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Behind the Scenes Minis: Whoopsy Whimsy

Holly shares a story of accidentally taking ephedrine. Tracy shares her delight at a pronunciation of the word catastrophe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755

On November 1, 1755, a massive earthquake took place on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Lisbon, Portugal. The destruction in Portugal led to one of the first coordinated government responses to a natural disaster. Research: Algarve History Association. “The 1755 Lisb ...  Show more

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