1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast
Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, and much more. Available wherever podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Comcast, Google Play & others. Episodes air Sundays at 12pm ET and Thursdays at 6am ET. Follow us at www.Facebook.com/1001Heroes and Twitter @1001podcast.
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THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES: THE TRAGIC STORY OF LOU GEHRIG
09/29/2024
THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES: THE TRAGIC STORY OF LOU GEHRIG
The moving story of the life of baseball legend Lou Gehrig, whose tragic death and early retirement as a result of ALS touched the entire world. ALS has since been known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease.
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THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY BEHIND MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM
09/22/2024
THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY BEHIND MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM
Millions of people enjoy visiting Madame Tussauds Wax Museums each year, but only a very few know the macabre history behind the first one that opened in London in 1831, containing the death masks and wax figures of actual victims of the French Revolution on 1789-1793- which were made by a 20 year old young lady named Anna Marie Grosholtz who had trained to be an artist and sculptor of wax and worked in the employ of her uncle at his shop in Paris. Through that work she became close with the sister of the King, and when the revolution broke out she was sent to prison- soon to be released with the agreement that she would provide death masks and lifelike wax figures of the often royal victims of the guillotine including Marie Antionette, Robespeirre, and many others. She later parlayed her horrific experience into a business which has lasted to this day.
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BEST OF (#29 of 495) HIMMLER'S BLACK CASTLE AND THE LEGEND OF THE SS DEATH RINGS
09/20/2024
BEST OF (#29 of 495) HIMMLER'S BLACK CASTLE AND THE LEGEND OF THE SS DEATH RINGS
Heinrich Himmler, second in command only to Adolph Hitler, rebuilt Castle Wewelsburg (pronounced VIVES-BORK) in Germany to house special meetings which included all types of idol worship and satanic rituals for his SS commanders, to which he gave Death's Head rings to symbolize their lifelong devotion to the Nazi party. The castle served as a training academy for new SS, where they were steeped in Himmler's own view of Aryan history, a center for exploration and archeology that supported his theories of a m
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THE KANDAHAR GIANT A SPECIAL FORCES URBAN LEGEND
09/15/2024
THE KANDAHAR GIANT A SPECIAL FORCES URBAN LEGEND
In 2002,, according to this legend, a special forces unit which had been sent to find a missing patrol in the remote mountain area of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, encountered a 12 foot tall giant just outside a cave mouth, the floor of which was littered with bones and pieces of communication equipment. The Giatnt carried a spear, with which he attacked on of the soldiers, running the spear through him, all the while growling and showing signs of wanting to kill them all. They began firing and eventually the giant fell dead. he was picked up by a helicopter using a cargo net and removed from the area. The soldier who had been speared died. The event was hushed- again, according to legend. Author and giant hunter L.A.Marzulli and partner have brought the story to life through books (The Long Walker- The Return of the Nephalim) and Interviews (On The Trail of the Nephalim) as they continue the search for biblical creatures called Nephalim which may still inhabit remote areas of the Kandahar Province. In this story we also dig into the biblical accounts of giants (Nephalim) and giant folklore home and abroad, including written accounts of giants given by Capt. John Smith, A Paiute storyteller, and hunter-showman Buffalo Bill Cody.
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THE RESURRECTION OF JOHN PAUL JONES (PT 2): THE SEARCH FOR A LONG-LOST HERO
09/08/2024
THE RESURRECTION OF JOHN PAUL JONES (PT 2): THE SEARCH FOR A LONG-LOST HERO
After the untimely death of Captain John Paul Jones in Paris, a funeral was provided as well as a lead-lined coffin, and the coffin was deposited in the New Orleans area of Paris, a graveyard for non-citizen Protestants. This occurred during the height of the French Revolution, and the papers marking the place of burial were burned, making it difficult years later to locate. In addition, the cemetary became vacant, was filled in with 15 feet of dirt, and used for the building of cheap tenements served by septic tanks as well as a burail yard for dead animals including horses. It was definitely no way to treat a hero- but no one cared at the time and through the 100 years that the body beneath the heap. In 1898 the new Ambassador to France, Horace C. Porter, honored his earlier pledge to recover Jone'sbody and return it with honor to the United States, which had made their naval hero an honorary citizen. It took 6 years to find John Paul Jones- and this is the story of that search and what it means to the US Naval Academy to house the remains of the Father of the American Navy.
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BEST OF (#28 of 489) IWO JIMA (PT 2): NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC
09/06/2024
BEST OF (#28 of 489) IWO JIMA (PT 2): NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC
Part two of Iwo Jima: Nightmare in the Pacific covers the story of the fighting as well as the raising of the first and second flags on Mt. Surabachi, including the stories of the mistaken identities of the flag raisers and that of marine pfc. Ira Hayes. Dedicated to all the men who fought there from all services. We thank you for your service and sacrifice. Veterans Voices: Marine pfc Vaughn Russell Marine pfc Glenn Stroen US Army Capt. Jerry Yellin (pilot)
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BEST OF #29 OF 492) MEET THE ROUGH RIDERS
09/06/2024
BEST OF #29 OF 492) MEET THE ROUGH RIDERS
When the US Battleship Maine was blown up in Havana, Teddy Roosevelt and others knew that war was inevitable- and he wanted to go and fight. When Congress gave the OK to form a volunteer cavalry brigade, Roosevelt got busy recruiting-specifically men who could ride and shoot- and soon had applications from all over the US. Within weeks he had nearly 1,000 men from every walk of life- lawmen, cowboys, Indians, gamblers, college athletes, clergymen, backwoodsmen, frontiersmen, prospectors, and more- all of
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THE RESURRECTION OF JOHN PAUL JONES (PT 1): A HERO IN THE MAKING
09/01/2024
THE RESURRECTION OF JOHN PAUL JONES (PT 1): A HERO IN THE MAKING
This is the incredible two-part story of a true American hero, John Paul Jones, a man who sought nothing for himself, and all for his adopted country, for which he fought bravely throughout the American Revolution as a naval Captain, bringing honor to the fledgling American Navy. In part one we cover his boyhood, which was spent studying naval journals and languages, with hopes of becoming a sea captain, as well as his entry into manhood after he left home in Scotland at age 13 to become a seaman. When war with Great Britain broke out in 1775, Jones was assigned to command one of 5 ships that the new American navy placed into service to harass British shipping as well as their coastline, in return for the damage they were doing to our undefended coast in America. The British had 1,000 ships at their disposal- many of them well-armed warships. The US had 5. John Paul Jones was the first to raise the new Stars and Stripes above an American ships. He captured over 40 British ships in his career, and brought home (or delivered to our French allies 150,000 worth of captured supplies. He was a consummate naval strategist and contributed greatly to the early growth of our navy- later earning the title "The Father of The American Navy" for his contributions. He died in Paris, France, in 1792, was mourned by few, and nearly forgotten for over 100 years, his body, wrapped in a sheet, laying without a marker in a forgotten cemetary near Paris. When Theodore Roosevelt was appointed Assistant SECNAV in 1897 his #1 goal was to raise the power and status of our US Navy- and he began with his pledge to recover the body of the missing John Paul Jones and restore his rightful reputation to hero status. It took 6 years to locate Jone's body- but it was done- and that incredible story is told in part two. The battle between the Bonhamme Richard and the Serapis is told in detail here in part one.
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BEST OF (#28 OF 489) IWO JIMA (PT 1): NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC
08/30/2024
BEST OF (#28 OF 489) IWO JIMA (PT 1): NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC
IWO JIMA: NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC (PT I): the US makes the tough decision to attack the well-fortified island of Iwo Jima, and does so beginning on Feb. 18th, 1945, with heavy losses. This episode covers the US attack through day one. Conclusion coming in two weeks.
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THE MOONDOG CORONATION BALL- AMERICA'S FIRST ROCK AND ROLL CONCERT
08/25/2024
THE MOONDOG CORONATION BALL- AMERICA'S FIRST ROCK AND ROLL CONCERT
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BEST OF (#27 OF 488)THE LEGEND OF THE MALTESE CROSS AND THE GREAT SIEGE OF MALTA
08/23/2024
BEST OF (#27 OF 488)THE LEGEND OF THE MALTESE CROSS AND THE GREAT SIEGE OF MALTA
Be the first to check out our Maltese Cross Pendants at our new "The1001Store" at the world's largest online craft store. I had a hand in designing them, and they are hand-made for me here in Virginia Beach. They are not only unique and distinctive-they are also individually numbered so that no two are alike. We are offering world wide shipping since many of our listeners come from outside the US. We just opened 01/29/19 so be among the first to check us out and get your order in early. Own a Legend!
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THE LEGEND OF THE 13 TURTLE MOONS and THE LEGEND OF THE WHITE BUFFALO
08/18/2024
THE LEGEND OF THE 13 TURTLE MOONS and THE LEGEND OF THE WHITE BUFFALO
The Legend of the 13 Turtle Moons is a powerful example of the Indian's belief in oneness with the earth. Look on the shell of most fresh water turtles and you will see 13 large scales. The Indians believe that these 13 scales represent the 13 new moons which occure in nature and make up the full year. Each new moon begins a 28 day "month" - 13 months make up one year (364 days- leaving one day for rest). . Add to this the fact that there are 28 platelets surrounding the full edge of the turtle's shell- those 28 representing the 28 days of each of the 13 months. No wonder that the Indians chose the turtle to be the main player in the creation theory which we share here. As for the white buffalo- many northern tribes believe that the rare white buffalo is a signal of change and a time to make peace. These animals are held to be sacred.This is the legend of the white buffalo and the introduction of the peace pipe to the Indian tribe of the Lakota Sioux.
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BEST OF (#26 OF 487) THE INCREDIBLE CAREER OF JACK DEMPSEY THE MANASSA MAULER
08/16/2024
BEST OF (#26 OF 487) THE INCREDIBLE CAREER OF JACK DEMPSEY THE MANASSA MAULER
The incredible true story of Jack Dempsey, the tough Irish prize fighter who popularized modern boxing and held the heavyweight title from 1919-1926, losing it to a controversial decision in his second fight against Gene Tunney, Jack Dempsey was a living legend and made New York City his home, running a restaurant there well into the 50's. His nickname was the Manassa Mauler- "Manassa" because he came from Manassa Colorado, and "Mauler" because he mauled his opponents in the ring, many times before t
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THE WESTFIELD WATCHER AN UNSOLVED MYSTERY
08/11/2024
THE WESTFIELD WATCHER AN UNSOLVED MYSTERY
In June of 2014, David and Maria Broaddus were making ready to move into their recently purchased dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, when a mysterious envelope addressed to "new occupant" arrived in their mailbox. The letter was both creepy and threatening in tone-assuming that the person who wrote the letter and signed it with"The Watcher" had a strange personal connection with the old house. As follow up letters arrived, the Broadduses delayed moving into the house, fearing for their three children. C
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THE LEGENDS OF TIN PAN ALLEY
08/09/2024
THE LEGENDS OF TIN PAN ALLEY
We explore the history and the celebrities of New York City's "Tin Pan Alley", which was the birthplace of modern music publishing, and the place that gave us much of the popular music from 1880 to 1929.
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THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF TIMOTHY MURPHY- AMERICA'S FIRST SNIPER
08/04/2024
THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF TIMOTHY MURPHY- AMERICA'S FIRST SNIPER
Scots-Irish Timothy Murphy, born 1751, died 1818, was an American frontiersman and top rifleman who served in the American Revolution, turning the tide of the battle at Saratoga , served at Valley Forge, and joined the fighting at Boston, Long island, West Chester, Monmouth, Princeton, Yorktown, and the Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys of Upstate New York, where his courage and fortitude saved the Middle Fort at Schoharie from destruction by refusing to surrender the fort while facing the combined forces of the British Army and Loyalist-led Indian warriors numbering at 1,000. His story and legend are told here. Visit our new 2024 website at and enjoy over 2,000 unique episodes from 11 of our podcasts.
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DIRTY DANCING: THE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE ICONIC 1987 BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE
07/28/2024
DIRTY DANCING: THE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE ICONIC 1987 BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE
When the producer tried to pitch the idea she was turned down 43 times before a tiny independent named Vestron gave it a greenlight. The film budget was only $5million at a time when films cost $12 million on the average to make. The two co-stars had acted together before in the surprise hit "Red Dawn and the rumor was that they didn't get along too well. The weather extremes varied from 105 degrees F to 40 degrees within 43 days. When the final screening came, one movie exec said "burn it and collect the i
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BEST OF (#24 OF 466) BRAVE YOUNG HEROES AUTHOR INTERVIEW w BOLAJI OYEJIDE
07/26/2024
BEST OF (#24 OF 466) BRAVE YOUNG HEROES AUTHOR INTERVIEW w BOLAJI OYEJIDE
Brave Young Heroes- Author Interview-Kids Are Heroes Too! Bolaji Oyejide has wriiten over 50 books for children and young adults in his "Brave Young Heroes" series- giving us stories that help young people face big challenges by letting them know that there is a superhero in all of us. In this interview Bolaji discusses his inspiration and some of his characters- from Kid Creative, an orphan dealing with life in Detroit, to the Titan, a young girl who, despite serious challenges with her weight, attacks
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BEST OF (#25 OF 467) THE LEGEND OF THE LOST MORMON MINE
07/24/2024
BEST OF (#25 OF 467) THE LEGEND OF THE LOST MORMON MINE
The Uintah Mountains of Northeaster Utah are one of the most scenic places in North America and said to be a prime destination for wilderness hikers, backpackers, and sportsmen. It also attracts gold seekers due to its history of being a source of gold deposits for both the ancient Aztecs and the early Spanish explorers, who enslaved many of the local Ute Indians and forced them into laboring in the mines. When the Mormons settled in Salt Lake City, 100 miles west of the Uintahs, they learned from a Ute Chi
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12 BRAVE MEN OF FAITH: THE STORY OF JESUS'S TWELVE APOSTLES
07/21/2024
12 BRAVE MEN OF FAITH: THE STORY OF JESUS'S TWELVE APOSTLES
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. The 12 brave men Jesus picked to spread the word of his resurrection and of the one God were regular men, fishermen, brothers, husbands and fathers, tax collectors- men who knew Jesus and had seen his deeds and believed in him. They were given the mission to spread the word across the known world- a world filled with non-believers and ruthless leaders. No Roman in those years would have believed that within 350 years Rome would lead in following the teachings of Jesus and his disciples or that by the year 2024 1/3 of civilization would be practicing Christianity. But the 12 Apostles and those who followed succeeded in changing the world. Most of them were murdered, martyred to discourage others, but they all had made their mark. This is the story and legend of Jesus's 12 Apostles and their mission to save the world from itself. Check out our new website at www.bestof1001stories.comk!
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KILLER SHARKS: US vs.THEM: WHERE THEY ARE, AND HOW TO SURVIVE THEM
07/14/2024
KILLER SHARKS: US vs.THEM: WHERE THEY ARE, AND HOW TO SURVIVE THEM
Shark attacks have been steadily on the increase for the past few years, and many people believe that this increase is due to federal and state laws limiting catches and protecting predator species like the Great White and the Bull Shark. Environmentalists are fighting against nets that protect swimmers but catch marine life and fighting any efforts to cull certain shark populations, going so far as to say that with 5 billion humans alive, and only 5,000 Great Whites, we can afford to loose a few more human
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BEST OF 1001 ( #23 OF 465) ANNIE OAKLEY: TOP GUN OF THE WEST-HER INCREDIBLE STORY
07/12/2024
BEST OF 1001 ( #23 OF 465) ANNIE OAKLEY: TOP GUN OF THE WEST-HER INCREDIBLE STORY
Annie Oakley was a 5 foot tall American sharpshooter who overcame a very hard childhood to become an international celebrity traveling with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. She developed her skills early as a child hunting and trapping with her father until he died and she was indentured to a cruel family in Ohio which she later referred to as human wolves. In her lifetime she set more shooting records than any female shooter since, and provided inspiration for millions of women to assert themselves and reach
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SHARK! THE NEW JERSEY MANEATER- AMERICA'S FIRST BIG SHARK ATACK
07/07/2024
SHARK! THE NEW JERSEY MANEATER- AMERICA'S FIRST BIG SHARK ATACK
In 1917, the beaches in New Jersey were just coming into their own as tourists began to seek out the pleasures of sand and surf. There had never been a publicized shark attack, and there was no reason to fear the water, All that stopped when the Great White Shark they called the Maneater of Matawan started hunting victims.
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BEST OF (#22 of 465) ORBS:: A 'SPIRIT' ED DEBATE & ONE OF NATURE'S GREATEST UNSOLVED MYSTERIES
07/05/2024
BEST OF (#22 of 465) ORBS:: A 'SPIRIT' ED DEBATE & ONE OF NATURE'S GREATEST UNSOLVED MYSTERIES
Most folks think of orbs as those round circles of light that sometimes appear on film and video and are often caused by particles of dust or lint reflecting the flash from the camera.. Beyond that there are serious photography experts who travel to graveyards and battlefields to get pictures of orbs- which they believe are balls of energy which contain spirits of the dead. And there are those who have witnessed orbs- luminescent balls of energy that sometimes haunt our rooms at night. These are often thoug
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THE LIGHT OF BATTLE: EISENHOWER, D-DAY, AND THE BIRTH OF THE AMERICAN SUPERPOWER
06/30/2024
THE LIGHT OF BATTLE: EISENHOWER, D-DAY, AND THE BIRTH OF THE AMERICAN SUPERPOWER
An informative interview with 'The Light of Battle' author Michel Paradis as we discuss the role Eisehower played in the success of D-Day and the challenges he faced with everything from the changing weather to the huge egos of world and military leaders like Churchill, Patton, Montgomery, Stalin and others. Author Paradis shares insights about Eisenhower the man gleaned from diaries, accounts from those who worked with him, and Eisehower's own notes and records.
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BEST OF (#21 OF 462) TOM HORN: THE TRUE STORY OF A WESTERN LEGEND
06/28/2024
BEST OF (#21 OF 462) TOM HORN: THE TRUE STORY OF A WESTERN LEGEND
"Tom Horn: The True Story of a Western Legend": He was the man who Geronimo trusted and respected enough to arrange his surrender to Gatewood and Miles. He was there when Ed Schefflin discovered a rich load of gold and gave Tombstone its name. In his life he was a scout and interpreter for the US Cavalry, a Pinkerton Detective, a Sheriff, a Rancher, and a bounty hunter for the Wyoming Cattleman's Association. As a bounty hunter, he was a man crime deterrent against rustlers, but in 1901 his kill for hire wo
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IN SEARCH OF ATTILA THE HUNS TREASURE (NEWLY REVISED)
06/23/2024
IN SEARCH OF ATTILA THE HUNS TREASURE (NEWLY REVISED)
After conquering all of Asia and Europe from China's coast to France, Attila The Hun had amassed an incredible treasure of gold, silver, and artifacts- enough treasure that it required an atmy just to protect it. When he died in 453 AD, according to one account, he was interred in three coffins- an outer one of lead, a middle one of silver, and an inner one of gold. His huge treasure, which is thought to be priceless, has never been found, although it is still searched for today. This is the story of Attila the Hun and the search for his missing gold.
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STORIES FROM VALLEY FORGE THE BIRTH OF A FREE NATION
06/21/2024
STORIES FROM VALLEY FORGE THE BIRTH OF A FREE NATION
When General George Washington reached Valley Forge in December of 1777 with a defeated army of 12,000 men, the future of his command and of his army as a fighting force was soon left in serious doubt. There were no log houses for the men. Their clothing was mostly rags- most of the men had no boots. He pleaded with congress, 40 miles away in York, PA, for food and provisions, but they were turning a deaf ear.
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HISTORY'S GREATEST IDIOMS
06/16/2024
HISTORY'S GREATEST IDIOMS
Idiom- A group of words established by usage as having a mean not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g. It's raing cats and Dogs!) There is one explicit idiom - Kick the Bucket- which follows "Laughing Stock"- it is not suitable for children- there is an audible warning before that piece begins. We hear uncommon or old expressions, many of them idioms, all the time in everyday language. Their origins can often be very interesting- so I wanted to share some of them with you. In this episode (in order): Making ends meet~Mind your own beeswax~Turn a blind eye~Caught red-handed~Gaslighting~Buckle down~Back to square one~Knock on wood~The laughing stock~Kick the bucket~You've stolen my thunder!~Break a leg~Pie in the sky~A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush~Let's paint the twon red~That will cost me an arm and a leg~The writings on the wall~He let the cat out of the bag~Don't look a gift horse in the mouth~Its raining cats and dogs.
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TRANSFORMATION by ROBERT BARR
06/16/2024
TRANSFORMATION by ROBERT BARR
Two brothers, owners of a clock and watch shop in Paris, experience a visit from a very suspicious man whom they suspect is a thief determinded to rob them. They report him to the police, who end up questioning him, and bad things result. Here is that promised link to two of our Robert Barr stories:
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