The Ridiculous Origin of the Modern Calendar

The Ridiculous Origin of the Modern Calendar

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CLASSIC: How far did Isaac Newton go to hunt down forgers?

Today, Isaac Newton is best known for his scientific pursuits -- but he also served as Warden and, later, Master of the Royal Mint. And this wasn't some sort of honorary position, either: Newton took his job of hunting down forgers seriously, and may have even bent (or broken) th ...  Show more

A Ridiculous Love Letter to Atari, Part Two: a Rise, a Fall, and a Legacy

Oof! Atari! As our producer Max likes to say, 'it was a thing.' In the second part of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the pioneering rise of Atari, corporate overtake, and the final words of its founder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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