Beach weather one day and freezing rain the next: Chicago weather can be unpredictable, but how do we compare to other cities?
Bay Curious - How Oakland Became a Gnome-Man’s Land
There are thousands of gnomes nailed into the base of Oakland utility poles. Meet the man who painted them there and learn why he did it.
the memory palace - Episode 123: Outliers
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows.
Music
- We hear Valentine My Funny by Nils Frahm and F.S. Blumm from the album Tag Eins Tag Zwei.
Notes
- This idea came to me a long time ago while researching an old episode. I read an extraordinary article from the 1890s that hung with me, particularly the notion of folks writing in to try to become sideshow attractions.
The Boring Talks - #8 – Danish Public Information Films
From brick making to motorbikes, Dr Claire Thomson celebrates the golden age of Danish Public Information Films (that's 1935 to 1965, in case you were wondering).
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Claire Thomson Producer: Luke Doran Editor: Moy McGowan
ATXplained - Why Is The Map On The Floor Of The Austin Airport Full Of Misspellings?
It looks like Austin…but the streets are all spelled wrong. Why?
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Bay Curious - Why Are People Convinced This California Ghost Town Is Cursed?
Countless people who have stolen items from this deserted town have come to regret it.
Reported by Carly Severn. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Ryan Levi, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Erika Kelly, and Julia McEvoy. Holly Kernan is Vice President for News. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller. Ask us a question at BayCurious.org. Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.
Curious City - 9 Chicago Pizza Mysteries Solved
Curious City - 9 Chicago Pizza Mysteries Solved
The Boring Talks - #7 – Green Belt Land
Once called 'Green Girdles', today's Green belts are strange and relatively unknown places. Follow the writer John Grindrod on his guided tour through a world of naturists, cavemen and rancid pies.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: John Grindrod Producer: Luke Doran Editor: Moy McGowan
ATXplained - Who’s That Distinctly Texan Voice Behind The Crosswalk Signals Around Austin?
You might have heard that twang beckoning you across the street. Meet the real-life person behind the walk signal.
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