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Allegendly Facts About US Political Scandals Part 5
Manage episode 502585019 series 3340592
Two hosts. Five “facts.” One mission: separate historical truth from outrageous fiction.This week, we dive into the dusty archives of 19th-century politics, where scandal was just as juicy—but way less televised. From alleged duels over dinner menus to bribery schemes involving barrels of whiskey, not everything you're about to hear is real. But some of it absolutely is.Can our hosts sniff out the truth behind these bizarre political tales? Or will they fall for a well-crafted lie from the past?Expect:- Wild accusations from long-dead congressmen- A scandal involving a goat (maybe)- The origin story of a political insult that still stings today- And a fact so absurd, it has to be true… right?Play along and test your BS detector; can you spot the fakes before they do?Subscribe, comment, and let us know which “fact” fooled you the hardest.
227 episodes
Manage episode 502585019 series 3340592
Two hosts. Five “facts.” One mission: separate historical truth from outrageous fiction.This week, we dive into the dusty archives of 19th-century politics, where scandal was just as juicy—but way less televised. From alleged duels over dinner menus to bribery schemes involving barrels of whiskey, not everything you're about to hear is real. But some of it absolutely is.Can our hosts sniff out the truth behind these bizarre political tales? Or will they fall for a well-crafted lie from the past?Expect:- Wild accusations from long-dead congressmen- A scandal involving a goat (maybe)- The origin story of a political insult that still stings today- And a fact so absurd, it has to be true… right?Play along and test your BS detector; can you spot the fakes before they do?Subscribe, comment, and let us know which “fact” fooled you the hardest.
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