgrims actually land in 1620?… Read the rest

On January 17, 1920, the United States officially entered a 13-year period known as “Prohibition.” Prohibition, was a nationwide constitutional ban on alcoholic beverages. During this period, the production, importation, distribution, and sale of alcohol, with few exceptions, was against … Read the rest

Not every signature sneaker find success like the Air Jordan line. In fact, none have. But some live on the opposite end of the signature sneaker spectrum than Air Jordan. This episode is dedicated to some of those.… Read the rest

Just in time for the heat of summer, we break down one of the season’s most essential wardrobe pieces. It’s hot, hot, hot with a 100% chance of thongs.

Music from YouTube royalty free library. Also, from Scott Bradlee’s Post … Read the rest

In 1991, young superstar Michael Jordan had one of his best years yet in the NBA. In this year he captured his first NBA championship, led the league in scoring with an average of 31.5 points a game, took home … Read the rest

In a sport with “foot” in its name, why is there so little love for feet? Kickers have forever struggled to truly find their place in the game of football. From pee-wee to the pros, kickers are often an afterthought, … Read the rest

We collect a lot of gross stuff on the bottom of our shoes. That’s why it’s crazy that one of the most delicious culinary traditions in one of the most iconic cuisines in the world was possibly inspired by the … Read the rest

A derelict mansion. A skeleton in an attic. An uttered curse. Centuries of unexplained hauntings and misfortunes. And it all comes back to an old pair of green shoes.

The cursed green shoes

Portrait of David Papillon

The Red Sox weren’t always the Red Sox. How did a humble piece of hosiery become synonymous with one of the most legendary, respected, and popular organizations in professional sports?

• https://www.history.com/news/curse-of-the-bambino-babe-ruth-red-sox-broken
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Red_Sox#Regular_season_home_attendance
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Cincinnati_Reds
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boston-Red-Sox
• https://www.mlb.com/news/boston-red-sox-team-name-history
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One cold February night in southwest England, 1855, mysterious footprints suddenly appeared in the snow, around the Exe Estuary in South and East Devon.

These weren’t any ordinary tracks. They appeared to be hoof marks, measuring around 4 inches long, … Read the rest