The Unexpected Stories You Never Learned in School

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From the first man to record sound to a WWII bear who became a soldier, these are the true stories history didn’t teach you. Discover the surprising origins of everyday things like ketchup, silly putty, and cotton candy, uncover how karaoke and Michelin stars were born, and hear how a simple soup once helped stop a war. Strange, fascinating, and completely unexpected, these are the stories you never learned in school. 00:00 - The First Man To Record Sound 02:49 - A WWII Tale of Parachuting Beavers 07:20 - The Unexpected Origin of the Michelin Star 09:45 - The Genius Behind Karaoke 11:51 - How Was Silly Putty Invented? 14:05 - How This Soup Stopped a War 16:51 - The Fishy Origins of Ketchup 18:52 - WWII’s Secret Weapon: A Bear Named Wojtek 21:34 - The Dentist Who Created Cotton Candy 22:56 - The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records Welcome to Great Big Story: Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond. Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/

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