Behind the Scenes Minis: Clams and Consternat...

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This 2018 episode covers Libertalia, which, in truth, may be completely fictional. It's called a pirate settlement, though the man who spearheaded it claimed he wasn't actually a pirate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Some legends are born that way. These two stories approach that idea from two very different, very curious angles.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the giant clam and the many inaccurate myths, legends and traditions about their propensity for chomping down on or swallowing human beings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Let's discuss some rather curious people and their unusual creations.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

There's a lot to get upset about in life, but these two stories are perfect proof that sometimes one era's complaint is another's curiosity.