Ridiculous History Presents: A History of "Adult" Toys, Part 1

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CLASSIC: That Time Ohio and Michigan Almost Went To War

In this week's Classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore how a misunderstanding of the geography of the Great Lakes started a feud, known as the Toledo War, between the state of Ohio and a territory called Michigan. Tune in to Ridiculous History to hear how the conflict between ...  Show more

The Ridiculously Inspiring Story of Free Public Restrooms, Part Two: The Rise of CEPTIA

In this week's Classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore how a misunderstanding of the geography of the Great Lakes started a feud, known as the Toledo War, between the state of Ohio and a territory called Michigan. Tune in to Ridiculous History to hear how the conflict between ...  Show more

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