DayStrider: This Day in History
You’ve heard the story — but not the best parts! One famous moment from this day in history, in a quick 10 minutes. You’ll laugh, learn and love to retell.
Nachos? Named after a guy called Nacho. The greatest beer run ever? One guy, a few cases, and a war zone. Penicillin? A dirty dish, millions of lives saved. Here at the DayStrider Podcast, you’ll hear all kinds of stories that will make you say: “Huh! I never knew that happened on this day.”
Stick around for a few famous birthdays, some holidays you’ve never heard of, and a send-off to carry into your week. Each week you’ll get in some smiles, you’ll be a little smarter and you’ll just have to share the fun with others.
History’s secrets are waiting . . . I’m Truman Pastworthy, and every Monday I share another one hand picked just for you. So grab your curiosity and let’s get to it!
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DayStrider: This Day in History
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