A Brief History of Underwear

A Brief History of Underwear

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CLASSIC: History's Weirdest Flexes, Part One

Do you know anyone who decided to show off in a weird way? While the phrase 'weird flex' may be relatively recent, it turns out that this phenomenon is as old as human civilization. Join the guys with special guests Miles and Jack from The Daily Zeitgeist as they explore some of ...  Show more

The Bizarre Parable of New Coke, Chapter Two: A Rise. A Fall. A Conspiracy?

Back in the 1980s, Coca-Cola -- for reasons the public still can't agree on -- rolled out a controversial new formulation of their legendary, still-secret cola recipe. Public backlash in the south (and, weirdly enough, Monaco of all places) prompted a quick retraction, and a load ...  Show more

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