Today we visit the Mexican mayor who married a reptile, learn why Peter the Great taxed beards, and just how messy one early Olympic race turned out to be.   Show Links  Website Sources    Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Episode 6: The Alligator Bride, a Tax on Beards, and a Very Strange Marathon

Your weekly guide to all the weird things that have happened in our world—both yesterday and today. Each week, we take a short tour of the strangest news from around the world, dip into wild historical events from the past, and explore one larger tale that’s sure to leave you shaking your head. Hosted by Aaron Mahnke.

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Episode 44: A Gardening Stink, a Crumbling Man, and a Toilet Tragedy Today we learn about an invasive plant with a smelly problem, a landmark that has eroded away, and crappiest job in the royal court of England. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Episode 44: A Gardening Stink, a Crumbling Man, and a Toilet Tragedy

Today we learn about as creative proposal for demolition, a town with a fiery core, and four sisters who took the stage by storm for all the wrong reasons. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Episode 43: A Fungal Solution, a Burning Problem, and a Terrible Trio

Today we learn about an overturned truck filled with bees, a new California law that’s more weird than you’d imagine, and a man who partied so much it got him arrested. ————————— Sponsors:  Word Duo: Visit wordduo.com from your iPhone or iPad for a download link. You’ll love playing WORD DUO!  ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Episode 42: Some Bees, Some Fish, and a Wild Party

Today we learn about a scientific impossibility, a prescient dream, and a volcano that changed the world. ————————— Sponsors:  Word Duo: Download WORD DUO on the App Store for your iPhone or iPad. You’ll love this game!  ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Episode 41: A Canine Controversy, a Nightmare, and a Blown Top

Today we learn about the new fad sweeping South Korea, a four-legged war hero, and a desperate, dangerous killer. ————————— Sponsors:  Word Duo: Download WORD DUO on the App Store for your iPhone or iPad. You’ll love this game!  ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Episode 6: The Alligator Bride, a Tax on Beards, and a Very Strange Marathon

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